{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/642e3ab2be840800118924ae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Types of mastectomy","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/1681105643589-b8056ec2212a60723c1c7b26d141e431.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>Did you know there were different kinds of mastectomies?</p><p><br></p><p>In this pod Luan talks to Specialist Breast Surgeon, Dr Kylie Snook, about what a mastectomy is and why someone might have one.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Luan and Dr Kylie talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>Is all breast tissue removed?</li><li>Nipple-sparing &amp; skin-sparing mastectomies</li><li>Mastectomy incisions</li><li>Tissue expanders</li><li>Preventative/risk reduction mastectomy</li><li>Bilateral &amp; contralateral mastectomy</li><li>Lymph node biopsy</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Links for this pod:</strong></p><ul><li>Dr Kylie is VP of <a href=\"https://www.breastsurganz.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BreastSurgANZ</a></li><li>Watch the <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CcURWtRvXVC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IG Live ‘what to ask in your first appointment’</a> with Dr Kylie</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Where you can find Luan:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/luan-lawrenson-woods-5034403/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. <a href=\"https://www.bcna.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breast Cancer Network Australia</a> has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. <a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a> has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.</em></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h6>Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK)</h6>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}