What should I watch for during recovery, how do I spot early lymphedema, and what are realistic long-term outcomes? Eveline Klenotic, D.O., Physician in Breast Clinic / Breast Center, Breast Surgery, and General Surgery at Summa Health, and Mike Tran, M.D., Physician in Plastic Surgery at Summa Health, explain practical expectations. This episode covers the post-op timeline (one week → three weeks → three months → one year), tissue changes over months to a year, common...

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How will my surgeons coordinate care before and during reconstruction after breast cancer? Eveline Klenotic, D.O., Physician in Breast Clinic / Breast Center, Breast Surgery, and General Surgery at Summa Health, and Mike Tran, M.D., Physician in Plastic Surgery at Summa Health, explain the team approach to planning. You’ll hear how they mark patients together, decide when to save skin or the nipple, discuss oncoplastic reshaping, and coordinate lymphatic and axillary steps to...

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A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but understanding your surgical and reconstruction options can help you feel more confident about the road ahead. In this podcast episode, Summa Health breast surgeon Dr. Eveline Klenotic and plastic surgeon Dr. Mike Tran explain how patients can explore reconstruction choices, understand lymphedema risk, and work with a multidisciplinary team to create a personalized surgical plan.

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