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Breast Reconstruction Stories

Breast reconstruction stories help a woman make wise decisions. Some women have great experiences with breast reconstruction. Others don’t. If you’re considering breast reconstruction, you need to understand what separates the two. That’s why we invite you into the stories of these women.

A Previvor’s Story, by Carly Miller (Part 2)

2017-11-11T06:09:20+00:00

Carly Miller is a BRCA2 previvor living with her husband in Los Angeles. She is a Peer Support Group Leader and Peer Navigator with FORCE. Carly also volunteers for Sharsheret and has been selected to

A Previvor’s Story, by Carly Miller (Part 2) 2017-11-11T06:09:20+00:00

A Previvor’s Story, by Carly Miller (Part 1)

2018-02-10T04:40:15+00:00

Carly Miller is a BRCA2 previvor living with her husband in Los Angeles. She is a Peer Support Group Leader and Peer Navigator with FORCE. Carly also volunteers for Sharsheret and has been selected to

A Previvor’s Story, by Carly Miller (Part 1) 2018-02-10T04:40:15+00:00

New Book Features Breast Reconstruction Stories: Author Gives Women a Voice

2018-04-17T02:24:56+00:00

The idea for Pat Anstett’s newly published book with breast reconstruction stories, Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction: What’s Right for You, came after road tripping with her friend to Baltimore for the nipple tattoos on her

New Book Features Breast Reconstruction Stories: Author Gives Women a Voice 2018-04-17T02:24:56+00:00

DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Jen’s Story

2016-06-27T21:40:24+00:00

A few days before Jen’s birthday in April of 2013, she was diagnosed with cancer in both of her breasts. Her husband picked her up, and they went home and cried, grappling with all the

DIEP Flap Reconstruction: Jen’s Story 2016-06-27T21:40:24+00:00

Necrotic Breast to Work of Art: Frannie’s Story

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

Women who come through the other side of a breast cancer diagnosis often feel a responsibility to share their story. An important part of recovery is to reveal the reality of what happens between the

Necrotic Breast to Work of Art: Frannie’s Story 2018-02-26T02:26:26+00:00

Tissue Expanders: Marci and Marie’s Different Stories

2016-04-11T10:00:16+00:00

The shock of breast cancer doesn't end at the diagnosis. Every woman knows there are many steps along the way that just keeps building and adding to the shock. It may be losing one's hair

Tissue Expanders: Marci and Marie’s Different Stories 2016-04-11T10:00:16+00:00

Breast Reconstruction After a Lumpectomy: Patricia Velasques’s Story

2016-03-21T10:00:36+00:00

So often, when we talk about breast reconstruction, we focus the conversation on the options available to women who've had a mastectomy. This makes sense, because without a doubt, these women face profound changes in

Breast Reconstruction After a Lumpectomy: Patricia Velasques’s Story 2016-03-21T10:00:36+00:00

Rachel Desantis’ Story – Thinking Through Breast Symmetry

2016-02-15T10:00:20+00:00

When facing a mastectomy, can you justify cutting off a perfectly healthy breast for the sake of breast symmetry? Breast cancer involves an overwhelming number of decisions, from which breast surgeon to entrust your treatment

Rachel Desantis’ Story – Thinking Through Breast Symmetry 2016-02-15T10:00:20+00:00