The Difference Between APEX and DIEP Flap Reconstruction
Dr. Oscar Ochoa discusses the difference between APEX and DIEP flap reconstruction. I am asked this question on the DiepCJourney Facebook page often enough and knew it was time to reach out to an...
View ArticleCelebrating Generosity: An Important Part of Nonprofit Work
Change is the only constant. How many times have we heard that? In today’s fast-paced world nonprofit organizations must remain nimble when seeking support that includes volunteer and financial support...
View ArticleThe Story and Tradition of Our Christmas Poinsettia
This week my husband walked in the door with two beautiful poinsettias to add to the Christmas decorations in our home. It always makes me smile because it is tradition in our home and has been since...
View ArticleThe Gift of Patient Advocacy Wisdom
This episode of the DiepCJourney Podcast recorded in December of 2024 is a discussion across continents with two women leaders I admire who engage in patient advocacy and the patient story. I invite...
View ArticleDealing With The Overwhelming Feeling of Loss
This week has been challenging for so many and for many reasons. The news in the U.S. has focused so much attention on the massive losses in the Los Angeles area from the wildfires. Loss is part of...
View ArticleWorld Cancer Day: United by Unique
February 4, 2025, marks a notable day in the community I serve at DiepCFoundation.org. Along with the hashtag it is World Cancer Day: United by Unique. I have been receiving emails announcing this day....
View ArticleA Young Nurse and Her DIEP Flap Story
This episode of the DiepCJourney podcast shares a fascinating story of a young woman who graciously and professionally takes us through her Journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer, cold...
View ArticleWomen’s History Month 2025: Enriching our Communities
I am sitting at my desk today on March 1, 2025, the first day of Women’s History Month 2025, contemplating the events of this past week. The highlight of my week was attending the Bellevue Chamber of...
View ArticleThe Warmth of the Traveling Pashmina
The warmth of the traveling pashmina is not a title I thought I would be creating for a blog post. This is what I love about writing. You can take the smallest gestures of kindness and share those most...
View ArticleStacked Flap in Breast Reconstruction for Radiated Skin and to Achieve Volume
Listeners of the DiepCJourney podcast are familiar with the DIEP flap breast reconstruction. This is a procedure where the abdominal skin, tissue, and underlying blood vessels are used to replace the...
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