Changing the paradigm of breast reconstruction
How resensation® helped one woman hold onto what matters most
Gwynne was religious about yearly mammograms, so when her OB-GYN said they found something, she was surprised and scared.
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your new normal: preparing for life after treatment
Cancer patients long to hear the words “cancer free.” But when it happens, survivors often feel a surprising mix of…
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how resensation® helped a cancer researcher face the odds
Katy designs clinical trials to find better cancer treatments—she knew what her 40% lifetime risk of breast cancer meant.
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what you should (and shouldn’t) say to women going through breast reconstruction surgery
Deciding to have reconstruction surgery is a very personal, very big decision. Find the right words to show your loved…
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10 ways to support a friend through their breast cancer journey
When a friend is diagnosed with breast cancer or the BRCA gene mutation, your support can play an important role…
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how to make traveling for breast cancer treatment and reconstruction easier
Don’t let travel keep you from getting cancer treatments or breast reconstruction options far from home. Make it easier with…
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6 resolutions for breast cancer and BRCA thrivers
When a friend is diagnosed with breast cancer or the BRCA gene mutation, your support can play an important role…
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thoughtful gifts for the breast cancer thriver
This holiday season, give your friend or family member a thoughtful gift to remind her that you’ll be there for…
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resensation® brings comfort, confidence after diagnosis at a young age
“I understand that I’m young, but I also understand that my body is hurting and something’s wrong with it.”
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how to tell your family about your BRCA diagnosis
Conversations about health complications are always difficult, but when you’re dealing with a diagnosis that has genetic implications, like BRCA,…
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navigating your breast cancer education
Education is an important part of your breast cancer journey. Learn how to find sources you can trust.
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advocates and allies: the importance of multidisciplinary care
Everyone’s breast cancer experience is unique—it’s why you’re your own best advocate. And why you want to assemble a multidisciplinary…
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how and where to find communities for BRCA and breast cancer survivors
Maintaining a healthy social network as you go through treatment and recovery may be able to lower mortality and recurrence…
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How Genetic Testing Can Help Women Take Control of Their Health Journey
For decades, clinicians have been working to understand the connection between genetics and breast cancer.
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A Breast Cancer Thriver’s Guide To Summer
Summer doesn’t have to be a bummer when you’re on a cancer journey. Whether you’re just starting treatment, in recovery…
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How resensation® helped one mom feel her daughter’s touch.
Jane knows how to persevere proactively through the unexpected. When she and her husband experienced fertility issues—they decided to use…
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Expanding the Scope of Breast Reconstruction to Include Sensation: An Interview with Dr. Warren Ellsworth
We’ve started trying to restore sensation for women who are undergoing breast reconstruction using their own (autologous) tissue. I most…
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Reconstructing Breasts That Look and Feel Great: An Interview with Dr. Jules Walters III
Dr. Jules Walters, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New Orleans, was not satisfied that his breast reconstruction patients had to…
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