As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, women on Nevis continue to be encouraged to get screened and stay educated on the signs and other factors associated with Breast Cancer.
One such factor is the availability of Breast Reconstructive Surgery following a mastectomy. Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely which is one of the treatments for breast cancer. Following the mastectomy, women often consider undergoing reconstructive surgery.
But what are the options for women on the island of Nevis? While speaking to the VON NEWSLINE, the lone Board -Certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgeon in St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Patrick Meredith, provided this information:
