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“Restored” Anniversary and New Project Collaboration

October 29, 2021

My original life cast project, “Restored”, debuted nine years ago at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons 81st annual meeting. That year was also the…

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Mollie Sugarman Leads a Guided Imagery Session with BRCAStrong

October 20, 2021

In times of stress or anxiety, people often feel overwhelmed, vulnerable and paralyzed to tap into their inner strength. The challenge is to find tools…

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BRCAStrong Founder, Tracy Posner, Wants You to Know Your Options

October 19, 2021

Tracy Poser is passionate about getting accessible breast cancer and reconstruction information to women across the country. “We need to know our options. You really…

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Why Do We Have BRA Day?

October 19, 2021

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is October 20, 2021! You might be asking why we have a day for it at all. When I was in…

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Three Cheers for Pink Pom Pom

October 16, 2021

Fifteen-year-old Gianna Palleschi has spent her life watching her mother tend to breast cancer patients. This year, she decided it was time for her to…

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'Before the After' Book Launch event at Gallery 23 NYC Oct. 14, 2021

‘Before the After’ Book Launch at Gallery 23, NYC

October 16, 2021

Dr. Jonathan Bank created “Before the After” as a photo-driven exploration of a breast reconstruction patient’s emotional transformation. As such, it was only fitting to…

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Walking Through the Complications: This Patient Ready to Fight For Others

October 15, 2021

Every so often, we encounter challenges that can make recovery difficult or require additional stages. My patient Laurie knows this well. Laurie’s life was touched…

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Recipes for Restoration

October 15, 2021

We often talk about the idea of healing from the inside out when it comes to working through emotions. It can also apply to the…

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Dr. David Light Talks Telemedicine, Shared Decision Making and More with the DiepC Foundation

October 14, 2021

The pandemic has changed a lot of things about how medicine is practiced. While it has created countless challenges, it has also presented unique opportunities.…

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It’s National PA Week!

October 8, 2021

October 6th-12th is designated each year as National Physician Assistant Week. We often talk about the surgeons and nurses who help NYBRA’s patients look and…