Preserving the breast fold in reconstruction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a surgical technique to better preserve the natural fold under the breast (the inframammary fold) during implant-based breast reconstruction. It may help improve the cosmetic result after breast cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are a white woman.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer stage 0, I, or II.
- You are planning to have breast reconstruction surgery.
- You are willing to follow all post-surgery instructions, such as not exercising too soon, wearing compression garments, and keeping all follow-up appointments.
- You do not have mental or cognitive health problems that might interfere with your care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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