Choosing Action Over Hesitation
When Dr. Randall Feingold’s patient, Jenny, arrived at a follow up appointment with bright blue hair, a tide of smiles washed over the NYBRA office. Patient Empowerment Program Clinical Director, Mollie Sugarman, noticed the fashion choice right away. For Jenny, the decision to dye her hair such a bold color was a small way of […]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
Today marks the start of National Cancer Prevention Month. While many cancers are not inherently preventable, there are steps that we can all take to educate ourselves and reduce the risk of developing disease. This February, our team will share information on what you can do to reduce your risk of breast cancer through behavior, […]
Toolbox Tuesday Week 4: Embracing Hope and Resiliency
Welcome to the final installment of Toolbox Tuesdays, a set of blog and social media posts shared in collaboration with BRCAStrong to delve into the minutiae of emotional tools or skills that patients can use as they navigate breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction. These tools are not universal: what works for one patient may […]
Introducing “Insights: An Intimate Look into How Breast Cancer Affects Individuals From All Walks of Life”
This November, the Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program, Mollie Sugarman, and Dr. David Light, kicked off a new project designed to foster and continue conversations about breast cancer beyond Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Insights: An Intimate Look into How Breast Cancer Affects Individuals From All Walks of Life,” aims to promote sustained discussion […]
Toolbox Tuesday Week 3: Self Compassion
Welcome back to Toolbox Tuesdays, a set of blog and social media posts shared in collaboration with BRCAStrong to delve into the minutiae of emotional tools or skills that patients can use as they navigate breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction. These tools are not universal: what works for one patient may not work for […]
NYBRA Gets a Visit & Gifts From Mary Kay
When Mary Kay representative, Kathy Viola, paid a visit to our office, we were extremely grateful to receive 150 full size foot and leg treatments, complete with socks, as a token to boost our breast reconstruction patients’ spirits after surgery. The twists and turns that led Kathy to our door only sweetened the gesture. “I’ve […]
Casting Hope for the Future: One Couple’s Unique Artistic Endeavor
Rita was first diagnosed with breast cancer in her right breast in August of 2022. Further testing showed cancer in the left breast as well. She knew she needed to have bilateral mastectomies and chose to have DIEP flap reconstruction with Dr. Randall Feingold. Before her surgery, she and her husband took on an unusual […]
NYBRA’S extended Community of Support! COME JOIN US!
Join us on: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH FROM 1PM to 4PM Please join us for this sewing workshop to benefit the patients of NYBRA Plastic Surgery hosted by Ivy Rehabilitation and Full Circle Physical Therapy: *Registration is required ABOUT THE EVENT On Sunday, 5th February*, Diana Tjaden, DPT, founder of Full Circle […]
Toolbox Tuesday Week 2: Articulating Your Needs
Welcome back to Toolbox Tuesdays, a set of blog and social media posts shared in collaboration with BRCAStrong to delve into the minutiae of emotional tools or skills that patients can use as they navigate breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and reconstruction. These tools are not universal: what works for one patient may not work for […]
Join Us For “Breast Cancer Surgery: Choosing What is Right for You” on February 6th
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is: Jana Deitch, MD Monday, February 6th at 9:30AM EST Please join us for this educational session on “Breast Cancer Surgery: Choosing What is Right for You.” *Registration is required ABOUT THE SPEAKER […]