By Haritha B. Veeramachaneni, MD Telehealth, also referred to as telemedicine, is a great way to connect with your physician and stay on top of your healthcare needs. In this video, Dr. Haritha B. Veeramachaneni (also known as "Dr. Veera"), takes us through the benefits and ease of a virtual ... Continue Reading
My journey began approximately two years ago in the spring of 2018 when I found a lump and scheduled an appointment to see my doctor. At the time, I didn’t tell anyone because I didn’t want to cause worry if it turned out to be nothing. I should have known ... Continue Reading
A Q&A with Chinyere What advice would you give to someone else who just received a diagnosis? I would first tell them to breath, staying calm and informed is the only way to combat the natural fear that the word cancer brings. When I first figured out that I had ... Continue Reading
By Frederick N. Lukash, MD, FACS, FAAP Breast reconstruction following mastectomy has evolved. Originally silicone implants were placed in the defect pocket. Tissue expansion and the use of flaps for additional coverage of implants improved the outcomes. Flaps with bulk were used to create breast mounds without the need for ... Continue Reading
I was young. I was only 34. But that didn’t matter. It didn’t matter because cancer doesn’t care about your age, your gender, or your role in life. In fact, it doesn’t care about any of that. One day you are living your best life and the next day you ... Continue Reading
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My name is Genese Smith. I am 40 years old, a mother of 2, a healthcare worker, and a breast cancer survivor, but that doesn’t define me. On February 2019, at the age of 38, I went to see my gynecologist, Dr. Lippert, for a routine checkup and birth control. ... Continue Reading
By Matthew S. Kilgo, MD, FACS This is a question that occasionally comes up during my consultations with patients considering breast implant surgery. The answer is no, breast implants do not increase the risk of breast cancer. However, breast implants have been linked to a rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma ... Continue Reading
Before I bring you along on my journey, let me begin by briefly introducing myself. My name is Alicia Zangre. 41 years young. I have a daughter, Ella, and a son, Frankie. Life has thrown me into a crazy tailspin over the past year and a half. I am here ... Continue Reading
My journey through breast cancer began with my maternal grandmother who we so lovingly called “Nanny.” Right before I was born, when “Nanny” was 48 years old, she ... Continue Reading
