EXPERT
Dr. June J. Lee, MD
Surgeon
- Smithtown, NY
- Rutgers
- Accepting new patients
Breast Reconstruction: How Is It Done?
Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that's done after a woman has received a mastectomy. Breast cancer patients often have to get their breasts removed, and this surgery...
What Is a Lumpectomy?
A lumpectomy is an option for some patients who want to preserve the appearance of the breast. If the tumor is cancerous, you will most likely receive radiation therapy after...
What Is a Mastectomy?
A mastectomy is a surgery performed to remove the breast. In some cases, one breast is removed and in other cases both breasts are removed. The removal of one breast is called...
What Is the Recovery From a Mastectomy Like?
After a mastectomy, you may experience some uncomfortable sensations such as pain, numbness and pinching around the location of the surgery. You will be bandaged up around the...
Is Breast Cancer Hereditary?
Breast cancer is not necessarily caused by hereditary factors. The majority of breast cancer cases are associated with mutations in cells that were developed during a person's...