Cancer Survivor Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event In Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT – Breast cancer survivors, those in treatment and those at risk of the disease can attend a Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA) event in Medicine Hat.
The free event runs Nov. 5th, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, 666 5 Ave. S.W., in the Lecture Theatre on the third level.
BRA Day events include:
– Surgeon-led discussions about type, timing risk and benefits and recovery of reconstruction.
– A friend and family lounge for those who journey with a woman considering or undergoing breast reconstruction to share experiences, ask questions and recieve support.
-Displays on various aspects of the surgical experience.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women; however, only one in 10 will opt for breast reconstruction surgery, a fully-insured medical procedure in Canada.