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Breast cancer affects women of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Breast Preservation Foundation believes that all women with breast cancer deserve the opportunity to spare their breasts. We thank these courageous women for sharing their personal stories so that others can be informed and inspired. Download Quicktime
Karen Stein, 60
Diagnosed via mammogram and self-exam, Karen’s cancer was in her nipple. Due to her small breasts, her coordinated surgical team recommended a skin-sparing mastectomy with reconstruction over a lumpectomy. Both her nipple and breast were later reconstructed.
If you or someone you know would like to contribute a personal story regarding having the skin-sparing mastectomy, not being offered the skin-sparing mastectomy, or receiving a radical mastectomy, please contact Hila Parks, Director of Operations for the Breast Preservation Foundation, at hila@breastpreservation.org or call 877-SPARE-01. We welcome your participation and thank you for your support. It is important that newly diagnosed women have access to other survivors’ experiences.
