We follow the two Texas doctors who invented the modern breast implant and its surgical procedure.

Part of the American Cancer Society s acclaimed Atlas of Clinical Oncology series, this volume offers an expert overview of breast cancer. Topics range from epidemiology and genetics to diagnosis, management and reconstruction. Post-treatment care, as well as male breast cancer, is also discussed.

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A young plastic surgery intern gets tired of watching exciting developments in other fields (artificial hearts, etc). He finds a new, safe type of breast implants. All he has to do is convince his supervising surgeon it will work, and find a volunteer for the first patient.