Threads of Strength
Threads of Strength and a Message of Hope By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by Suzanne Pack Cancer is never just a medical diagnosis. It is a story that reshapes lives, challenges identities, and tests the boundaries of courage. For three Texas women, Julie Hudson, Terry Weilbacher, and Brenda Nelson, the journeys […]
Breast Reconstructive Surgeons
Breast Reconstructive Surgeons’ Partnership Has Roots in Their Mentor-Mentee Past By Paul J. Watkins Lauren Whipple, MD, is a microsurgeon at PRMA Plastic Surgery in San Antonio. PRMA is a member of the Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA), the nation’s largest private network of reconstructive surgical experts designed to advance access to life-changing microsurgical […]
When Healing Hurts
The Hidden Link Between Breast Cancer and Lymphedema By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic When Rebecca T. completed treatment for breast cancer, she thought the hard part was behind her. Five years later, she noticed something wasn’t right. Her right arm began to swell, slowly […]
Bringing Hope and a Better Quality of Life
Texas Oncology The core mission at Texas Oncology – San Antonio is to bring hope and a better quality of life to breast cancer patients. Every patient who entrusts their care to us is unique, and every fight, critical. We believe patients deserve access to the best breast cancer care available, the […]
Fighting Breast Cancer: A Mission Close to Home
Supporting the Community, Fighting Breast Cancer: A Mission Close to Home By Jennifer Page, Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills Director of Communications and Community Engagement A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most frightening and life-changing experiences, but Methodist Healthcare is close to home to support you and your loved ones every […]