Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Testimonial

00:00:00.880 --> 00:00:09.740 I was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 23rd, 2021. 00:00:09.770 --> 00:00:14.800 I worked extensively with the Northwell Health Team, and I was given the option of 00:00:14.800 --> 00:00:17.040 three different doctors, and I saw the work of Dr. 00:00:17.060 --> 00:00:21.600 Oren Lerman's, and I wanted to explore if he could do the same type of work for me. 00:00:21.600 --> 00:00:22.080 I met Dr. 00:00:22.100 --> 00:00:26.500 Lerman a couple of days later and knew immediately that it was a good fit. 00:00:26.530 --> 00:00:32.120 His professionalism and knowledge of the type of breast cancer that I had 00:00:32.140 --> 00:00:36.140 helped make my decision, as well as just knowing that I was in good hands. 00:00:36.170 --> 00:00:38.440 Being diagnosed with breast cancer under 00:00:38.460 --> 00:00:42.700 40 and no family history can be a really devastating experience. 00:00:42.730 --> 00:00:48.060 You go through the emotions of, "How could this happen to me to, I need the treatment 00:00:48.090 --> 00:00:54.060 immediately, and, I want to feel still like myself." 00:00:54.090 --> 00:00:57.000 I was in a 14-hour surgery with my double 00:00:57.030 --> 00:01:02.100 mastectomy plus my reconstruction, and I was immediately happy with the results. 00:01:02.130 --> 00:01:08.240 I felt as if I had some of my, I don't know, femininity, humanity back. 00:01:08.270 --> 00:01:11.400 It felt like as much as cancer took from 00:01:11.430 --> 00:01:17.560 me, having a surgeon who was able I was able to reconstruct me in a way that made 00:01:17.590 --> 00:01:21.080 me look and feel better than ever was something that I really needed.