Comments for Previvors and Survivors

Comment on Breast Reconstruction Study Out of Toronto by Dawn Taylor

Dawn Taylor — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:07:50 +0000

I know it sounds crazy, but somehow, my doctor, Dr. Salzberg of the New York Group for Plastic Surgery (www.nygplasticsurgery.com) has made a prophylactic double mastectomy a beautiful thing. My results of using One-Stage reconstruction with AlloDerm are truly magnificent. Being BRCA1 positive, I will always be grateful to Dr. Salzberg, because I know if his technique did not exist, I would still be deciding how to reduce my risk of breast cancer. I encourage all of those considering Alloderm to visit his site (www.mybreastreconstruction.com) for more information to help you decide.

Comment on IT’S CALLED NEOPEC by Elaine Hardy

Elaine Hardy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:06:26 +0000

If this uses your own cells surely the BRCA mutation would still be there!

Comment on ORAL HEALTH & YOUR BREAST HEALTH by Elaine Hardy

Elaine Hardy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:13:38 +0000

As a Brit Dental Hygienist I would just like to say that in the UK the guidelines now say not to give any AB cover for dental treatment unless advised by a medic.

Comment on Breast Reconstruction Study Out of Toronto by Donna InDelicato

Donna InDelicato — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:25:28 +0000

I am a patient that received one-stage breast reconstruction with AlloDerm and implants at Faulkner Hospital in Boston by plastic surgeon and procedure pioneer Dr.Karl Breuing. I could not possibly be happier with the outcome, and am delighted to know you are leading the way in both raising awareness of this procedure and validating its superior outcomes through clinical data. I hope you plan to publish your data soon, so that the entities that “legitimize” breast surgical procedures and oncology practices will have to stand up and take notice. The U.S., in particular the American Cancer Society, has been slow in making this information available for women’s necessary consideration. As a 2-time breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, I THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

Comment on Start weightlifting? by Lyn

Lyn — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:01:30 +0000

My question was: To me this wasn’t synonomous with, do not lift heavy things, carry heavy handbags….Lymphadema link?? How do you account for the difference?!

Comment on Olaparib a new drug for genetic breast cancer article from The Times Online 6/1/09 by Lyn

Lyn — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:00:56 +0000

Amazing & wonderful news!

Comment on Great New BRCA Book To Read by Hanes

Hanes — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:52:40 +0000

Jessica also has a website with some great links and resources. Check it out at: http://www.jessicaqueller.com and you can read an excerpt from the book!