Reconstructive post oncology surgery

In order to repair damage to your body after cancer treatment, reconstructive surgery can help restore normal function to affected parts of your body, and hence improve your quality of life.

Dr. Fatimah Mohd Nor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Aesthetic Surgeon at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital says reconstructive surgery is different from plastic or cosmetic surgery. She explains that the former is done for medical reasons whereas the latter is done to look better or feel better about your appearance.

Furthermore, Dr. Fatimah shares her medical insights on:

• What reconstructive surgery for cancer encompasses
• The reason a patient needs this type of surgery
• The procedure involved, how it is done and the risk to consider
• The duration a patient has to wait after their chemotherapy treatment and the surgery
• The recovery process and how a patient copes with the emotional changes and also their self-image
• The key questions to ask the surgeon before deciding on reconstructive surgery

Guest: Dr. Fatimah Mohd Nor, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery & Aesthetic Surgeon, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital

Host: Brian Fernandez

This show is presented by KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital.