Breast Cancer Blog

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Video Transcription My name is Dr. Barry Douglas, I am a board certified plastic surgeon. Breast reconstruction has been a part of my career for the last 31 years. For the most part, we do a tremendous amount of breast reconstruction. That also includes non-cancer related breast reconstruction. In other words, for people that are… Continue Reading

Video Transcription Tommaso Addona: I’m Dr. Tommaso Addona. I’m the President of the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. Through the month of October, the goal is to provide education for our patients, the local community. This is an opportunity to supplement what in the past we’ve utilized as in-person summits or breast cancer awareness and… Continue Reading

Please join us this October. LIPSG will be participating in the following events: Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk   Sunday, October 3rd, 9:30 AM Mary Jane Davies Park, Manhasset, NYPre-registration is $30Click here to register     Adelphi Breast Cancer Program Celebration of SurvivorshipWednesday, October 13th, 6 -7 PM LIVE ZOOM EVENTComplimentary access… Continue Reading

It was at the urging of Lori’s close friend that she decided to go for her annual mammogram. Although Lori worked in healthcare public relations and supervised the FDA approval of Femara and the re-launch of silicone breast implants, she had not scheduled an exam in over five years. During her appointment, seven months later,… Continue Reading

I am Rita Grey…I’m a dreamer with my feet on the ground and my heart on a cloud. I’m a daughter, mother, and grandma. Here is how I faced my experience with Breast Cancer: When I received my diagnosis: I didn’t know what to feel, I was confused until I allowed my heart to cry… Continue Reading

My story would be one of being so so thankful that I was diagnosed at practically stage zero and not having to go through anything other than the mastectomy and reconstruction. The way I have been affected is nothing compared to what my friends have been through who have had to deal with chemo, radiation,… Continue Reading

By Noël B. Natoli, MD, FACS  For many breast cancer survivors, it’s a huge relief to get the whole experience in the rear-view mirror. So it’s not uncommon to forget some of the finer details about future steps that could be years or even decades off. For women choosing implant-based breast reconstruction, It’s important to… Continue Reading

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 consultation, what can be accomplished,… 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 better. My maternal aunt had… Continue Reading