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Educational Dvd Offers Hope for Women After Breast Cancer
Dina Eastwood Co-Hosts Candid Look at Breast Reconstruction Options
July 9, 2007
MONTEREY, California - July 9, 2007 - Monterey, California plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. David T. Morwood is proud to announce the second release of an educational DVD entitled, Breast Reconstruction-Know Your Options: A Guide for the Woman with Breast Cancer. This take-home resource explores and demystifies the major issues in breast reconstruction, while helping women understand that the diagnosis of breast cancer does not necessarily mean the loss of their breast. Co-hosted by Dina Eastwood, wife of actor/director Clint Eastwood and former Monterey Bay Area anchorwoman, the DVD is the most up-to-date resource of its kind.
"An initial office consultation about breast reconstruction can be completely overwhelming," said Dr. Morwood. "We created the DVD so women could take their time learning about their options, and view the information in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates over 200,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women in 2007 alone. Additional education surrounding pre- and post- diagnosis is desperately needed."
The project began as a presentation to breast cancer support groups, and grew into the DVD after Dr. Morwood, chief of the plastic surgery division of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, saw how many women had misconceptions and needed better information. Women said they needed to hear actual patients talking about their experiences, and to see before and after photos. There was simply nothing like this DVD available.
Through the individual interviews and narrative, valuable information on breast reconstruction is presented, including all the latest surgical options, and more than 100 before and after pictures, which help communicate the pros and cons of each type of reconstructive surgery. In addition, the DVD features 25 leading breast experts from around the country, as well as real breast cancer survivors sharing their personal experiences of breast reconstruction, empowering women to select an option that makes them feel whole and improves their quality of life. Perhaps most powerful, is the fact that real women share their own, personal stories and experiences with breast reconstruction.
Breast Reconstruction-Know Your Options: A Guide for the Woman with Breast Cancer is available to order through www.BreastReconstructionDvd.com. The cost is $25, and a portion of the proceeds fund breast cancer research, educational and treatment programs. For more information, please visit www.BreastReconstructionDvd.com or call (831) 646-8661.###
"An initial office consultation about breast reconstruction can be completely overwhelming," said Dr. Morwood. "We created the DVD so women could take their time learning about their options, and view the information in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates over 200,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women in 2007 alone. Additional education surrounding pre- and post- diagnosis is desperately needed."
The project began as a presentation to breast cancer support groups, and grew into the DVD after Dr. Morwood, chief of the plastic surgery division of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, saw how many women had misconceptions and needed better information. Women said they needed to hear actual patients talking about their experiences, and to see before and after photos. There was simply nothing like this DVD available.
Through the individual interviews and narrative, valuable information on breast reconstruction is presented, including all the latest surgical options, and more than 100 before and after pictures, which help communicate the pros and cons of each type of reconstructive surgery. In addition, the DVD features 25 leading breast experts from around the country, as well as real breast cancer survivors sharing their personal experiences of breast reconstruction, empowering women to select an option that makes them feel whole and improves their quality of life. Perhaps most powerful, is the fact that real women share their own, personal stories and experiences with breast reconstruction.
Breast Reconstruction-Know Your Options: A Guide for the Woman with Breast Cancer is available to order through www.BreastReconstructionDvd.com. The cost is $25, and a portion of the proceeds fund breast cancer research, educational and treatment programs. For more information, please visit www.BreastReconstructionDvd.com or call (831) 646-8661.