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Dr. Spiegel presents at WSRM 2017

Dr. Spiegel presents at WSRM 2017

Posted June 15, 2017 in Community, Events, Reconstruction

Dr. Spiegel is honored to be invited to speak at the WSRM Congress this weekend in Seoul Korea.  She will be presenting on “ Aesthetic Refinements in Autologous Breast Reconstruction” to other reconstructive microsurgeons from around the world. The (WSRM) is a world premiere organization that was created when the International Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery […]

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Under Reconstruction with Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel

Under Reconstruction with Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel

Posted May 02, 2017 in Community, Dr. Aldona Spiegel, Events, Reconstruction

It’s important to know we are not alone AND we don’t have to face breast cancer alone. Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel’s patients, Jenna, Aleena, Melissa, and Sylvie share their stories about breast reconstruction and their experiences as a patient of Dr. Spiegel’s in an article published by Best of HTexas 2016 . HTexas is Houston’s Premiere Lifestyle Magazine […]

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Ductal Carcinoma and Pregnancy

Posted April 10, 2017 in Community, Reconstruction

Meet Marcela~ Marcela Rodriguez is a young woman who was 19 weeks along in her third pregnancy when a small lump in her breast was discovered.  After ultrasound, Marcela learned she had ductal carcinoma and would need a mastectomy followed by chemotherapy.  Once her treatment was completed, Marcela elected to have breast reconstruction with Dr. […]

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Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Posted March 27, 2017 in Community, Reconstruction

Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is extremely rare and treatable T-cell lymphoma, not breast cancer.  There appears to be an increased risk of developing BIA-ALCL in women with breast implants, requiring further investigation.  It has been noted that most reported incidences are women who have textured implants.  To the best of our knowledge, […]

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Dr. Aldona Spiegel featured in New York Times

Dr. Aldona Spiegel featured in New York Times

Posted January 30, 2017 in Community, Events, Reconstruction

In an article published today on the front page of the New York Times, Dr. Aldona Spiegel, a pioneer in breast sensation restoration, discusses the success she has had restoring breast sensation for many of her patients.  Her patient Karen Holt shares her experience in the article as well.  Dr. Spiegel hopes to bring returning […]

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Houston hosts Super Bowl

Houston hosts Super Bowl

Posted January 25, 2017 in Community, Events

This year Houston is hosting the 2017 Super Bowl and welcoming the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots to our fine city.  No matter who you are routing for, we hope you enjoy the experience and festivities.  With our close proximity to NRG Stadium and approximately 1 million visitors expected in Houston, traffic will be unusually […]

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Microsurgery Conference Presentation

Microsurgery Conference Presentation

Posted January 17, 2017 in Community, Dr. Aldona Spiegel, Events, News, Reconstruction

  Dr. Aldona J. Spiegel presents, Immediate Breast Reconstruction:  Shaping the Perfect Breast as an invited lecturer at the 2017 American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) meeting in Waikoloa, Hawaii.  Dr. Spiegel is an honored member of the ASRM and  participates as a nominating committee member and mentor for the ASRM Women’s Microsurgery group. The […]

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Breast Cancer Patient Education

Breast Cancer Patient Education

Posted January 04, 2017 in Community, Reconstruction

The Women’s Health Care and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 requires health insurance plans that offer breast cancer coverage, provide coverage for prostheses and reconstruction.  Research has confirmed that although this coverage is available, many women simply are not aware of their rights, less than 50% of women! The American Society of Plastic Surgeons was […]

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Bra Wall of Hope-Houston

Bra Wall of Hope-Houston

Posted October 27, 2016 in Community, Events

I wanted to share an event I just heard about this morning. Today, October 27, 2016 at Memorial City Mall in Houston, Texas (I-10 near Gessner) radio station KRBE 104.1 has erected a “BRA WALL OF HOPE” that will honor and benefit those affected by breast cancer.  As of this morning, it was estimated to be […]

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