Western New York Area

Hi Little Flower, I had Dr. Joel Yellin too and love him to pieces. He is kind, supportive, good with the family, even gives you his cell number so you can always reach him. He did a beautiful job and when we reached my 5 year mark and he let me loose, I felt bereft, promised to always to take my calls, you couldn't get better, he is Rochester General Breast Center.

Hi Maureen,

I am back here after I left or awhile. I would love to be able to meet with some other women with Stage IV. I have been on Afinitor for over 1 year, but found to today it isn't working any longer and some of my liver mets have increased in size. My Doctor stopped my medication and on the 18th will do a number of scans and are a decision as to what i left. I live in the Buffalo, Niagara Falls area of Western NY. I would love to others near my area.

hi Rozann

hoping you get control with with a new med. Join the FB page too. Most of us post in both places. Keep us all posted on your scans and I am praying they have something up their sleeve to get those buggers receding!

hi there.  I was at Roswell and had Dr Edge. The biggest thing to ask at both hospitals since they are teaching hospitals, is " who will actually perform your surgery?". Edge was my surgeon, but a Resident operated on me with him over seeing the operation, but not doing the cutting or actual surgery. So if that is important to you , definitely ask the question. Given its summer, both hospitals will have newer residents just out of med school.  Dr Edge is retired now but at the time was head of the BC surgical teams.  I had lumpectomy and no issues . I'm glad I did that over mastectomy as that is a very big surgery and you can have many more risks with complications, infections etc. Good luck to you and stay in touch.

There is also a WNY breast cancer facebook page we all belong to. If you're on facebook look it up. The ladies are pretty active there.  A great group of woman and we get together for lunches, support etc.

Bevin

Hi

I’m trying to find the right place to ask about a DIEP flap at Roswell in Buffalo NY

I’m new to the community - had implants done 12 years ago at age 46 after a double for a stage 3B but because of implantproblems PS has put this on the table.

I’m worried - but I hate the implants.

Any forum someone could steer me to for people in my area ? Thank you so much

hi Sandra

I'd you call Roswell, they will direct you to the right person to see.. their number to call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) to schedule an appointment.