Advocating the need for a medical Team Approach in the treatment and recovery from breast cancer, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in partnership with the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS), urges breast cancer patients, and their physicians, to insist that their treatment be handled by a team of healthcare physicians with the appropriate expertise for each procedure and level of care.
The Team Approach to breast cancer care brings together an interdisciplinary group of key medical professionals – gynecologist, radiologist, breast surgeon, medical oncologist, and a plastic surgeon – who work together at the onset of a woman’s breast cancer diagnosis to develop and implement a treatment plan tailored for each patient. When the Team Approach is implemented at the time of diagnosis through treatment and recovery, it can result in significantly improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
As social media continues to revolutionize the way that friends, family members, and colleagues stay in touch with each other, a local plastic surgeon has embraced these technologies as a way to connect with patients both new and old.
Dr. Ram Kalus recognized the value that social media websites could bring to his patients in providing them with an interactive glimpse into what sets his practice apart from others.
Despite the current economic times, Keola Lorenzo, 17, reached out to the plastic surgery community in hopes of finding a surgeon with a humanitarian spirit. He was looking for someone, who could not only correct his life-long concern of protruding ears, but also to consider his difficult economical situation.
Dr. Joseph Cruise, board certified plastic surgeon, Newport Beach, Calif., gave him the ultimate gift of confidence by performing his Otoplasty Surgery pro-bono. The surgery not only enhanced his self-esteem, but also restored his hope that even in a recession, there are those who are still willing to give back and help others.
The condition of protruding ears starts at birth and is due to a congenital lack of curvature of the cartilage within the ear. Otoplasty helps to reposition the ears so that they lay flat against the scalp in a natural fashion, without drawing unwanted attention.
