Important Links and News
Resources
Resources & Links
Breast Reconstruction Information:
- Breast Reconstruction 101
- Questions for your plastic surgeon
- BreastReconstruction.org
- AIRS Foundation
- Follow on social media:
Preparing for a Mastectomy:
Other organizations providing support to breast cancer patients:
- BRCAStrong: Pre-mastectomy care package
- We Got This: Registry for cancer patients.
- Alliance for Fertility Preservation: Provides information, resources and advocacy on fertility preservation for cancer patients.
- Chick Mission: Direct financial support to cancer patients seeking fertility preservation before treatment.
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Questions for Plastic Surgeon Regarding Breast Reconstruction
These questions are for your plastic surgeon and relate to breast reconstruction only. These questions are not about breast cancer generally or risks of recurrence, or breast cancer treatments, other than how some may impact timing or results of the reconstruction.
What NOT to Say or Do when Someone In your Life is Facing a Health Challenge (And Some Advice on Things You Can Do and Say)
I have been diagnosed with cancer twice. Each time, I made the personal decision to be open about my health issues. Through this process, I have come to learn that most people do not know what to do or say or how to help when someone in their lives is
Mastectomy: A Guide on How To Prepare and Recovery Items
Questions to ask yourself when preparing for a mastectomy: The answers to these questions will determine if you need to purchase/borrow any items before your surgery to help you recover.