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The Washington Post’s The Lily Details Mackenzie’s Reconstruction Journey

When Mackenzie’s mother passed away from breast cancer, she decided to get tested for the BRCA gene. She was just 28 years old, but she knew the test would help her understand her risks. In this post from The Washington Post’s The Lily, the first U.S. newspaper for and by women, she details her mastectomy and reconstruction recovery process. She has since become an adamant supporter of genetic testing and being your own advocate when it comes to receiving the health care you deserve….

Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

We are proud to launch this video series in partnership with Breastcancer.org. Follow three of our patients along their journey through breast cancer and reconstruction….

Peggy’s Journey

Peggy’s Journey After being diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer in 2011, Peggy underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, reconstruction with implants, and radiation. Five years later, one of the implants from her reconstruction ruptured. Peggy came to the Breast Center for DIEP flap breast reconstruction & nipple reconstruction. In this video, Peggy shares her journal…

Mackenzie’s Genetic Testing and Breast Reconstruction Journey

After years of seeking multiple physicians for testing for the BRCA gene and exploring her breast reconstruction options, Mckenzie found the Breast Center in New Orleans. Dr. Blum, Dr. Ordoyne, and our entire team worked with her through her DIEP Flap breast reconstruction. Learn about Mckenzie’s experience with the Breast Center and her journey to recovery through her blog….

Julie Stokes Speaks About Her Journey Through Breast Reconstruction

Julie has been battling breast cancer and just received the news from her doctor that she is now cancer-free. Dr. Sullivan speaks to WWLTV about her journey through breast cancer and her road to recovery with a double mastectomy and Immediate Breast Reconstruction here at the Breast Center….

Breastoration

Two breast cancer survivors describe their experience from diagnosis to mastectomy. They speak about the tough decisions they made and the journey they took to restoring their breasts. The Breastoration organization also speaks about their commitment to providing funding, advocacy, and other support to ensure women have access to this life-changing surgery. Watch the video here….

Eliane Abramoff’s Journey to the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery

Eliane Abramoff’s Journey to the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery Eliane Abramoff had a lumpectomy, but was soon told she would need a mastectomy. Her initial surgeon gave her three choices—none of which were acceptable to her. After much research, she chose the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery because of their outstanding success rate. Today,…

LETTERS AND NOTES FROM OUR PATIENTS

It’s not always easy to find positives after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but finding these doctors was definitely a fortunate thing for me! The doctors and all of the staff at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and the St. Charles Surgical Hospital are truly amazing in their skill and dedication to their patients!…

Patient from Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, LA post procedure

The Road That Eventually Led Me to the Breast Center

The Road That Eventually Led Me to the Breast Center Genetics: My family history of breast cancer runs deep and includes all the cancers that are attached to the breast cancer gene. Following my first biopsy at 20, I spoke with a geneticist who told me genetic testing was not an option, and I should…

On a Wing and a Prayer

Flying—on a wing and a prayer—to New Orleans for breast reconstruction and to regain control of her life….