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One Patient Seizes Her Chance to Shine

July 30, 2021

While many of us are leery of the limelight, there are some people out there who are born to shine. Jackie is one of those…

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Christina and Dr. Feingold pose for camera during her last visit.

Now More Than Ever, Trust in Our Caregivers

July 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is in the midst of a resurgence. Now more than ever, it’s essential to make informed decisions about your health. If you…

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image of kayak in the water and text at the top: “Kayaking was her escape from reality...it was her way to have a mini vacation for the day, to just go out on the water and find peace,” Roger Leider said of his wife, Martha.

Peace at Sea: Kayaking Outings Honor a Patient’s Legacy

July 28, 2021

“Kayaking was her escape from reality. She’d been kayaking for years before she was ever diagnosed with breast cancer, but after it was her way…

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Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction or tissue-expander breast reconstruction: how do we decide?

July 23, 2021

This text originally appeared as part of Learn Look Locate’s monthly series, “Ask a Plastic Surgeon with Dr. Israeli.” Visit learnlooklocate.com to learn more about their…

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No Surgery Today: One NYBRA Patient Gets a Hopeful Surprise

July 16, 2021

Jennifer knew she planned to have more children after she was treated for breast cancer. She was a new mom and still breastfeeding at the…

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Mom and son walking at Making Strides for the past 4 years

A Bar Mitzvah Project Aims to Make Cancer ‘Stink’ a Little Bit Less

July 3, 2021

UPDATE: Congratulations to Ethan on his bar mitvah! We are so proud of your efforts. Ethan’s project raised over $1100 for the NYBRA team for…

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Making Your Needs Known: The Importance of Asking for What You Want

July 2, 2021

A wise man once said, “If you don’t ask, you’ll never know. One of the saddest things in life is to look back and say,…

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Growing After Trauma: Understanding the Tenets of Post-Traumatic Growth

June 26, 2021

Traumatic events can feel like they halt your entire life. A breast cancer diagnosis can put the brakes not only on your life plans, but…

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Dr. Israeli and Dr. Bank hold a completed molding of life cast and looking at camera.

“Restored:” Capturing Beauty and Emotion After Breast Reconstruction

June 24, 2021

Breast reconstruction is, at its core, an act of restoration. A reconstructed breast cannot truly replace the tissue that was once in its place, but…

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Dr. Israeli on 20 Years of Continued Partnership

June 17, 2021

Dr. Ron Israeli has been a volunteer member on the American Cancer Society’s Regional Advisory Board since 2008. He’s watched NYBRA’s Making Strides Against Breast…