10/03/2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the strength of survivors, support those in the fight, and raise awareness about the options available after diagnosis.
This patient’s story is one example. At 58, she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (cancer of the milk duct) after a routine mammogram and biopsy. Following a right mastectomy performed by another surgeon, she came to me to discuss immediate breast reconstruction. Together, we moved forward with her reconstruction and right ni**le reconstruction in the same surgical process.
For many women, breast reconstruction is not just about restoring the body, but also about reclaiming confidence and a sense of wholeness after cancer. I am grateful to walk alongside patients through this chapter of healing, and I deeply admire their resilience.