Reconstruction After Cancer

Rebuilding and Healing After Cancer Treatment

Surviving cancer is a testament to strength and resilience. However, the life-saving treatments required, such as a mastectomy for breast cancer or the removal of head and neck tumours, can leave behind physical changes that affect both function and appearance. Post-oncologic reconstructive surgery is an integral part of the healing process. It is a specialised field of medicine focused on rebuilding what was lost, helping you to feel whole again and move forward with confidence into your future.

A Personalised Approach to Your Reconstruction

Every patient's journey is unique. Our multidisciplinary team in Antalya works closely with you and your oncology specialists to create a reconstructive plan that is tailored to your specific needs, anatomy, and personal goals. Our expertise covers a wide range of procedures:

• Breast Reconstruction: As a world leader in this field, we offer the full spectrum of options, from implant-based reconstruction to advanced autologous flap procedures (using your own body tissue), such as the DIEP flap, to create a warm, soft, and natural-looking breast.

• Head and Neck Reconstruction: These complex procedures aim to restore not only a natural appearance after tumour removal but also vital functions such as the ability to speak, swallow, and breathe comfortably.

• Advanced Reconstructive Techniques: We utilise state-of-the-art methods, including skin grafting and intricate free flap transfers with microsurgery, to repair defects anywhere on the body.

The Restorative Benefits of Reconstruction

The goal of post-oncologic reconstruction is to restore you as a whole person:

• Restored Appearance and Sense of Self: Helping you to look and feel more like yourself again, minimising the physical reminders of your cancer treatment.

• Regained Confidence and Improved Quality of Life: A crucial step in moving beyond illness and embracing survivorship with renewed confidence.

• Restored Function: In many cases, reconstruction can restore critical functions like speech, swallowing, or the support and shape provided by a breast.

Your Reconstructive Journey

We are here to provide clarity and support as you consider your options.

• Timing of Reconstruction: This is a personal choice made with your surgical team. Reconstruction can be Immediate, performed at the same time as the cancer-removal surgery, or Delayed, performed months or even years later, after you have fully healed from other treatments.

• Surgical Techniques: The options are tailored to you and may include implants, your own tissue (autologous flaps), or grafts.

• Longevity of Results: The reconstructions are designed to be permanent. However, over time, some revisions may be desired to refine the final result.

• Potential Risks: These are complex surgeries that carry specific risks, including infection, flap loss, or implant complications, all of which will be discussed in detail during your comprehensive consultation.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. A personal consultation with a qualified reconstructive surgeon in our Antalya clinic is essential to develop a care plan tailored to your specific post-oncologic needs.