What to expect before, during, and after surgery

About this episode

Dr Johan van Heerden discusses the breast cancer surgery and reconstruction process step by step.

Dr Johan van Heerden walks us step by step through the breast cancer surgery and reconstruction process. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Dr Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Johan van Heerden

Topics covered

• breast cancer surgery
• reconstruction process
• patient education
• chronic illness support
• nutrition

Keywords

• breast cancer
• surgery
• reconstruction
• nutrition
• chronic illness

Sponsors

Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cintocare Hospital, Life Groenkloof Hospital, European School of Oncology

Products: Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement

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