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Mackenzie Alleman’s Blog: My Genetic Test Came Back BRCA Positive — Here’s How I’m Coping

Three years after her mother died of breast cancer, Mackenzie Alleman was tested for BRCA1—a gene mutation that increases the likelihood of developing breast cancer by 87 percent and ovarian cancer by 53 to 57 percent. All of her research, preparation, and the repeated mantra, “knowledge is power,” couldn’t prepare Mackenzie for the reality that she was BRCA positive. She decided to undergo preventative mastectomy and turned to the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. Although it was a difficult choice, she is thankful for the gift of taking her health into her own hands….

Healthy Wealth Show: Giving Hope to Women in Valley of Breast Cancer: Susan McMillan

Jack Branch hosts the “Healthy Wealth Show” where he discusses the “valleys”—particular challenges—that are part of life. He and his wife Renee experienced a valley when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Jack refers to his guest on the show, Susan McMillan, as one of their “angels” during such a difficult time. Susan is a patient advocate for the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. She shares her diagnosis story and the hope and healing she found at the Breast Center over 13 years ago….

APEX Flap^SM Newest Advancement In Breast Reconstruction

World-renowned surgeons at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans have just published an article in this month’s edition of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery that unveils their newest pioneering procedural advancement called the APEX Flap^SM….

The Dance: Celebrating Life Through Breast Cancer

Caren explains her journey through her breast cancer diagnosis and learning to celebrate her life….

Featured in People Magazine, Actress Shannen Doherty Didn’t Just Settle for Just Any Reconstructive Surgeon When it Came to Her Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer

Featured in People Magazine, Actress Shannen Doherty Didn’t Just Settle for Just Any Reconstructive Surgeon When it Came to Her Breast Reconstruction Following Breast Cancer Shannen Doherty went out and met doctors, asked questions, and did her research. She was searching for a surgeon who would care about her, listen to her, and help her…

Breast Center Surgeons Named Top 5% of Physicians in Their Field by Best Doctors in America® 2018

Breast Center Surgeons Named Top 5% of Physicians in Their Field by Best Doctors in America® 2018 Frank DellaCroce, MD, FACS; Alan Stolier, MD, FACS; Scott Sullivan, MD, FACS; and Christopher Trahan, MD, FACS, of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery and St. Charles Surgical Hospital, have been named to the list of Best Doctors…

Listen to Dr. DellaCroce’s Latest Podcast with Breastcancer.org

Listen to Dr. DellaCroce discuss with Breastcancer.org why a woman may consider revision reconstruction, what to expect during surgery, recovery, and questions to ask a plastic surgeon when considering revision reconstruction….

Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction: Kerry and Mandi

Mandi, 29, talks about what it was like to watch her sister Kerry, 36, go through prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction after Kerry tested positive for a BRCA2 mutation….

Prophylactic Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction

Frank DellaCroce, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Scott Sullivan, M.D., F.A.C.S. of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery explain how breast reconstruction can help restore a feeling of wholeness after prophylactic mastectomy….

Prophylactic Mastectomy

Watch as surgeons Alan Stolier, M.D., F.A.C.S., Karl Ordoyne, M.D., F.A.C.S., and Frank DellaCroce, M.D., F.A.C.S. of the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery explain why women who test positive for a high-risk mutation may choose prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction, and how breast and plastic surgeons work together for the best cosmetic outcome….