Faith Regional Health Services | living WELL | Spring 2018

L I TTLE TO NO V ISIBLE REMINDER OF THE SURGERY OR YOUR CANCER SCARS MATTER. There are a lot of surgeons who are very skilled at removing the cancer or cancer risk. Finding a surgeon who prioritizes your cosmetic outcome is equally important. While many women see their breast surgery scars as an empower- ing symbol of beating cancer, many do not. Studies show that breast surgery scars significantly impact a women’s psychological and emotional recovery and quality of life after surgery, because scars can have a large impact on a women’s self-confidence, intimacy and body image. Faith Regional Health Services is the first in Nebraska to be recog- nized as a Hidden Scar Center for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery. What is Hidden Scar? At Faith Regional Health Services, breast oncology surgeon Kinzie Norris, MD, and plastic and reconstructive surgeon Rachel Weber, MD, offer an advanced approach to breast cancer surgery that hides scars— minimizing the daily emotional reminder of a breast cancer diagnosis. The procedure effectively treats the cancer while optimizing cosmetic results. Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery allows Dr. Norris and Dr. Weber to remove the can- cerous tissue through an incision made in an inconspicuous area, preserving the natural shape of the breast while reducing visible scarring. Patients who undergo this approach experience optimal clinical and cosmetic outcomes and are at no higher risk of recur- rence than patients who undergo any other surgical technique. “Breast reconstruction can be focused on making you natural and normal with the least visible reminder of your cancer,” says Dr. Weber. Learn more about Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery at Faith Regional, and find patient stories and educational videos, at frhs.org . hidden 4 FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES