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The breast is important, it must not be neglected

Breast care is not just about using cosmetics that smooth and soften the skin. But above all it means constantly monitoring that he is in good health with observation and touches that allow you to grasp the signals he gives to talk about it with the doctor. Practices that are not at all obvious and that struggle to get into habits judging by the data relating to 2020, with breast cancer which remains the most frequent neoplasm in Italy, and which affects more and more young people. Initiatives, such as that of the association Europe Woman Italy in collaboration with Saugella with the Diverse ma equal project which invites you to carry out checks already in the shower, culminating in the month of October, which for years has been dedicated to prevention and fundraising for research supported by a growing number of beauty brands.

TO UNDERSTAND WHAT TO DO “AFTER”
To raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis, the 13 October the NO BRA DAY (Bra day) a somewhat controversial (seen as exploitation of the female body) briefcase aimed at promoting awareness of breast cancer symptoms, which encourages women to post their photos on social media using the hashtag # nobraday. This celebration is inspired by the BRA DAY (Breast reconstruction awareness – Awareness on breast reconstruction) born twenty years ago and which this year is celebrated on October 20, and who wants to bring attention to the topic of after a mastectomy or lumpectomy (removal of a portion of breast tissue) to understand the options available so that they can make informed decisions. Between these two dates is inserted, the 19th of the month, International Breast Cancer Day.

A DEDICATED EVENT
Reconstructive surgery is possible to recover physical integrity. “Not all women are aware of this possibility, nor of the fact that the intervention is completely covered by the National Health Service and therefore takes place at no cost to the patient”, she says. Carlo Magliocca, president of the Italian Society of Reconstructive-Regenerative and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (SICPRE) recognized by the Ministry of Health and head of the Breast Unit of the Fatebenefratelli Hospital in Rome. “To illustrate all this, to explain the different reconstructive possibilities and who to contact, on the day for the awareness of post-oncological breast reconstruction, on the day of the BRA DAY, an online information event is organized Free to choose (this is the link https://www.ricostruzionedelseno.it/landing-page/) in which all women can participate “.

INTERVENTIONS IN SAFETY
«Seeing yourself ‘as before’ is important to return to everyday life in the best psycho-physical conditions. In the overwhelming majority of cases, choosing breast reconstruction does not mean undergoing another operation ”, explains SICPRE president. The important thing is to contact competent structures, and also in this case the same indications suggested for mammoplasty apply. «Contact a specialist in plastic surgery, that is, the doctor who, after graduation, attended the School of Specialization in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for 5 years, with daily practice in the university and in the hospital. Only a plastic surgeon is able to deal with any complications. Safety means being in the best conditions to face any eventuality, even the rarest, not just ignoring the risk, which obviously is linked to every surgical practice ”, explains Magliocca. Finally, depending on age, build and desires, the prostheses are implanted under the gland (retroglandular) or under both the gland and the muscle (dual plane). Finally, these are interventions that must not scare. “The latest data collected by the Ministry of Health relating to BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant Associated – Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma), the anaplastic large cell lymphoma related to breast implants were disclosed at the SICPRE congress: in 2020 the disease arose in 0.0046% of cases “.

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