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Danielle and Jennifer Brickman in medical gowns during an office visit together.

One Sister Saves Another’s Life—With the Help of Genetic Testing

December 20, 2022

Genetic predispositions to cancer often mean that families deal with multiple diagnoses in multiple people over an extended period of time. The Brickman Family is…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery patient of Dr. David Light, Ann's world travels through breast cancer and DIEP flap breast reconstruction

Collecting Over 100 Countries: A World-Traveling Woman’s Journey During and After Cancer

December 14, 2022

When Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer in her seventies, she was not surprised. In fact, she felt that it was a long time coming.…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Dr. Peter Korn and patient Gina at Making Strides 5K Walk 2022

When Running Out of Options Is Not an Option

December 8, 2022

In 2015, Gina was diagnosed with DCIS in her left breast. The then-49-year-old mother of two had no family history and little familiarity with the…

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Danielle Gerber Embraces the Spirit of Giving Blog with Marnie Rustemeyer and NYBRA patient Christine

Danielle Gerber Embraces the Spirit of Giving

December 5, 2022

We are excited to announce a new, charitable partner, Danielle Gerber! Danielle Gerber creates jewelry pieces that aim to foster emotions and create long-lasting impressions.…

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Emerging a Thriver: A Conversation Between NYBRA's Patient Empowerment Program Clinical Director Mollie Sugarman and Dr. Alexea, Medical Director to BRCAStrong

Emerging a Thriver

December 2, 2022

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with BRCAStrong Medical Director, Stage III breast cancer thriver, Dr. Alexea, about the importance of developing a…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery Give Thanks After a Successful Giving Tuesday for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides

Giving Thanks After #GivingTuesday

November 30, 2022

Thank you for your help! This year, we once again asked you to consider NYBRA’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team for your Giving Tuesday…

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Purchase "Restored" This Black Friday 2022

Give the Gift of “Restored”

November 25, 2022

Giving Tuesday has an important place in our hearts, but we understand that there are moments when you want to hand a friend or loved…

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3D Nipple Tattoo: Behind the Scenes with Marnie Rustemeyer, CPCP, AAM

3D Nipple Tattooing: Behind the Scenes

November 18, 2022

Nipple areola tattooing is widely known for its ability to create realistic, 3D nipple tattoos for post-mastectomy breast cancer patients and patients who have undergone…

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Drs. Ron Israeli and Jonathan Bank Plastic Surgery News Magazine Article on Restored Feature

“Restored” Featured in Plastic Surgery News Magazine

November 15, 2022

One year ago today, Drs. Ron Israeli and Jonathan Bank shared their project, Restored, with the world in its first gallery exhibition. Restored is a…

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NYBRA's Dr. David Light and Mollie Sugarman Discuss Breast Cancer Diagnosis with Patients Single and Under 40

Single, Under 40 With Breast Cancer: a Conversation with Mollie Sugarman and Dr. David Light

November 7, 2022

The Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program, Mollie Sugarman, and Dr. David Light, kicked off a new project designed to foster and continue conversations…