How We Spread the Word of Breast Cancer & Reconstruction Awareness

October was an extremely hectic month at Contemporary Plastic Surgery. Breast reconstruction is an essential component of our New Jersey practice. Our 15th year of Team Contemporary’s involvement in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We had a fantastic day at the race, celebrating our survivors and their families with 150 people in attendance.

Kudos to Patti F. for yet another excellent completion! We are pleased to have raised over $11,000, thanks to the hard work of our entire team and staff! For the fourth year in a row, we were privileged to be the biggest doctor/hospital team.

Speaking of accolades, Nancy Healy, the longtime president of the Central New Jersey Komen Foundation, was happy to present me with the Susan G. Komen “Warrior” statue. Every year, a community member who has contributed to the charity receives a loan from the Warrior. The painting is on display in the reception area of our office.

On October 15, we commemorated the third annual global Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA Day). We held a fantastic event at the CARES building location with the St. Peter’s University Hospital Breast Care Team. The bra decoration contest had over 25 amazing, imaginative entries, making it difficult to choose the best ones.

I was privileged to give a presentation on current techniques in breast reconstruction, including the latest “gummy bear” implant reconstruction, fat grafting, and other tissue techniques, followed by a lively Q&A session. A great time was had by all as we highlighted the importance of breast reconstruction in the comprehensive care of the breast cancer patient. We look forward to next year’s event with more activities to come including a fashion show featuring some fabulous survivors.

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