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No Surgery Today: One NYBRA Patient Gets a Hopeful Surprise

July 16, 2021

Jennifer knew she planned to have more children after she was treated for breast cancer. She was a new mom and still breastfeeding at the…

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A Bar Mitzvah Project Aims to Make Cancer ‘Stink’ a Little Bit Less

July 3, 2021

UPDATE: Congratulations to Ethan on his bar mitvah! We are so proud of your efforts. Ethan’s project raised over $1100 for the NYBRA team for…

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Making Your Needs Known: The Importance of Asking for What You Want

July 2, 2021

A wise man once said, “If you don’t ask, you’ll never know. One of the saddest things in life is to look back and say,…

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Growing After Trauma: Understanding the Tenets of Post-Traumatic Growth

June 26, 2021

Traumatic events can feel like they halt your entire life. A breast cancer diagnosis can put the brakes not only on your life plans, but…

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“Restored:” Capturing Beauty and Emotion After Breast Reconstruction

June 24, 2021

Breast reconstruction is, at its core, an act of restoration. A reconstructed breast cannot truly replace the tissue that was once in its place, but…

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Rachel Beller Discusses Long-Term Strategies for Digestive Health and Cancer Prevention

June 21, 2021

Registered Dietician Rachel Beller loves transcribing research into actionable advice and information for anyone looking to improve their life and diet. “My hope is to…

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Dr. Israeli on 20 Years of Continued Partnership

June 17, 2021

Dr. Ron Israeli has been a volunteer member on the American Cancer Society’s Regional Advisory Board since 2008. He’s watched NYBRA’s Making Strides Against Breast…

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ERAS: A Thoughtful Approach to Post-Operative Pain Management

June 16, 2021

Postoperative pain management is an essential component of any successful procedure. Unfortunately, efforts to keep patients comfortable after surgery can sometimes be shortsighted, leaning on…

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Tai Chi: Finding Time for Mindful Activity

June 15, 2021

“It’s your attention to your inner self that’s so important. Don’t think of it as an exercise, think of it as an inner practice, even…

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Mastectomy Rights: Legal Protections for Breast Reconstruction

June 12, 2021

This text originally appeared as part of Learn Look Locate's monthly series, "Ask a Plastic Surgeon with Dr. Israeli." Visit learnlooklocate.com to learn more about their…