Lisa Gillespie’s Story One year ago, July 15, 2019, I packed my bags and headed from Toronto to New Orleans to the Center For Restorative Breast Surgery. Very excited that a surgery I had been putting off would be done. About six months prior, I flew down to the center to see what they were…
Dr. D’s Mastectomy Rule of 3’s and Why Details Matter Dr. D introduces the “Mastectomy Rule of 3’s” and tells you how to be your own advocate with the things you should know about mastectomy before treatment. He reviews the art of modern mastectomy planning and how those important early decisions in your breast cancer…
Why Us. Why Now. We are uniquely prepared to offer you the highest level of safety in our one-of-a-kind sanctuary. As the world’s only fully accredited stand-alone hospital for breast cancer care and the most sophisticated methods of breast reconstruction, we are here for you….
Tonya’s Preventive Mastectomy: All My Sisters Had Breast Cancer…
After my mammogram in December of 2017, the hospital called and said something did not look right and asked if I would come back for another scan. The nurse assured me that 80% come back normal, but I was in the 20% that didn’t….
Dr. Neil Baum, a physician and husband of a breast cancer survivor, talks about how choosing the Breast Center was “one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.”…
Being Fearless Caren is not only a breast cancer survivor—she’s a thriver. In her blog post, “Battles, Scars, and Perspective,” Caren reflects on her journey and embracing her body’s transformation as a reminder of her battles. She shares intimate insight about what it truly means to love yourself and encourages readers to, “wear their scars…
Breast Implant Illness For nearly two decades, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (CRBS) has served as a trusted resource for the most up-to-date information and pioneering work in the field of breast care, breast cancer treatment, and reconstructive breast surgery. As growing concern emerges over breast implant safety, we are here to help you…
I have started this post about 7 times. And deleted it. It was difficult to revisit those dark memories from 2016-2018. So, I did what I always do—talked it over with God and asked for His direction. He revealed to me this morning that I was viewing things from the wrong perspective. Yes, I have anxiety/panic-triggering memories connected to my bilateral nipple/skin sparing mastectomies….
Karen Hoell shares her entire journey of breast cancer—from diagnosis to post-reconstruction—on her blog, “Ticking Time Bombs.” She is a mother, wife, and lover-of-life who originally wanted to keep her diagnosis private, but friends and family encouraged her to tell her story and let others know they are not alone. After researching dozens of facilities, she found the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and underwent APEX Flap reconstruction. Karen candidly walks readers through her fears and triumphs during such a difficult time with the perfect mix of vulnerability, sincerity, and humor. …
