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Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts

2018-06-30T04:37:42+00:00

This week, as part of our September focus on going flat, we welcome Rebecca Pine. A talented writer and advocate for women with breast cancer, Rebecca shares her experience as a young mother who faced

Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts 2018-06-30T04:37:42+00:00

Breast Reconstruction Insurance: Physician Shares What You Need to Know

2018-01-01T13:59:32+00:00

Today we welcome Cristiane Ueno, MD. She shares important, but not widely known, information related to breast reconstruction insurance. Thank you, Docter Ueno!   How much do you know about the “Women’s Health and Care

Breast Reconstruction Insurance: Physician Shares What You Need to Know 2018-01-01T13:59:32+00:00

Saying NO to Artificial Breast Implants Is Now Easier for Nebraskan Women

2017-11-11T05:38:01+00:00

In late 2016, Omaha, Nebraska scored big points for women. It became a site for a type of microvascular flap surgery for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Creighton Medical Center offered it first. It uses a woman's

Saying NO to Artificial Breast Implants Is Now Easier for Nebraskan Women 2017-11-11T05:38:01+00:00

How to Avoid Breast Surgery Scars: Get Hidden Scar Surgery!

2018-01-01T16:22:36+00:00

Large, noticeable scars are a common concern if you’re undergoing a mastectomy. Breast surgery scars often serve as a reminder of what you’ve been through. Or they may prevent you from completely feeling like your

How to Avoid Breast Surgery Scars: Get Hidden Scar Surgery! 2018-01-01T16:22:36+00:00

Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction Surgery and the Heart

2018-01-01T16:25:49+00:00

Given that February is the month of Valentine’s Day, there are images of hearts nearly everywhere. It's a fitting time to look at breast cancer, breast reconstruction surgery and the heart.   When you have

Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction Surgery and the Heart 2018-01-01T16:25:49+00:00

Your Best Options for Breast Reconstruction? There’s an App for That

2018-01-08T05:12:45+00:00

Breast reconstruction is a complicated topic. First, you have to decide between breast reconstruction and going flat. If you're considering reconstruction, you have to decide whether you want to get immediate or delayed reconstruction. You

Your Best Options for Breast Reconstruction? There’s an App for That 2018-01-08T05:12:45+00:00

Thanksgiving for the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act

2017-11-11T06:01:44+00:00

It’s Thanksgiving, and most of us have been thinking about what we're thankful for: family, friends, jobs, cats. Let's take a few minutes to look beyond the obvious. So many things change in our world that

Thanksgiving for the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act 2017-11-11T06:01:44+00:00

Breast Reconstruction Insurance: Laws by State

2018-02-26T02:04:29+00:00

Just like health insurance plans, laws and other legal mandates are confusing. I mean, there’s a reason people complete extra schooling to become lawyers. Laws are confusing! They have weird wording (why can’t they just

Breast Reconstruction Insurance: Laws by State 2018-02-26T02:04:29+00:00