PRMA Plastic Surgery Represented at ASRM 2017 July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin The American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery held its annual meeting in Hawaii this year! The meeting kicked off last Thursday and wraps up today! The American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) was established in 1984 and has served “to promote, […]

Breast Cancer “Vaccine” Offers Hope July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What is the breast cancer vaccine? Researchers have announced a potential new treatment for early stage breast cancer. The therapy is being called an “immunology vaccine” and works by enhancing your immune system, helping your body to use its best weapon to […]

600 Flap Breast Reconstructions – A New Record For PRMA Plastic Surgery July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Congratulations are in order for the surgeons of PRMA Plastic Surgery! Today they set a new record by performing their 600th free flap microsurgical breast reconstruction procedure this year! This makes PRMA Plastic Surgery one […]

The Importance of Support During Breast Cancer July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin hy is  support important after a breast cancer diagnosis? This week a new study publish in Cancer suggests breast cancer patients who are socially isolated may have a greater risk of dying from their disease compared to patients who have more social ties. […]

I Am Not Thankful For Breast Cancer, But I Am Thankful For What It Taught Me July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin How can you be thankful for breast cancer? No one is thankful for breast cancer! But, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I wanted to know if there were any takeaways from […]

Nipple-Areola Reconstruction Shown to Improve Psychosocial and Sexual Well-Being July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What are the benefits of nipple reconstruction following breast cancer surgery? A study published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery shows women who chose nipple reconstruction after breast cancer surgery have improved psychosocial and sexual well-being. Breast […]

3 Women Share Their Breast Reconstruction Stories July 16, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What do patients say about their breast reconstruction experience?  With 1 in 8 women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year and increased knowledge of genetic risks for developing the disease, it is no wonder mastectomy rates […]

Reframing the Breast Reconstruction Discussion – Know ALL Options and Decide What is Best For You July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Do you know all your breast reconstruction options? Every morning over a cup of coffee I scan through the latest news and blogs on breast cancer and breast reconstruction. I love […]

National Cancer Institute Releases New Breast Reconstruction Fact Sheet July 14, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Recently, the National Cancer Institute released a new breast reconstruction fact sheet outlining post-mastectomy options for breast cancer patients. The fact sheet provides answers to basic questions, describes the different breast reconstruction procedures using implants or tissue from […]