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From Masks to Hats to Pillows, Angela Heilig is Ready to Help

July 23, 2020

The NYBRA community is full of thoughtful, generous individuals. This week, our patient Angela Heilig used her talents to provide 36 fabric masks with crocheted…

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Be Your Own Advocate: How to Make the Most of Your First Appointment

July 14, 2020

While it is overwhelming to receive a breast cancer diagnosis, it is also a critical time to advocate for yourself regarding your treatment. The first…

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Improving Post-Op Care with EZbra

July 12, 2020

I recently became an official consultant for a new company called EZbra. EZbra is a sterile post-op bra that provides the highest quality of care…

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A Breast Reconstruction Primer for Gynecologists

July 10, 2020

Recently, I presented a short summary of what we do at NYBRA Plastic Surgery to a group of gynecologists. The OB/GYN is frequently a womanʼs…

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Cancer Wellness Magazine: Cancer Care During COVID-19

July 1, 2020

During the height of the pandemic, many breast cancer patients were left hanging in various stages of their treatment. Many people had questions; we had…

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AnaOno Intimates Founder Dana Donofree Visits NYBRA

June 11, 2020

We had the pleasure of having a visit from Dana Donofree, founder and owner of AnaOno Intimates, in our office in Great Neck today. Dana…

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Quarantennis

June 7, 2020

Much like surgery, tennis is an individual sport. A basic skill set, some rules, many unknowns, and strategy that at times hinges on tactical split-second…

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NYBRA Zoom Series – Patient to Patient Caring Team

May 24, 2020

Last week I saw one of my patients in the office for follow-up. She had recovered well from her first stage of her breast reconstruction.…

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The Long Term Benefits of Guided Imagery

May 23, 2020

One of the most difficult parts of a breast cancer diagnosis is the loss of control that comes with it. You’re plunged into a world…

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Breast Reconstruction: A Woman’s Choice

May 8, 2020

NYBRA founding partner, breast reconstruction surgeon, researcher, and author Dr. Ron Israeli, spoke with the Saturday Evening Post editors about treatment options and the importance…