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- Breast reconstruction and mastectomy
Some women choose to have breast reconstruction surgery to give a similar appearance to the look of their original breast in normal clothes.
- Breast augmentation surgery (breast implants)
Breast implants are inserted under the skin to create larger breasts.
- Breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Australia (apart from non-melanoma skin cancer) and the second most common cancer to cause death in women.
- Trans and gender diverse people
Your gender is what feels natural to you, even if it is different from your biological sex. Some people may not feel comfortable with their biological sex but choose to live with the gender with which they were born.
- Best care guidance for non-urgent planned surgery
A handful of non-urgent planned surgical procedures (also known as elective surgery) have been found to have limited benefits, except in very specific circumstances.
- Surgery
Ask your doctor or surgeon about the benefits, risks and possible side effects of surgery.
- Breast cancer and oestrogen
There are different types of breast cancer, and around 70 per cent are sensitive to the female sex hormone oestrogen.
- Breast awareness
Women should become familiar with the normal look, feel and shape of their breasts, so they will notice any abnormal changes.