American Cancer Society’s Doctors of Distinction Golf Invitational
To our valued Patients and Families, It has been part of the tradition of this practice to raise funds for cancer research and cancer care through the American Cancer Society. I am proud to say that this is my 16th year chairing the American Cancer Society’s Doctors of Distinction Golf Invitational. It will be held […]
Be Informed Lecture: Completing the Circle: Nipple Reconstruction and Medical Nipple Tattoo
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speakers: Dr. Randall Feingold Co-founder, NYBRA Plastic Surgery and Marnie Rustemeyer, CPCP, AAM Restorative Tattoo Artist Monday, October 16 at 9:30AM EST Please join us for this virtual session where we will be discussing the following topics: How […]
Making Strides Kick-Off Breakfast
On Thursday, August 10th, the American Cancer Society and 500 participants kicked off the 2023 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign with an in-person breakfast at the Marriott in Melville. The event was also livestreamed on their Facebook page. Our NYBRA Plastic Surgery constituency included Patient Advocate, Cheryl Ross and one of our patients, Lexy. […]
2023 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
August 2023Dear All,Once again, the time of year has come upon us to begin planning for this year’s American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk!For over two decades NYBRA Plastic Surgery has joined the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk as a flagship sponsor. We are again looking forward to […]
Coping on the Post-Diagnosis Rollercoaster
Breast reconstruction is an emotional journey. I often describe it as a series of waves. They are unpredictable forces of nature. They come in different sizes at different times, and just when you think the tide has gone out, sometimes it comes right back in again. However, just like any metaphor, this imagery does not […]
Be Informed Lecture: SEX AND INTIMACY Getting Your Mojo Back Post-Mastectomy
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is: Rachel Pill, LMSW Monday, August 21st at 9:30AM EST Please join us for this educational session on “SEX AND INTIMACY Getting Your Mojo Back Post-Mastectomy” where we will be discussing the following topics: Post mastectomy and/or […]
Join Us for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 15.
This year, the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk is on Sunday, October 15. As flagship sponsors of this annual event for over the past two decades, we are proud to be ranked among the top 25 fundraiser organizations in the country, alongside companies like Chevrolet, Wal-Mart, Hard Rock International, AutoZone, and more. But we couldn’t […]
Martha’s Kayak Takes to the Water for the Fifth Time
“Kayaking was her escape from reality. She’d been kayaking for years before she was ever diagnosed with breast cancer, but after it was her way to have a mini vacation for the day, to just go out on the water and find peace,” Roger Leider said of his wife, Martha Leider, who was a patient […]
Be Informed Lecture Series: Join us for “What Tests Determine Breast Cancer Treatment Recommendations?”
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is: Kelly Johnson, DO Breast Surgical Oncologist Monday, July 17th at 9:30AM EST Please join us for this educational session on “What Tests Determine Breast Cancer Treatment Recommendations?” *Registration is required ABOUT THE […]
The Invisible Backpack
Acute crises and the burdens of illness and major life changes all impact our behavior in ways that can temporarily or permanently alter who we are. While this is an important thing to consider when you think about yourself, it can be even more important when you deal with other people. A friend who successfully […]