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Does breast reconstruction affect the ability to check for breast cancer?
Source: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: December 2, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Does breast reconstruction affect the ability to check for breast cancer?
Mammography is not typically done on a breast that is reconstructed after mastectomy; instead, physical exams are done to check for recurrence. However, women who have one breast removed by mastectomy will still have mammograms of the other breast.
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