Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused increased fear and anxiety for many—and rightfully so. We find ourselves today living in a world much different than the world we were living in just a few weeks ago. Across the globe, schools and business are closed, grocery stores are out […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Immediate recovery following DIEP flap breast reconstruction (or any flap-based procedure) requires an in-patient hospital stay. Depending on your surgeon and the facility where your surgery is performed, the total amount of time in the hospital after surgery will vary. Likewise, where you choose to have surgery will also determine whether your […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Lymphedema is a medical condition common among patients who have undergone breast cancer surgery and/or radiation therapy. Lymphedema develops when the lymphatic fluid “back up” in patients who have had lymph nodes removed, had cancer involvement of the lymph nodes, or had radiation to the axilla. Here are 5 […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common in people and many animals. This new strand of coronavirus is a respiratory disease that was first detected in China and has now been detected in almost 70 locations internationally, including in the United States. The […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin For women that have genetic mutations that increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer (such as the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes), prophylactic surgery may be a good option to help reduce the risk of cancer. Common preventative surgeries include prophylactic mastectomy, oophorectomy (the removal of ovaries) and/or hysterectomy (removal […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin When diagnosed with breast cancer, you may begin to come across a wealth of information with abbreviations that look something like this… “DCIS, ER/PR+, HER2.” You may wonder what many of these acronyms mean. Below you will find a list of common abbreviations and what they mean. PRMA– Plastic, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Most patients undergoing breast surgery or breast reconstruction surgery will have at least one Jackson-Pratt drain (drain) placed after surgery. Surgery causes damage to the blood and lymph vessels and surrounding tissue. An inflammatory response occurs, and the severed vessels and tissues will produce clear fluid in response. The purpose […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Intermittent Fasting was the most googled term in January 2020. Intermittent Fasting is defined by setting a certain window each day to consume food. The remaining daily hours are designated for fasting (meaning you do not consume any nutrition). Typically, eating is permitted during an 8-hour window and fasting takes […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A cancer diagnosis overwhelming. It can also be devastating to hear that a loved one has received this terrible news. Once the initial blow of the news of a loved one’s diagnosis has passed, many are left with the question of “What can I do to help and support them?” Below […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin DIEP flap breast reconstruction uses a patient’s lower abdominal tissue to recreate a warm, soft, natural breast following a mastectomy. It is often said the abdominal skin and fat used during DIEP flap surgery is removed in a way that is “similar to a Tummy Tuck,” but what does that really […]
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