A Look Inside: Restorative Tattooing
Restorative tattooing, with its various styles including decorative mastectomy tattoos and realistic nipple tattoos, has been a source of profound impact for many breast cancer survivors. These designs often signify the completion of a lengthy reconstruction process, serving as a powerful symbol of resilience and healing. Contrary to the long-held belief that tattoos are a […]
Patient Empowerment Program: New Book Club!
The Knowledge is Power Book Club is Here! This book club is a space to explore powerful books that inform, inspire, and support our healing journeys. Together, we will share insights, observations, and reflections—deepening our understanding and expanding our knowledge in community. We are excited to announce our first book selection. “Radical Hope” by Kelly […]
REGISTER: Radiation Oncology Lecture with Heather Zinkin, MD
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker: Heather Zinkin, MD Monday, June 16, 2025 9:00 am Zoom. Registration is required. Please join us for this virtual session. This session covers: Why we use radiation therapy in breast cancer and who needs it? How have we […]
Welcoming Dr. Celeste Rivera: New Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Celeste Rivera to our NYBRA Plastic Surgery team as the Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program. With over two decades of experience as a clinical psychologist and board-certified executive coach, Dr. Rivera is renowned for her warm and empathetic approach, helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength and […]
SAVE THE DATE: The Uplifting Event
BreastReconstruction.org has announced their Inaugural Gala: The Uplifting Event on Thursday, May 8 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY from 6pm to 10pm.We are proud to announce that NYBRA’s Clinical Director, Mollie Sugarman was selected as the honoree. BUY TICKETS NOW!
Drs. Israeli and Bank Featured in USA Today Editorial by American Society of Plastic Surgery
As nearly every NYBRA patient knows, there is no universal path when it comes to breast reconstruction. It is a complex road full of options that vary based on everything from a patient’s individual treatment plan, lifestyle body type, aesthetic goals, and more. The best path is the one that is tailored to your needs. […]
Celebrating Resilience and Community at the 2024 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Butterfly Ball
On November 16, 2024, I had the honor of attending the Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) Annual Butterfly Ball, an event that brings together a community of patients and advocates to raise critical funds for LBBC mission-driven breast cancer initiatives. This year my patient Anna Crollman was recognized as the 2024 Donna Noce Colaco Going […]
Giving Tuesday is December 3!
#GivingTuesday2024 is on December 3! We are so excited for the upcoming holiday season, and even more excited to kick it off in the spirit of giving with Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global fundraising movement that harnesses the holiday season’s spirit of giving to unleash a tide of goodwill that shapes our communities […]
Special Announcement from Mollie Sugarman
Dear NYBRA patients and partners, After much contemplation, I have decided to transition into the next chapter of my life. Effective 1 January 2025, I will officially retire from my role as Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program at NYBRA. We are actively in the process of selecting a successor who we are certain […]
Thank You for Making Strides with Us on October 20!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our team and met us at the beach on October 20 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk! Your support, energy, and dedication made this day truly special, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Being part of this event allowed us to come together […]