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What is Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy?

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin We have received numerous calls recently regarding nipple-sparing mastectomy. We thought sharing some valuable information from our website on the procedure would be helpful. Please also watch PRMA patient Rhonda discuss her experience with traveling from out of state for DIEP flap breast reconstruction with nipple-sparing mastectomy below! What […]

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A Joyous Journey Through Breast Reconstruction

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin As the patient liaison here at PRMA I am blessed to walk alongside a lot of our patients during their breast reconstruction journey. Although I am not able to journey with them all, I do make it a point to jump in to celebrate with these sweet women at their […]

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Involving Your Family In Your Breast Cancer Journey

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you involve your family after a breast cancer diagnosis?  Among the many difficult questions parents face when a family member is diagnosed with cancer is “What do I tell my children?” Fearful that they might upset or worry their youngsters and teens, some parents withhold the news. But even […]

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The Final Fitting: A Journey through Revision Surgery

Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is recovery after breast reconstruction revision surgery like?  Back in February, Angie underwent DIEP Flap breast reconstruction surgery. She wanted to share her experience with women, so she made a video diary after surgery. Each day she documented what she was doing to recover and how she was feeling. Her […]

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The Great Mammogram Debate

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin When should you get a mammogram? Recently the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations for breast cancer screening. Although the American Cancer Society (along with many other medical organizations) recommend annual screening mammograms starting at age 40, USPSFT is now advocating mammogram screening every two years after […]

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PRMA Research Strives to Solve Unanswered Questions

July 09, 2020 Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin The fields of breast cancer and breast reconstruction research have made incredible strides over recent years. New advances in chemotherapy agents, genetics, and surgical management of advanced breast cancer continue to change the landscape of treatment on a regular basis. Similarly, breast reconstruction research continues to […]

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Stage Two Breast Reconstruction Surgery (Revision Stage)

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is involved in revision breast reconstruction surgery?  Breast reconstruction is usually performed in stages. A second surgery—referred to as the “revision stage”—is designed to improve the overall cosmetic appearance. This procedure is typically performed three months after the initial reconstruction as an outpatient procedure. Watch below as PRMA […]

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3D Printing and the Future of Breast Reconstruction

Share on   Facebook Twitter Linkedin How is 3D printing being used in breast reconstruction?  Many news outlets have reported recently on new research being performed just up the road in Austin, TX. A company called TeVido is conducting research and experimenting with different 3D printing technologies and harvested human cells to create real nipples […]

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The Angelina Effect – 5 Common BRCA Gene Questions

  July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin 1)What’s the scoop on the BRCA genes? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that can have mutations which may lead to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. 2)How do I know if I should get tested? Guidelines currently recommend screening for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 […]