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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…

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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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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…