The Cancer Assist Podcast
Join Dr. Bill Evans, members of The Cancer Assistance Program and cancer specialists as they discuss cancer diagnosis, causes and treatment. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer.
The Cancer Assist Podcast
Reconstructing Confidence: Breast Cancer Surgery Options
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Cancer Assistance Program
In this episode of The Cancer Assist Podcast, Dr. Bill Evans speaks with Dr. Christopher Coroneos, Associate Professor at McMaster University and reconstructive surgeon at the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Together, they explore the evolving world of breast reconstruction from immediate and delayed procedures to oncoplastic surgery, nipple-sparing techniques, and the use of a patient’s own tissue versus implants. Dr. Coroneos also addresses topics like breast implant safety, breast implant illness, risks, while offering insight into complex reconstructive procedures beyond breast surgery, including limb salvage.