(Please Note that this Session Will NOT BE RECORDED)
Format:
Ask Me Anything/Moderated Interview
Speakers:
Dr. Rona Cheifetz, BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer Program High Risk Clinic (Moderator)
Dr. Kathryn Isaac, UBC Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Elaine McKevitt, UBC Department of Surgery, Mount Joseph Hospital
Session Overview:
For those considering a prophylactic mastectomy, with or without reconstruction, the decisions can feel overwhelming. This live, interactive session brings together top surgical experts for a frank, respectful, and highly informative conversation designed to help you feel more confident in your choices.
The first half of the evening will feature a moderated discussion based on pre-submitted questions, covering key topics in the breast reconstruction space and taking a closer look at aesthetic flat closure. In the second half, the floor opens to your live questions, giving you a rare opportunity to speak directly with the surgeons.
If you are looking for a presentation-style overview of surgical options, we recommend watching our previously recorded session with Dr. Kathryn Isaac. This evening will focus on interactive dialogue and personal perspectives.
Key Topics:
Surgical Options: Mastectomy with reconstruction vs. no reconstruction (aesthetic flat closure), and considerations for making your choice.
Decision-Making: Balancing medical guidance, personal values, and desired outcomes.
Your Questions, Answered: Unfiltered access to leading surgical experts.