Connect With Us:      Anyone can wear a white coat, but not everyone is board certified in plastic surgery From the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' Do Your Homework public education campaign. Also see Press Release.
	If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you are: Eligible for reconstruction following mastectomy or lumpectomy. Encouraged to get advice prior to any surgical procedure. Protected by state and federal laws mandating most private insurance carriers to cover reconstruction procedures following mastectomy or lumpectomy — check with your insurer for information regarding availability and/or applicable cost sharing requirements. Encouraged to contact your trusted health care professional for further information. Resources 1998 Federal Breast Reconstruction Law: Signed into Law October 21, 1998.   Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act: Q&A about the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA).   Your Rights after a Mastectomy: Discussion of basic WHCRA rights from the US Department of Labor web site.   State Laws on Breast Reconstruction: Insurance coverage required, by U.S. state, for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction if mastectomy is covered.   A new you: Post-mastectomy options: Chicago Tribune article. A survey last year revealed that 40% of women did not receive full reconstructive information at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis.   Too Few Uninsured Women Get Info on Breast Reconstruction: MSN Health article. An ASPS study finds uninsured women are not receiving information regarding reconstructive options following breast cancer surgery.   Multimedia This video details the importance of board certification for surgeons performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.   American Society of Plastic Surgeons' Do Your Homework public education campaign, including press release and video.   Find a Physician
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