C A S T/bc (Center for the Aesthetic Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer)

07/24/2019

This follows actions in Canada and Europe regarding textured breast implants..

On Wednesday, the FDA announced there are now 573 cases of BIA-ALCL worldwide and 33 people have died.

06/06/2019

A plastic surgeon can envision the optimal aesthetic result that incorporates ablative treatment. The philosophy of CAST/bc is to have patients fully educated to these options prior to consultation with an ablative oncological surgeon.

Findings from a recent study illustrate the importance of surgeons making their patients aware of breast cancer's long-term impact on the body and the surgical options available to minimize morbidity, according to its first author.

12/14/2017

Lecturing in Ho Chi Minh City's Cho Ray Hospital on The Aesthetic Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer: A New and Unique Paradigm for the Next Generation.

08/26/2017

07/14/2017

How do these two types of implants compare in terms of postoperative complications and patient satisfaction?

05/19/2017

Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy may offer significant benefit in patients undergoing reconstruction as it is easier to achieve symmetry with similar bilateral procedures. Unilateral mastectomy with reconstruction will often face additional procedures or dissatisfaction with symmetry. CAST/bc recommends that all patients consult with an experienced plastic surgeon regarding not only reconstructive options but also the options of various surgical ablative procedures.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Article: Surgeons hesitate to discourage contralateral prophylactic mastectomy

02/10/2017

This procedure is not new. Immediate breast reconstruction has been around for decades. I pushed for this when I was doing breast reconstruction at Cedars- Sinai in the 1990's. Many general surgeons were reluctant and did not "believe" in immediate reconstruction. I did the first immediate TRAM autologous reconstruction there with much trepidation because it was a novel approach. Part of the problem is that general surgeons were taught to wait a year to make sure cancer did not recur before recommending reconstruction. Another problem is that general surgeons are rightly more focused on the cancer cure than the physical and psychological benefits of reconstruction. Many patients do not even see a plastic surgeon before mastectomy. This is the reason why I formulated the concepts and philosophy of CAST/bc over the last two decades. Patients should consult with a plastic surgeon simultaneously with, or even before, an oncological surgeon to review all options and coordinate care.

As TODAY’s War on Cancer series continues to spotlight the latest breakthroughs in the fight against the disease, special correspondent Joan Lunden follows the story of a courageous women who chose an innovative new option for breast cancer patients that avoids multiple surgeries: “breast in a day.”

10/19/2016

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. C A S T/bc believes plastic surgery of the breast for cancer is more than just reconstruction. Plastic surgery should be involved at the very beginning of diagnosis helping to coordinate and plan treatment for the optimal curative and aesthetic result.