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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Patient Empowerment Program's effects with nesting dolls

Observing the Effects of the Patient Empowerment Program

March 7, 2023

When I first began to develop the Patient Empowerment Program (PEP) that now stands as a cornerstone to our practice, I knew it needed to…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Dr. David Light and patient Michelle in scrubs and OR gown heading to the operating room

Embracing the Power of Choice: Michelle’s Choice to Protect Her Family and Mind

March 3, 2023

“Breast cancer awareness was always something I was passionate about even before anyone in my family was affected,” Michelle explained. As Michelle’s life unfolded, her…

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Long Island, New York's NYBRA Plastic Surgery and Full Circle Physical Therapy/Ivy Rehab's group of patients at the fewPower Belt Sewing Workshop

Patients Paying it Forward: NYBRA and Full Circle Physical Therapy’s FemPower Belt Workshop

March 1, 2023

On February 5, 2023, 29 generous individuals gathered together at Full Circle Physical Therapy to help our practice restock a key, handmade item: the FemPower…

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Black and white photo of three children playfully running through a field for NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York blog: Sharing Your Diagnosis With Your Children: How, When, and What?

Sharing Your Diagnosis With Your Children: How, When, and What?

February 27, 2023

One of the most distressing concerns that surround a breast cancer diagnosis is how it will impact children in the family. Parents often feel deep…

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Nipple tattoo post mastectomy and DIEP flap breast reconstruction from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidebook

Dr. Ron Israeli and Marnie Rustemeyer, CPCP, AAM featured in Digital Guidebook on Diverse Patient Care

February 24, 2023

When we talk about breast reconstruction, it is vital to discuss the racial, geographic, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to every patient’s medical outcome. At…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Difficult Conversations during National Cancer Prevention Month

Prevention: Diving Into Difficult Conversations

February 22, 2023

Cancer prevention is an uncomfortable topic. It involves many things that individuals find difficult to discuss: family, lifestyle, bodily health, personal health, and more. Determining…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York Ranked Top 25 in the Nation for American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2022 Photo Gallery

February 20, 2023

As we prepare to release our 2022 Year in Review, our practice has been looking back at the most memorable moments of last year. Making…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Great Neck, New York's Dr. Jonathan Bank's patient Melissa's journey.

Stop Calling Yourself Complicated

February 16, 2023

“My journey kind of really took off in 2020, and I had really no intentions of doing any of this,” Melissa began. Ten years before…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Breast Cancer Prevention Month: Reducing Your Risk

Cancer Prevention Month: Understanding the Role of Risk-Reducing Procedures

February 15, 2023

Cancer prevention is often informed by individual cancer risk as determined by family history, genetics, and behavior. Once you have that information, questions emerge: What…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Dr. David Light and Mollie Sugarman, Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program New Series "Insights" second video release for "Triumphant Together: An In Depth Look Into How Couples Navigate a Breast Cancer Diagnosis"

Mollie Sugarman, Dr. David Light, and Four Couples Shed Light on How Breast Cancer Impacts Long-Term Relationships

February 14, 2023

“A cancer diagnosis can either alter a relationship positively or it can fracture an already stressed one. Healing is an active process that directly impacts…