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NYBRA Plastic Surgery patients paying it forward in 2022 with Jenn, Patricia, Lexy, (NYBRA nurse) Bella and Anna.

Paying it Forward into the New Year

December 29, 2022

The days preceding a new year often prompt reflection on what you have said, done, seen, and heard in the year that is coming to…

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Clinical Director of NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Patient Empowerment Program, Mollie Sugarman and a special delivery of Belt Buddies

SOS: What’s Sewing On?

December 23, 2022

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! We often refer to this time of year as the season of giving, what it means,…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Dr. Jonathan Bank's Zoom Live with Sharsheret on Restoring Sensation After Breast Reconstruction: Is It An Option For Me?

Dr. Jonathan Bank Joins Sharsheret for a Conversation on Resensation

December 21, 2022

Last month, Dr. Jonathan Bank joined Sharsheret for a conversation on nerve preservation and reconstruction during and after breast and chest surgery. Sharsheret is a…

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Danielle and Jennifer Brickman in medical gowns during an office visit together.

One Sister Saves Another’s Life—With the Help of Genetic Testing

December 20, 2022

Genetic predispositions to cancer often mean that families deal with multiple diagnoses in multiple people over an extended period of time. The Brickman Family is…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery patient of Dr. David Light, Ann's world travels through breast cancer and DIEP flap breast reconstruction

Collecting Over 100 Countries: A World-Traveling Woman’s Journey During and After Cancer

December 14, 2022

When Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer in her seventies, she was not surprised. In fact, she felt that it was a long time coming.…

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January 9th 2023 Patient Empowerment Program Be Informed Lecture with Rachel Beller, MS, RDM

Join Us For “Anti-Cancer Nutrition for Optimal Weight & Breast Health” on January 9th

December 12, 2022

Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is: Rachel Beller, MS, RDN Creator of…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Dr. Peter Korn and patient Gina at Making Strides 5K Walk 2022

When Running Out of Options Is Not an Option

December 8, 2022

In 2015, Gina was diagnosed with DCIS in her left breast. The then-49-year-old mother of two had no family history and little familiarity with the…

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Danielle Gerber Embraces the Spirit of Giving Blog with Marnie Rustemeyer and NYBRA patient Christine

Danielle Gerber Embraces the Spirit of Giving

December 5, 2022

We are excited to announce a new, charitable partner, Danielle Gerber! Danielle Gerber creates jewelry pieces that aim to foster emotions and create long-lasting impressions.…

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Emerging a Thriver: A Conversation Between NYBRA's Patient Empowerment Program Clinical Director Mollie Sugarman and Dr. Alexea, Medical Director to BRCAStrong

Emerging a Thriver

December 2, 2022

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with BRCAStrong Medical Director, Stage III breast cancer thriver, Dr. Alexea, about the importance of developing a…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery Give Thanks After a Successful Giving Tuesday for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides

Giving Thanks After #GivingTuesday

November 30, 2022

Thank you for your help! This year, we once again asked you to consider NYBRA’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team for your Giving Tuesday…