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No one walks the Journey of breast cancer and breast reconstruction alone. To every volunteer I mention in this blog and to the countless others who I have met and work with each day, thank you for providing hope, education, support, and encouragement to the breast cancer community. You are healers, helpers, advocates, and guardians of hope!

Thank you to all our followers and those who support the mission at DiepCFoundation.org. 🕊️ 🐇 We wish you a very Happy and restful Easter Weekend. We'll be back on Tuesday, April 22nd. #nonprofitorganization #breastcancer #breastreconstruction #patientadvocacy #SharedDecisionMaking supporting #SDG3

The latest edition of our Newsletter is out! Have you subscribed yet? Spring Edition 2025: 🌸 Hope Blossoms Thank you to the following contributors: Foobs and Fitness Anne Schiele April Johnson Stearns Lucy Thompson Minas Chrysopoulo, MD FACS Joe Dusseldorp Marie Ennis-O'Connor Sue Robins Tasha Gandamihardja and be sure to check out our "Surgeon Spotlight" from our recent visit to the ARSA - Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance summit with Dr. Eric Weiss. https://lnkd.in/gM8CcFnq

I listen to the community served at DiepCFoundation This is the weekly blog I wrote. I could produce many anxiety-related words to describe what it is like to go through #breastcancer and #BreastReconstruction. Waiting, wondering, pivoting and patience are four of those words. What is it like from diagnosis, planning, and recovery? I share resources for readers. I would like to thank the following contributors I have interviewed or spoken to who contributed to these resources: Minas Chrysopoulo, MD FACS Founder of Toliman Health and the #BreastAdvocateApp; Foobs and Fitness April Johnson Stearns #nonprofitleadership #PatientAdvocacy #SharedDecisionMaking supporting #SDG3

Have you signed up for our #newsletter ❓ If not, it will be coming out in the next few days. Stay informed about all the new content and resources we provide at the Foundation. ✍ 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gM8CcFnq And... Thank you! #nonprofitleadership #breastcancer #breastreconstruction #patientadvocacy #shareddecisionmaking supporting #sdg3

This will be a full month for the Foundation with our Founder/Director Teresa G Coutee returning from two conferences this year. We will be building lots of content after meeting new surgeons and connecting with patients and healthcare professionals across the country. Look for new episodes on the DiepCJourney podcast. Our Educational Channel has grown to nearly three thousand subscribers. Watch for new interviews on the DiepCFoundation Channel. ✨ It is an important meeting for our Board of Directors as well as we discuss new projects and opportunities at our April Board meeting. 👉 Check out all our advocacy work here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-h-UX4b #nonprofitorganization #breastcancer #BreastReconstruction #patientadvocacy #SharedDecsionMaking supporting #SDG3

Patient stories are an important part of our outreach and awareness at the Foundation. We are honored to share this video short from Margaret Proffitt who originally had #implantbased reconstruction then decided to transition to #DIEPflap #breastreconstruction at PRMA Plastic Surgery Thank you for sharing your story with us. We will be sharing her story of recovery one year after completion of her #breastreconstruction in the coming weeks. ARSA - Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance Minas Chrysopoulo, MD FACS AAI｜Spectros T-Stat by Spectros #nonprofitleadership #breastcancer #geneticmutation #patientadvoacy #SharedDecisionMaking supporting #SDG#

The Foundation advisory board consists of the following specialties: Reconstructive Microsurgery: Minas Chrysopoulo, MD FACS Anne Dancey Samuel Lin Breast Surgery: Anne Peled Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Michele Ley Oncology: Don S. Dizon Radiology: Danielle Carroll Patient Advocates: Roberta A Albany Barbara Jacoby Medical Tattoo Artist: Eric Eye Restorative Tattoos, Seattle, WA. ✨ Link to find out more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gbczgJq6 A statement from our Founder/Director Teresa G Coutee 🔊 "I gave thoughtful consideration to the advisory board. I sought those who value and practice patient engagement at the highest level through shared decision making and evidence based research and science. The members of the advisory board are exemplary of these standards. I have the highest respect for each individual in their respective professions. I am honored and grateful to have them on the board to share in our mission of educating those affected by breast cancer with all options of breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Many of these individuals are part of our resources at DiepCFoundation including our Educational Video Channel, the DiepCJourney Podcast, and the DiepCJourney blog. I encourage you to follow them to learn more about breast cancer and breast reconstruction information." #nonprofitorganization #breastcancer #breastreconstruction #patientadvocacy #SharedDecisionMaking supporting #SDG3

From American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Pubs, Purpose: To determine the accuracy of large language models (LLMs) in generating appropriate treatment options for patients with early #breastcancer on the basis of their medical records. #DecisionMakingTools #SharedDecisionMaking Toliman Health #nonprofitorganization #breastreconstruction #patientadvocacy supporting #SDG3 https://lnkd.in/gTKfnJ7a

We are pleased to present the work of #medicaltattoo artists at The Alliance of Medical Tattooing. We invite surgeons and patients to view their resources at: https://lnkd.in/gyHnUKM4 Our Founder/Director Teresa G Coutee is on their advisory board. We firmly believe patients should be seeking the highest skilled #medicaltattoo artist for their post surgery tattoos. #nonprofitorganization #patientadvocacy #breastcancer #breastreconstruction #SharedDecisionMaking supporting #sdg3