Women Warn Of Reconstructive Post-Breast Cancer Surgery

[WCCO-TV, November 09, 2011] Breast cancer is a devastating diagnosis that comes with a long list of big decisions. Some women often opt for reconstruction surgery. But some blame one popular procedure for making matters even worse.

A TRAM Flap procedure is similar to a tummy tuck, transferring tissue from the abdomen to the chest to make a breast. Dr. David Ruebeck, of Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s Piper Breast Center was interviewed for this story. Watch it at wcco.com.