Breast Reconstruction is Covered by Insurance July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is breast reconstruction covered by insurance?  When diagnosed with breast cancer, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not your mastectomy and breast reconstruction will be covered by insurance. Prior to 1998, many patients did have to […]

Burn Victim & Breast Cancer Survivor Gets Life Back Through DIEP Flap Surgery July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin After suffering severe burns to her chest nearly 3 decades ago, Linda Frost didn’t think things could get any worse until she heard those four dreaded words – you’ve got breast cancer. Frost, who […]

New PAP Flap Procedure May Benefit Thin Patients Seeking Breast Reconstruction July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is PAP flap breast reconstruction?  The PAP (profunda artery perforator) flap is a new procedure gaining in popularity, particularly in thinner patients who aren’t good candidates for DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The PAP flap uses […]

Keeping Occupied During Breast Reconstruction Recovery July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can I stay occupied during breast reconstruction recovery?  Recovering from breast reconstruction can take up to 4-6 weeks and if you’re anything like me, staying at home for recovery can be – for lack of better words – boring. To […]

Foggy With a Chance of Short-Term Memory Loss July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is chemo-brain?  Trouble concentrating? Forget things or have trouble remembering conversations? Have something to say, but just can’t get the words out of your mouth? Did someone say, chemo-brain? Many of you who have gone through chemotherapy for breast […]

Gift Ideas for Loved Ones Facing Breast Cancer July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Is there a woman facing breast cancer on your holiday shopping list? Here are 7 gift ideas a few of our patients came up with: 1. If she’s about to start chemo or already has started – hats, scarves […]

Dealing with Cancer During the Holidays July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What tips will help me get through the holiday during breast cancer treatments?  Crowded shopping malls, Christmas carols and the smell of fresh baked cookies surround us as the holiday season comes into full swing. For many, the holidays are a […]

Breast Reconstruction After Radiation July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Can you have breast reconstruction after radiation therapy for breast cancer?  Traditionally general surgeons and oncologists have advocated waiting 6 months or more to have breast reconstruction after radiation treatment. I’m sure that those of you have needed radiation in the past have […]

Top 10 Ways to Support a Spouse with Breast Cancer July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Author: Pam Stephan How can you support a loved one during breast cancer?  Treatment for breast cancer made me feel very sick. Fortunately, my husband, Karl D. Stephan, stepped up to the challenge of suddenly becoming a […]