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Jewel Plants a Flower for Breast Cancer Awareness

In a couple days I will be attending the national meeting of the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). While there a special fundraising event will be held featuring the recording artist, Jewel. You may know that October is breast cancer awareness month. The idea is to raise awareness of the seriousness of the problem that breast cancer poses and make women aware that there is great hope for a good recovery. Part of that recovery can include breast reconstruction. Jewel has recorded a song entitled, “Flower”, that she will perform live at the meeting to benefit breast cancer awareness.

One in eight American women will suffer breast cancer in their lifetime. That is a shockingly high number. Every woman should be aware of that possibility and take steps to help themselves stay healthy. Regular mammograms and self exams play a big part. Women requiring treatment for breast cancer should be aware that there are many options for reconstruction of their breasts that can often be started right away, the same day as any cancer procedure they may need. Jewel will perform “Flower” at the ASPS meeting on Breast Reconstruction Awareness day to help women know that they have options when going through cancer surgery that may change their breasts. Attached is a clip that tells more of that story:

I hope you never need to consider breast reconstruction and stay cancer free throughout your life. If you do find that you need treatment for breast cancer always remember that you have options for recreating your breasts after cancer treatment. Seek out the opinion of board certified plastic surgeons and together develop a plan that is right for you.