Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy an Option With High Breast Cancer Risk

Not everyone is eligible, but knowing your options gives you the most opportunity to make the best surgery choice for YOU!

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Breast Reduction Allows More Women to Choose Nipple Sparing, Direct to Implant Option for Prophylactic Mastectomy

As NSM typically requires a smaller breast size, breast reduction may make NSM a viable option. For more, read full PR Newswire article. Breast Reduction Allows more Women NSM

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Is Option for BRCA Carriers

From Medscape News Today:

"Nipple sparing mastectomy — and its outstanding cosmetic results — appears to be a good prophylactic option for young women carrying a BRCA gene mutation, according to a new study.

However, there have been worries about using the procedure in these women, who are at high risk for breast cancer. In other words, if the nipple and areola are left behind, might they be vulnerable to developing breast cancer? Not likely in the short term, the researchers report."
See full article at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/780484

Good Results with Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissues

Article from February 2013 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In Selected Patients, Good Results with Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissues. SUMMARY: Nipple-sparing procedures are an increasingly popular option for women undergoing mastectomy. This surgery is noted as a “technically challenging procedure” – Based on this fact, Ladies, it is extremely critical to use a reputable doctor with a proven track record of this surgery. Don’t take this lightly. You’re life isn’t worth the risk. Click on the link for the article. Good Results with Reconstruction Using Patient's Own Tissues

Study: Low complication rate for nipple-sparing mastectomy

Recent study published showing "Low complication rate for nipple-sparing mastectomy", however, there was found to be a higher incidence of nipple necrosis (the nipple dying off) for smokers. Reconstruction risks are higher for smokers, for any type of reconstruction. See link to Medical Xpress.

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Welcome to The Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) Center!

My mission is to increase awareness of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy and help women interested in this amazing breast cancer surgery option find a facility near them to explore this potential option.

I need help to make this list of NSM Facilities as comprehensive as possible. If you, or someone you know, knows of another medical facility offering NSM, please post your information so I can add to the growing database.

If you do not see a facility at a city near you, don't be discouraged! Do an internet search for "Nipple Sparing Mastectomy" and your town name - or a larger nearby city.