March is Women's History Month. Please look at the history of breast reconstruction, which affects millions of women worldwide, and how it is a normalized choice for women undergoing breast cancer recovery. #brave #WomensHistoryMonth ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

BRAVE® Coalition Foundation celebrates International Women’s Day! Let’s bring awareness to improve breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors! #internationalwomensday #brave #breastreconstruction #breastcancersurvivor #womensday #support #bethechange

Harvard Health is researching how #mastectomy #patients recover after #breastreconstruction surgery. They recognize the emotional, physical, and financial challenges most people don't realize #breastcancersurvivors face! #brave #support #reconstruction health.harvard.edu/womens-health/…

BRAVE EDUCATES breast cancer patients about their restoration options ADVOCATES for and influences legislation and the insurance industry UNITES patients with medical and financial resources RESTORES quality of life for every BRAVE breast cancer survivor ow.ly/BzcC50NrbrA

Be #brave & #support DIEP Flap #breastreconstruction for #breastcancersurvivors. #Beingthechange starts by contacting your representatives, medical professionals, and influencers to keep the DIEP flap from being considered cosmetic surgery. whyy.org/articles/breas…

Is "Reverse Expansions for Breast Reconstruction" a viable breast reconstruction option? #brave #breastcancersurvivor #breastreconstruction #support journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext…

Advocate for adequate DIEP flap reimbursement. Without a CMS code change, the DIEP flap will only be a cash pay option, leaving many without access. #DIEP #breastreconstruction #brave #breastcancersurvivor newswise.com/articles/patie…

Check out PBS NewsHour coverage on the changes to the DIEP flap reimbursement that comes into affect soon if changes aren't made. #brave #savethediep #diep #breastreconstruction #breastcancersurvivors #breastcancerpatients pbs.org/video/unequal-…

BRAVE will see you at The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Save the dates April 19 - 23, 2023, in Miami, Florida. #brave #breastreconstruction #breastcancersuvivors #plasticsurgeons #microsurgeons #plasticsurgery #microsurgeons

What's at risk with the DIEP flap procedure? Women not having access to the procedure unless they can privately pay for it. #DIEPflap #breastreconstruction #brave #breastreconstructionsurgeons #microsurgeons #support #change breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/news-articles/…

Did you know radiation can weaken skin making implants impossible for some #breastcancersurvivors? Another reason to #savetheDIEP flap procedure from becoming a private pay option. #savethediep #diepflap #brave #breastreconstruction #microsurgery ctpublic.org/news/2023-04-0…

"Radiation therapy is known to increae rates of reoperation, reconstructive failure, capsular contracture, infection, and total complications in implant-based reconstruction" (Mercili AF and Sharabi SE). #support #saving the #diepflap for #breastcancer ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P….

Tissue-based reconstruction (#DIEPflap, TRAM Flap, etc.) offers a safer alternative for patients needing to continue radiation therapy after a mastectomy as part of their #breastcancer treatment plan. #brave txdiepflap.com/radiation-and-…

Breast Cancer screening helps younger women learn about their risks and catch possible abnormalities early! Get checked. Don't be a statistic!!! #brave #breastreconstruction foxnews.com/opinion/major-…

Happy Mother's Day!

June 1, 2023 - CMS is holding a public meeting on the #DIEPflap coding change! Join us! #brave #breastcancersurvivors #plasticsurgeons #reconstructivesurgeons #saveDIEP #DIEP #change #bethechange #support cms.gov/files/document…

Only YOU can make a difference in the lives of #breastcancersurvivors! Help BE THE CHANGE by connecting your representatives, medical professionals, and influencers with #DiepFlap #breastreconstruction so that it isn't downgraded to "cosmetic surgery"! #brave #support

#Breastcancer doesn't always stay away. Be #Brave and #Support #breastcancersuvivors when planning which #breastreconstruction #option is best for them: #mastectomy, #diepflap, #breastimplants, #goingflat, etc. uclahealth.org/news/celebrati…

An MRI is the most sensitive exam for detecting silicone implant rupture. When do you need to have your implants checked? #breastimplants #breastreconstruction #breastcancersurvivors #brave #support #breastcancer #microsurgery #plasticsurgeons academic.oup.com/jbi/article/5/…

Happy 4th of July from the BRAVE family! #july4 #freedom #independence #liberty #USHistory