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Jen Rozenbaum is an American Society of Plastic Surgeons 2021 Patient of Courage!

October 7, 2021

Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recognizes a select group of patients who have been restored through reconstructive plastic surgery and used that…

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Sunscreen and Moisturizer: Simple Acts of Self Care That Keep Skin Healthy

October 6, 2021

“When chemotherapy attacks the rapidly dividing cells of the targeted cancer cells, it also attacks the rapidly growing cells in our hair and nails,” Dr.…

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Go Pink Long Island: Press Event October 1, 2021

October 1, 2021

To kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer held a press conference with representatives of multiple districts…

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The Story of an Incredible Previvor

September 29, 2021

Since today is National Previvor Day, I would like you to meet my incredible patient and brave previvor, Marnie Rustemeyer. Marnie’s mother had breast cancer…

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Do You have post-surgical breast pain?

Breast Relief Lecture Series: Livestream Event

September 28, 2021

For those that may have missed our livestream events over the last three weeks, we have your complete recap here. A special thank you to…

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Patient Connections

September 23, 2021

In past posts I have shared photos that photographer (and my patient) @JenRozenbaum has taken, documenting the story and journeys of some of my patients.…

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Restoring Sensation Through Nerve Grafts

September 22, 2021

Restoring sensation to a reconstructed breast is the last piece of the puzzle. For years we have been able to preserve the nipple and areola…

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WBAB/WBLI Radio Spot featuring Dr. Feingold and Survivor for Making Strides

September 21, 2021

Dr. Feingold was interviewed by WBAB/WBLI about breast cancer and American Cancer Society Making Strides. He's joined by Katie Goepfrich Schafer, Executive Director of Long…

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A Patient’s Intuition Takes Her a Thousand Miles

September 21, 2021

When Shenelle learned that her reconstructed breast implant had ruptured, she knew that she was going to need to do some research to get the…

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Breast Lift or Breast Reduction: Which is Right For Me?

September 16, 2021

During aesthetic breast consultations, patients regularly ask me: “Do I need a breast reduction or a breast lift?” Or, ”while you are doing my reduction,…