Friends Of The Feather

Two friends talking about mastectomy recovery
Welcome to Friends of the Feather!
This is a special space that allows for women who are embarking on their reconstructive journeys to read about and learn from the women who have come before them.
Our Friends of the Feather share their recovery experiences and offer perspectives and thoughts to not only provide insight for those who need it, but to also share and reflect their own journeys. In this space you will dive in to the experiences of former patients, family members, care takers, and clinical staff on profile style interviews that foster a sense of understanding and belonging to this larger community.  
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Friends Of The Feather

Laura, two sided DIEP flap

Laura, two sided DIEP flap

Laura Gress: New Lenox, IL Age:  42 Reason for Reconstruction: I wanted to look feminine, feel normal, and look as close to my pre-surgery appearance as possible.   One thing...

Laura, two sided DIEP flap

Laura Gress: New Lenox, IL Age:  42 Reason for Reconstruction: I wanted to look feminine, feel normal, and look as close to my pre-surgery appearance as possible.   One thing...

Annie, Lumpectomy and Lymph Node Resection

Annie, Lumpectomy and Lymph Node Resection

Annie Bond Los Angeles, CA Age: 26 at diagnosis, 35 currently. Reason for Mastectomy: Lumpectomy and Lymph Node Resection

Annie, Lumpectomy and Lymph Node Resection

Annie Bond Los Angeles, CA Age: 26 at diagnosis, 35 currently. Reason for Mastectomy: Lumpectomy and Lymph Node Resection

Jamie, Two Sided DIEP Flap

Jamie, Two Sided DIEP Flap

Friends of the Feather: Jamie, Cincinnati Age: 43 Reason for Mastectomy:  DCIS Type of Reconstruction (if applicable): Two Sided DIEP Flap

Jamie, Two Sided DIEP Flap

Friends of the Feather: Jamie, Cincinnati Age: 43 Reason for Mastectomy:  DCIS Type of Reconstruction (if applicable): Two Sided DIEP Flap

Ellyn, Aesthetic Flat Closure

Ellyn, Aesthetic Flat Closure

Friends of the Feather  Age: 58 (57 at time of diagnosis)  Reason for Mastectomy:  Multi focal cancer of the left breast  Type of Reconstruction (if applicable): Aesthetic Flat Closure  ...

Ellyn, Aesthetic Flat Closure

Friends of the Feather  Age: 58 (57 at time of diagnosis)  Reason for Mastectomy:  Multi focal cancer of the left breast  Type of Reconstruction (if applicable): Aesthetic Flat Closure  ...

Sarah Dickinson, Expanders to Implants

Sarah Dickinson, Expanders to Implants

Friends of the Feather  Age: 36 Date of Surgery: June 16th, 2022 Type of Reconstruction (if applicable): Expanders to Implants.   One thing I wish I would have known before...

Sarah Dickinson, Expanders to Implants

Friends of the Feather  Age: 36 Date of Surgery: June 16th, 2022 Type of Reconstruction (if applicable): Expanders to Implants.   One thing I wish I would have known before...

T. Williams, Expanders to Implants

T. Williams, Expanders to Implants

Friends of the Feather  Date of Surgery: 2/1/2012 Type of Reconstruction: Two-stage, tissue expander implant-based   One thing I wish I would have known before surgery: The significant risk for...

T. Williams, Expanders to Implants

Friends of the Feather  Date of Surgery: 2/1/2012 Type of Reconstruction: Two-stage, tissue expander implant-based   One thing I wish I would have known before surgery: The significant risk for...