When Dr Jewell’s team asked me to write a blog post to share on their website about my experience going through a breast cancer diagnosis, I jumped at the chance to use this opportunity to share some important things I learned about this process that aren’t readily available online. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal …
I had no illusion that my breast cancer diagnosis demanded anything less than the most current research and the best medical providers. Fortunately, I have numerous contacts in the medical community and they unanimously recommended Dr's. Kollmorgen and Jewell as the best possible surgeons to have on my medical team. While seeking a second opinion …
My Story I am now 61 years old, and have lived longer than my mother who died at age 56 from ovarian cancer. Fifteen years ago my doctor brought up the fact that my mother, grandmother, and aunt have all died of either ovarian or breast cancer, and that I would be a good candidate …
>Dr. Jewell & his staff have participated in Dandelions Bras for a Cure the past 3 years. This year’s bra theme was “Under Reconstruction” Bras for a Cure is a great event to get our message out to women facing breast cancer to know their options about breast reconstruction at the beginning of their diagnosis …
Jewell Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa are proud Sponsors of Christmas for kids! The mission of Christmas for Kids is more than simply providing clothes and toys to underprivileged children. We are creating lasting memories for the families that we help, and all of the families that volunteer their time to shop, wrap, and deliver …
Jewell Plastic Surgery is proud to be a participant in the Dandelions Flowers Bras for a Cure. Bras for a Cure is such a creative way to bring mindfulness to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year the focus is on Breast Density. What does breast density have to do with mammograms? If I am told …
BRAve Face It all started in July 2010 when I heard the words BREAST CANCER. Now before this I had friends and my friends had friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer and I thought what would I do if I was ever told I had breast cancer. I even cared for women …
BRAve Face Six years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a lumpectomy, followed by chemo and radiation. I ended up with an inverted nipple that needed to be reconstructed. I had reconstructive surgery with a different local surgeon who implanted a breast implant and did a flap to fix my nipple. After …
BRAve Face Who knew 2014 would be such an eventful year. On January 2, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was told it was a very aggressive type of breast cancer. This of course led to many appointments with many different doctors. I started chemo on January 16th. After I discovered my breast lump, …
BRAve Face My journey to breast reconstruction is different than most patients. In 2013, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 44. Because of my strong family history of cancer, I had BRAC 1 testing done and it was positive. I opted to have bilateral prophylactic mastectomies with immediate breast reconstruction. I chose this …