By: Tyesha Renee My name is Tyesha Renee, owner of Just Saying, Thank You. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks before my 35th birthday and with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer to the bone at 37. They say there is no testimony without a test. With the hell I went through, I believe it is my purpose…
Dr. John Diaz, MD is a Oncology Specialist in Miami, FL. Dr. Diaz has more experience with Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecologic Surgery, and Gynecologic Care than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Hospital Of Miami. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments.John Diaz,…
By: Amanda Hagley I was 21 years old when I had my prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. I had just graduated college a week before the operation and, no – I didn’t have breast cancer. So why the hell would I do this to myself? Let me tell you the whole story, starting from the very beginning this time. Losing…
Dr. Jill Waibel Dr. Waibel practices as a Board Certified Dermatologist specializing in medical dermatology, cutaneous laser surgery and cosmetic dermatology for all ages. She is based at Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute in Miami, Florida where she operates as Medical Director and Owner. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Waibel is the Subsection Chief of Dermatology at Baptist…
By Rachel Samuels When I was diagnosed with the BRCA mutation in February of 2019, I knew I would have to get a double mastectomy. At that moment I could not pinpoint when a good time would be. Maybe after I get married? Maybe after I have children? Maybe when my kids are older? I was not ready to make…
As a native of Miami, Dr. Chuong was thrilled to return home when she joined the Fertility & IVF Center of Miami in 2016, to help couples fulfill their desires to become parents. She earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 2004 and her medical degree from the University of South Florida in 2008. Dr. Chuong continued her…
By: Dr. Alexea Gaffney Dr. Alexea M. Gaffney, MD is a triple-board certified Infectious Disease sub-specialist, Internist and Pediatrician. She is, above and beyond this, a mother, speaker, author and coach. Dr. Alexea invited the world into her life when she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 37. She publicly shared her journey through social media as…
By: Megan Burger I honestly don’t know where to start…today a year ago, I had my Preventative double mastectomy. WOW! The lessons I have learnt over the past year have been world altering… What I have been through is not the “normal journey of a Previvor” in my opinion (or well I freaking hope not!) I have had immense lows…
By: Anne Peled, MD Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is the latest evolution in mastectomy techniques. With this approach, the entire breast skin envelope, including the nipple and areola skin, are preserved, while all the breast tissue is removed as part of the surgery. By saving the nipple and areola skin, the outside of the breasts look similar to how they did…
Ana Cecilia Belzarena, M.D., is an orthopedic surgical oncologist with Miami Cancer Institute and a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. She specializes in the surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors, including benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumors; with a main interest in limb salvage procedures, and metastatic lesions. She also manages the orthopedic problems…
