Tag Archives: Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

Study Shows Post-Op Texting Helps Breast Reconstruction Patients

Published: June 29, 2012

Texting your doctor may reduce visits Any doctor will tell you that communication with them is important, especially after surgery. A new study shows that breast reconstruction patients can reduce follow-up visits and promote speedier recovery by simply keeping in touch with your surgeon through texts. The study, found in the July issue of Plastic … Continue reading Study Shows Post-Op Texting Helps Breast Reconstruction Patients →

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New Bill Promoting Breast Cancer Education Introduced

Published: June 14, 2012

New bill would make it mandatory to inform patients about their post-op options. New legislation introduced in the House of Representatives, if passed, will make knowing your options as a breast cancer survivor a lot easier. Quite simply, it could become the law to make you aware of your options after surgery. The Breast Cancer … Continue reading New Bill Promoting Breast Cancer Education Introduced →

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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Names Jewel Spokesperson.

Published: May 21, 2012

BRA Day to raise awareness of breast reconstruction surgery across the globe. The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation have announced that their national spokesperson for Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day is none other than Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. BRA day is a new international initiative launched this year, to be … Continue reading Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Names Jewel Spokesperson. →

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