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What to expect before, during, and after surgery

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Dr Johan van Heerden walks us step by step through the breast cancer surgery and reconstruction process.

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Dr Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology.
3 Feb English South Africa Health & Fitness

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