From Our Patients Archives • The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery

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Tonya’s Preventative Mastectomy: All My Sisters Had Breast Cancer

Tonya discusses the impact of breast cancer on her family…

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Gaby’s Story: Surgical Decisions Before and After Recurrence

When Gaby was diagnosed with breast cancer a second time, she came to terms with a surgical decision that was difficult for her at first. She shares her story of managing treatment choices as a mother, wife, and farm owner….

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The Dance: Celebrating Life Beyond Breast Cancer

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

Nicole’s Story

I have a history of breast cancer in my family. My mother and maternal aunt were both diagnosed at age 52 with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) stage 1, so I began having mammograms and MRIs when I was 40 years old…

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Shawn’s Breast Cancer Journey

Gail’s DIEP Flap and Apex Flap Journey

When I was 37 years old, I did a routine self-check and discovered a lump. Although I didn’t have a family history of breast cancer or genetic mutations, I got it checked immediately…

Eva’s Journey

I am so blessed to have found a group of doctors at CRBS who are phenomenal in their attention to detail and helping me and many women who have been affected by breast cancer feel and look their best…

Patient testimonial for breast reconstruction at CRBS

Lisa Gillespie’s Story

One year ago, July 15, 2019, I packed my bags and headed from Toronto to New Orleans to the Center For Restorative Breast Surgery. Very excited that a surgery I had been putting off would be done…

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Patricia on Feeling Restored, Renewed, and Totally Whole Again

After my mammogram in December of 2017, the hospital called and said something did not look right and asked if I would come back for another scan. The nurse assured me that 80% come back normal, but I was in the 20% that didn’t….

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Renowned Physician Dr. Neil Baum on Choosing the Breast Center After Wife’s Diagnosis

Dr. Neil Baum, a physician and husband of a breast cancer survivor, talks about how choosing the Breast Center was “one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.”…