NECN The Take and Breast Cancer Community Profile

I had the opportunity to present data from the Susan G. Komen Community Profile on Breast cancer diagnosis and screening for Massachusetts tonight on NECN "The Take"- a wonderful opportunity and appreciate the opportunity!

Susan Komen

This past year I joined the Susan G.  Komen For the Cure Foundation as a Board Member.. continue to raise awareness and funds for research, prevention, and treatment... Thanks for the opportunity!

Bright Pink

I am honored to be invited to be a part of the medical advisory board of Bright Pink, a Chicago-based organization focused upon the early detection and screening of women for breast cancer and ovarian cancer based on genetics and family history.... such an important cause.....

2015 Looking Back Facing Forward Breast Cancer BRCA Conference

I had the honor of speaking to BRCA+ patients and their families regarding breast reconstruction at the Looking Back Facing Forward Conference at Harvard Medical School, a biannual conference featuring oncologists and surgeons from the various hospitals in the Boston area...

New FDA approved medication for Estrogen receptor positive advance breast cancer

Here is the link-  http://bit.ly/190B3xk

What is "delayed" breast reconstruction?

Delayed breast reconstruction, by definition, occurs typically weeks to months, to years following a mastectomy for removal of the breast tissue.  Immediate breast reconstruction occurs at the same time, same procedure immediately after a mastectomy…. - See more at: http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/blog/#sthash.NjPQEhJ2.dpuf

Delayed breast reconstruction, by definition, occurs typically weeks to months to years following an intial mastectomy for removal of the breast tissue.  Immediate breast reconstruction occurs at the same time, same procedure immediately after a mastectomy.....

Delayed breast reconstruction, by definition, occurs typically weeks to months, to years following a mastectomy for removal of the breast tissue.  Immediate breast reconstruction occurs at the same time, same procedure immediately after a mastectomy…. - See more at: http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/blog/#sthash.NjPQEhJ2.dpuf

Delayed breast reconstruction, by definition, occurs typically weeks to months, to years following a mastectomy for removal of the breast tissue.  Immediate breast reconstruction occurs at the same time, same procedure immediately after a mastectomy…. - See more at: http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/blog/#sthash.NjPQEhJ2.dpu

Delayed breast reconstruction, by definition, occurs typically weeks to months, to years following a mastectomy for removal of the breast tissue.  Immediate breast reconstruction occurs at the same time, same procedure immediately after a mastectomy…. - See more at: http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/blog/#sthash.NjPQEhJ2.dpuf

Delayed breast reconstruction, by definition, occurs typically weeks to months, to years following a mastectomy for removal of the breast tissue.  Immediate breast reconstruction occurs at the same time, same procedure immediately after a mastectomy…. - See more at: http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/blog/#sthash.NjPQEhJ2.dpuf

Haymakers for Hope boxing charity for breast cancer research tonight!

“Belles of the Brawl” boxing charity event taking place at Royale Nightclub, located at 279 Tremont St in Boston on Thursday, October 2, 2014. This is headed by my colleague Andrew Myerson and features a charity boxing event across several cities; tonight's event benefits breast cancer research.

Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons

Just presented at the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons annual meeting; one topic was the latest information on suture material during different types of surgery including breast reconstruction...

Exercise and Breast cancer

A recent article about the potential benefits of exercise and breast cancer prevention was publishsed this month from Boston:

http://bit.ly/1tmwDXx

Is there a link between fertility drugs and breast cancer?

One study states that there is no link: June 30, 2014, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, found no association between fertility drugs are breast, ovarian or uterine cancer, in a 30 year timeframe and approximately 12,000 patients...

Who is a candidate for nipple sparing mastectomy?

Traditionally, it has been considered that there may be residual breast tissue or ducts within the nipple that could theoretically contain breast cells which may be pertinent when treating cancer.  Nonetheless, nipple sparing mastectomy has increased in numbers performed worldwide and the thought process may be shifting.  There are considerations when performing breast reconstruction following nipple sparing mastectomy as well to discuss with your plastic surgeon.

Nipple creation following breast reconstruction- is there a difference

between a nipple creation following implant surgery versus after using your own tissue?  I think that there may be a difference, and it is important to ask your breast reconstructive surgeon about this point if you decide to proceed with nipple-areolar reconstruction following mastectomy surgery and breast reconstruction.

BPA in plastic containers and breast cancer

A recent story about an association between BPA and plastic containers came out last week from Texas... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140306163359.htm

Canadian Mammogram study

There was a recent study released this past week on the relevance and need for screening mammograms.  Though it is sure to generate lively debate and concern, I am not sure mammograms are certainly going away.....

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop

Cancer Statistics 2014: Death rates continue to drop

Generosity in the New Year

Last week a longstanding patient of mine made a financial donation to our ongoing research efforts for patients - it was a very kind and generous gesture and much appreciated!

Replacing implant breast reconstruction with DIEP flap reconstruction

Patients will sometimes ask, "Am I able to remove implants after reconstruction and replace them with my own abdominal tissue, or have a DIEP flap reconstruction?"  I would say depending on the patient's medical history and prior surgical history, most of the time this is an option.  There are several reasons that patients have regarding implant - to - autologous (your own tissue) reconstruction over time, and it remains an individual decision but a possibility! 

Thanksgiving wishes

I saw one of my breast reconstruction patients who was recovering from her surgery earlier in the week today; it is not so fun being in the hospital, let alone around the holidays... Patients are amazing - she is doing great, and hopefully home soon... Happy Thanksgiving!

Additional information

This past week I saw one of the most inspirational patients of mine who reminded me that writing and posting new information was important!  I also now have a parallel site that I post other information as well....

http://www.linplasticsurgery.com/category/breast-reconstruction/