[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/do-you-require-restorative-cancer-surgery\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/do-you-require-restorative-cancer-surgery\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/do-you-require-restorative-cancer-surgery\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/do-you-require-restorative-cancer-surgery\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/do-you-require-restorative-cancer-surgery\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Doctor-Talking-To-Patient.jpg"}],"headline":"Do You Require Restorative Cancer Surgery?","dateModified":"2021-11-11T13:12:28+00:00","datePublished":"2019-04-22T02:56:29+00:00","description":"To regain normalcy and confidence after cancer treatment, some patients decide to pursue restorative cancer surgery at RCCA. Learn more about this type of surgery and if it might be a good option for you.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 22, 2019\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nAfter treatment, some patients may require restorative cancer surgery to help restore function or appearance. If you\u2019re considering restorative surgery, the oncology physician network at Regional Cancer Care Associates can help. Contact the office nearest you to get more information or to set up an appointment.\nWhat Is Restorative Surgery?\nSome forms of cancer treatment may damage or alter parts of the body. As a result, survivors may not feel as confident as they used to or they may have limited function. That\u2019s where restorative surgery comes in. Restorative surgery can help reconstruct the body in order to return a sense of normalcy. While restorative surgery isn\u2019t right for every patient, it can help some people take back their sense of self and move forward with life post-treatment.\nThere are several different types of restorative surgery, including:\nScar revisionsArtificial implantsTissue transfersSkin, tendon and bone graftsLocal flap surgeryAnd more\u2026\nSome of the most common types of cancer that warrant restorative surgery are breast cancer, head\/neck cancer and skin cancer. For example, after having a mastectomy to remove cancer, some patients choose to have breast reconstruction surgery to rebuild their chest. Or, after having surgery to remove head\/neck cancer, some patients may want restorative surgery to reshape their jawbone.\nThings to Consider\nRestorative surgery looks different for every patient. Whether you\u2019ve already completed your cancer treatment or you\u2019re starting to plan ahead, be sure to talk to your care team at RCCA about possible options. It\u2019s important to be aware that there are risks with every surgery and that the recovery period may be long and difficult. Discuss your personal preferences and goals with your doctor to help make your decision. In most cases, patients should be done with their cancer treatment and need to be in good overall health in order to be eligible for restorative surgery.\nIf you decide to have restorative cancer surgery, know that RCCA will be by your side throughout the entire process. With a group of highly knowledgeable surgical oncologists and reconstructive surgeons on staff, we\u2019ll connect you with the right resources to help you live life to the fullest following cancer treatment. Talk to your doctor for more information.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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