Dec 10, 2021 | Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy, Reconstruction, Recovery Journey
Question: How long after finishing chemo do you recommend starting reconstruction of a bilateral mastectomy? Answer: That’s a great question. It depends on the type of chemo you have. Once your blood levels are close to normal post-chemo, you should be able to...
Jun 21, 2021 | Reconstruction
Without help from your insurance plan, having surgery can be expensive! Luckily, it’s possible to find qualified plastic surgeons to perform natural breast reconstruction without having to pay out-of-network fees. Paying in-network fees for reconstruction...
Jun 21, 2021 | Reconstruction
There are many factors to consider before having breast reconstruction, including cost and payment after surgery. Well, did you know that there are safeguards in place that allow you to have this procedure covered by your insurance? A central reason that insurance...
Jun 24, 2020 | Breast Cancer Awareness, Health & Wellness, Reconstruction, Recovery, Surgery
Once you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s guaranteed that you’ll have a lot of questions to ask your doctor about your diagnosis, treatments and surgery. But your doctor may not be able to answer all of your questions. For some things you need to know — say what...
Jun 10, 2020 | Breast Cancer Awareness, Health & Wellness, Reconstruction, Surgery
You’ve heard the expression, ‘when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.’ Two-time breast cancer patient Terri Coutee took that advice one step further and made sure she not only made the lemonade, she shared it with others. Terri received her first diagnosis in 2002....
Mar 16, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Health and Wellness, In her Words, Mastectomy, Reconstruction, Upcoming Events
When Marie was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, she knew she had a great team on her side. She loved her doctors and nurses and felt well-informed. She knew she could ask any questions she had at any time about her surgery and treatment and they would be...
