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Coping on the Post-Diagnosis Rollercoaster

July 20, 2023

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…

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The Invisible Backpack

June 8, 2023

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…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Accepting Unconscious Limitations

May 11, 2023

When you first experience a cancer diagnosis--or any type of trauma--it can feel as though you have been hit by a stun gun. You move…

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Stress Awareness Month

April 3, 2023

April is Stress Awareness Month, and while we should pay attention to our stress levels regularly, it can be helpful to have a reminder. It…

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Just Bring a Chicken!

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…

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Observing the Effects of the Patient Empowerment Program

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…

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Sharing Your Diagnosis With Your Children: How, When, and What?

February 27, 2023

One of the most distressing concerns that surround a breast cancer diagnosis is how it will impact children in the family. Parents often feel deep…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Toolbox Tuesday Week 4: Embracing Hope and Resiliency in shared collaboration with BRCAStrong

Toolbox Tuesday Week 4: Embracing Hope and Resiliency

January 31, 2023

Welcome to the final installment of Toolbox Tuesdays, a set of blog and social media posts shared in collaboration with BRCAStrong to delve into the…

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Toolbox Tuesday Week 3: Self Compassion

January 24, 2023

Welcome back to Toolbox Tuesdays, a set of blog and social media posts shared in collaboration with BRCAStrong to delve into the minutiae of emotional…

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Toolbox Tuesday with NYBRA Plastic Surgery's Mollie Sugarman and BRCAStrong Week 2: Articulating Your Needs

Toolbox Tuesday Week 2: Articulating Your Needs

January 17, 2023

Welcome back to Toolbox Tuesdays, a set of blog and social media posts shared in collaboration with BRCAStrong to delve into the minutiae of emotional…