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“For them breast reconstruction will help regain their confidence,” he said.However, oncologists say breast reconstruction is yet to catch up in the city. The breast removal surgery itself can’t be afforded by patient without good insurance cover,” said Arulraj.In Sri Ramakrishna Hospital too, breast reconstruction is not offered to patients. Coimbatore: With a growing number of women under 40 are getting detected with breast cancer, a few plastic surgeons and oncologists have begun specializing in breast reconstruction. However, the cost of the reconstructive surgery and the fact that insurance does not cover it has kept many breast cancer survivors away from the procedure.Breast cancer, the most common form of cancer affecting women in the country, was once considered an old woman’s disease. While doctors focus on breast conservation in cases of early detection in young patients, they advise reconstruction in cases where whole breast has to be removed..