Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are things you should do during breast cancer awareness month? Schedule a Mammogram. Although recommendations for screening mammograms differ throughout the medical community, having a regularly scheduled appointment is an excellent way to proactively screen for breast cancer. Know Your Risks Having a strong family history of breast or […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How is social media helpful during breast reconstruction? Did you know about 75% of Americans have a profile on at least one social media site? In today’s society, online communities are a significant part of our day. With sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (the list goes on), we are able to check […]
July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A little while back now I was introduced to a wonderful gal named Heather. She reached out to me via email from Singapore. She was interested in breast reconstruction. (You would think I would have been shocked that anyone would be willing to travel across the […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Should you exercise after breast reconstruction surgery? Importance of Exercise Exercise stimulates blood flow, increases oxygen delivery, lowers cardiovascular risk factors associated with inactivity, decreases anxiety, and lowers stress. More specifically, it can help restore and maintain range of motion to help support functional activity levels. Exercise aids in […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin This July, PRMA Plastic Surgery will team with HELPS International to serve individuals in need in the rural mountains of Guatemala. HELPS International has developed a system of volunteer medical teams to address the healthcare crisis of Latin America. The medical teams are comprised of around 100 physicians, surgeons, nurses, […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin A friend is someone you can easily relate to; someone who you can trust and who understands your emotions and feelings. A friend is someone who makes a positive impact on your life, someone who meets and answers your needs and does so willingly without expecting anything in return. You […]
Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Will you need a new bra after breast reconstruction surgery? Whether you are having immediate or delayed breast reconstruction, you will most likely need new bras after your surgery. Surgical Bra Immediately after breast reconstruction surgery, you will usually be placed in a surgical bra. The surgical bra is similar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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