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A Portrait of Self-Acceptance: One Patient Celebrates Her Journey With Art

March 15, 2022

Learning that you carry a BRCA gene mutation in your late teens or twenties can feel daunting, but according to Dr. Randall Feingold's patient, Kristen,…

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NYBRA feature in Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day

February 27, 2022

The entire NYBRA team is committed to whole patient care. We have spoken countless times on the importance of open communication, bedside manner, compassion, and…

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Caring for the Bones That Hold You Up

February 5, 2022

“Bone is our skeleton. Bone is what’s holding us up and holding us together,” Dr. Eileen Krim said during a Be Informed Lecture on bone…

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Dr. David Light Answers Your Breast Reconstruction Questions with BRCAStrong

January 28, 2022

Dr. David Light joined BRCAStrong founder Tracy Posner for a community-driven Instagram live that focused on questions from individuals who joined the stream. The conversation…

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PEP In Your Step: Week 4

January 24, 2022

To wrap up our Pep In Your Step messages for the month of January, it is fitting this week’s focus is on gratitude. Recent studies…

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A Quilter Brings Her Skills to NYBRA Patient Empowerment

January 23, 2022

“I believe I’ve made over 1,000 pillows. I also made over 1,000 masks for everyone,” Dr. Ron Israeli’s patient, Charlotte, said. Charlotte had noticed some…

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PEP in Your Step: Week 3

January 16, 2022

For this week, there are two quotes that stood out to me. “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is…

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Beyond the Breast: Body Contouring in the Context of Breast Reconstruction

January 11, 2022

Much of my practice revolves around breast reconstruction, complimented by a major component of aesthetic plastic surgery. I believe that combining the two is the…

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PEP In Your Step: Week Two

January 10, 2022

We are approaching the middle of January and this week, let's take the time to focus. Focus on self-care, focus on the here and now,…

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PEP In Your Step: Week One

January 1, 2022

A diagnosis coupled with this surreal world we’ve been living in, for nearly two years, presents a time for reflection. There’s a line from a…