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 cancer I was in bed, after… 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 an implant. The era of… 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 are living your worst nightmare…. Continue Reading
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. He’s been my physician for… 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 known as breast implant associated… 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 now to share with you… 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 was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a mastectomy and radiation; and we were very fortunate to have “Nanny” with us until she was just shy of… Continue Reading
By Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS The process of rebuilding our patients’ breasts after mastectomy or lumpectomy is a team effort, involving doctors, nurses, support staff… in collaboration with each of our patients. We believe this collaborative partnership offers us the opportunity to provide our patients with the best possible results. Your plastic surgeon will address… Continue Reading
Please join us this October. LIPSG will be participating in the following events: TangerFIT Virtual 5K Deer ParkOctober 11 -20 Once you register for the run, join the #TangerFitVirtual5k Community on Facebook and join the virtual fun. Here, you’ll have exclusive access to advice from trainers, connect with fellow participants, receive coupons, win prizes, and… Continue Reading
by Tommaso Addona, MD, FACSPresident, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we move through our day to day lives. For those who are generally healthy, this means wearing a mask and following safety protocols. However, for those living with a breast cancer diagnosis, the… Continue Reading
