Close the loop on breast cancer Research has shown that not all women are made aware of their options for breast reconstruction at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis. To promote awareness of breast reconstruction options, the 6th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or “BRA Day,” is set for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, with the aim Continue Reading
Legendary singer named 2015 spokesperson The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign has announced that Patti LaBelle, a legendary singer, author and actress, has joined the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the Plastic Surgery Foundation to help women “close the loop” on breast cancer. As the campaign’s spokesperson for 2015, LaBelle will be instrumental in educating Continue Reading
Singer Jewel is spokesperson for Oct. 17, 2012 event to “close the loop” The U.S. has joined 20 other countries in recognizing October 17 each year as National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. This international event is designed to “close the loop” on breast cancer by promoting education, awareness and access to breast reconstruction following Continue Reading
Singer/songwriter joins international effort to increase awareness The United States and 20 other countries are joining an international effort to increase awareness about options for breast reconstruction after having a mastectomy. The initiative, which was announced by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF), will feature award-winning recording artist and actress Jewel Continue Reading