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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's patient Erica with Dr. Ron Israeli, Mollie Sugarman and Diana Tjaden at the femPower Belt Sewing Workshop

Staying Sew Connected

By: The NYBRA Team
March 22, 2023

When Erica created the FemPower Belt, she did not intend to lay the groundwork for a simple product that has helped countless patients. She was simply looking for a way to channel some presurgical jitters and shield her two young children from the sight of postsurgical drains. “My son was in the threes, and my […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York plated cooked whole chicken blog: Just Bring a Chicken!

Just Bring a Chicken!

By: Mollie Sugarman
March 20, 2023

One topic that surfaces at almost every Sisterhood of Support (SOS) group is how friends respond after one has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Our patients are often overwhelmed by the kindness and support they receive from mere acquaintances and—occasionally—disappointed by those closest to them. It is not unusual for friends, family members, and other […]

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Mammogram breast imaging and a new mammography facility regulation may help patients and their physicians better understand how to approach their individual breast cancer screenings.

Mammography Facilities Are Now Required to Share Information on Breast Tissue Density

By: The NYBRA Team
March 17, 2023

Self-advocacy among patients is largely based on access to both information on health in general and information about a patient’s own body. It is vital for healthcare facilities and providers to share detailed, quality information on test results, physical exams, and any other type of assessment. Moreover, providers must contextualize that information, so that patients […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's femPower Belt Sewing Workshop Feature with patient Nancy.

An Opportunity Worth Keeping Your Ears Open For

By: The NYBRA Team
March 15, 2023

“They just care. I feel like with their cancer patients, they really take the time,” Dr. Randall Feingold’s patient, Nancy, reflected on her experience with the NYBRA team. Nancy was diagnosed with lobular carcinoma in 2017 at the age of 57. She underwent bilateral mastectomies with DIEP flap breast reconstruction with Dr. Feingold. As she […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Dr. Jonathan Bank and patients Lily and Lisa Video on Combating Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome available now.

Dr. Jonathan Bank Joins The Breasties for a Conversation on Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome

By: The NYBRA Team
March 13, 2023

Dr. Jonathan Bank joined The Breasties on Instagram on March 6th, 2023, for a discussion on Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS). This underserved condition involves chronic pain after mastectomy. Dr. Bank and the entire NYBRA team is committed to treating patients with this issue and educating both patients and other physicians on this chronic, underserved […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's April 2023 Be Informed Lecture Series with Harriet Cabelly, LCSW and her book "Living Well Despite Adversity"

Join Us for: “Living Well Despite Adversity: Inspiration for Finding Renewed Meaning and Joy in Your Life” on April 3rd

By: The NYBRA Team
March 10, 2023

Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker is: Harriet Cabelly, LCSW Monday, April 3rd at 9:30AM EST Please join us for this educational session on “Living Well Despite Adversity: Inspiration for Finding Renewed Meaning and Joy in Your Life”       *Registration is […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's patient Pat, sewing at the femPower Belt Workshop.

This Little Pocket: Hey, It Works!

By: The NYBRA Team
March 8, 2023

“I’ve sewn for them before; this was the fifth time. One other time I did something on my own. Another time we made safety belt cushions—we had a bunch of people in a workroom,” Pat recalled, reflecting on the times she’s used her love of sewing to help our practice community. Pat was one of […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Patient Empowerment Program's effects with nesting dolls

Observing the Effects of the Patient Empowerment Program

By: Mollie Sugarman
March 7, 2023

When I first began to develop the Patient Empowerment Program (PEP) that now stands as a cornerstone to our practice, I knew it needed to be extensive, layered, and long-lasting. My mind works very visually. When I think about the PEP as it stands now, I see an image of a set of nesting dolls. […]

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Dr. David Light and patient Michelle in scrubs and OR gown heading to the operating room

Embracing the Power of Choice: Michelle’s Choice to Protect Her Family and Mind

By: The NYBRA Team
March 3, 2023

“Breast cancer awareness was always something I was passionate about even before anyone in my family was affected,” Michelle explained. As Michelle’s life unfolded, her family was, in fact, affected. Her 35-year-old aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. Michelle began screening mammograms at the age of 34. Michelle herself had already had a benign lump […]

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Long Island, New York's NYBRA Plastic Surgery and Full Circle Physical Therapy/Ivy Rehab's group of patients at the fewPower Belt Sewing Workshop

Patients Paying it Forward: NYBRA and Full Circle Physical Therapy’s FemPower Belt Workshop

By: The NYBRA Team
March 1, 2023

On February 5, 2023, 29 generous individuals gathered together at Full Circle Physical Therapy to help our practice restock a key, handmade item: the FemPower Belt. FemPower Belts were originally designed by Erica Misorek, a breast reconstruction patient who was looking for a way to manage her Jackson-Pratt drains after surgery. These helpful, drain-holding belts […]

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