Pam's Story | Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Breast Reconstruction After Breast Cancer

Reconstruction after Breast Cancer | Pam's Story

Pam Vierra, a mother of three from central Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided to visit Johns Hopkins for a second opinion. She tells her story about her breast cancer treatment and breast reconstruction experience with the Johns Hopkins Breast Center and how it changed her life.

Treatment Team

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Photo of Dr. Patrick Joseph Byrne, M.B.A., M.D.

Byrne, Patrick Joseph, M.B.A., M.D.

Breast Reconstruction Services

The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery brings together a team of board certified plastic surgeons who specialize in complex breast reconstruction procedures, and devoted to providing attentive patient care.

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Breast Reconstruction Information

Women considering breast reconstruction have the option for reconstruction at the time of their mastectomy or reconstruction over time, in a series of stages.

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