Breast Reconstruction: The OHIP Funded Hidden Step in the Breast Cancer Journey
Breast reconstruction is part of the breast health journey for many breast cancer patients. However, it’s not as commonly discussed as part of the journey, such as screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed for the treatment of breast cancer or to lower the risk of a high-risk individual can be one of the most rewarding procedures performed today. Unbeknownst to many women, it is completely covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Breast reconstruction is a personal choice. It can have both physical and psychological benefits, and will avoid the use of an external prosthesis.
Surgeons Dr. Somogyi and Dr. Jalil of Form Face and Body work closely with the rest of the cancer team at North York General Hospital to ensure that options for reconstruction are considered from the very beginning of the breast cancer journey. In fact, FORM Face + Body donated $100k in 2022 to NYGH to help advance the treatments at the hospital. At NYGH, most patients are offered reconstruction that can be performed at the time of their breast cancer surgery. This has tremendous psychological and physical benefits.
Both Dr. Somogyi and Dr. Jalil have a deep understanding of the impact of breast cancer and how it can ravage a woman’s body, mind and spirit. They know that breast removal can diminish self-confidence and feelings of femininity. That’s why they value their work in restoring resilience and self esteem, and why they felt it was important to further breast cancer research.
“The work we do is patient-focused,” Dr. Somogyi said. “It gives us a real sense of the difference our work can make. That is both humbling and gratifying. We never lose sight of the fact that what we do is just a piece of the puzzle. The cancer surgeons do the work to make these patients well again and then we come in to do our part. It’s a team effort that changes lives for the better and we’re proud to help along the way.”
Interested? We can arrange a meeting with the Doctors to discuss:
Detailed discussion involving breast reconstruction surgery
The Doctors can also speak on the topic of the benefits of Breast Reconstruction
Post-surgury options for those who have gone through breast removal/reconstruction.
Email info@blendpr.com if you’d like more information. You can reach FORM Face+Body via their website: www.formfacebody.ca
