DIEP FLap Advocacy
Women's ability to choose tissue based reconstruction is being challenged
Updates and Resources
Dr. Christopher Pannucci, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Plastic Surgery Northwest, is just one of the many supporters in the fight for DIEP Flap advocacy.
On the 17th of August 2023, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons published an article titled Beyond survival: Championing women’s rights to tailored post-mastectomy solutions. In it the author delves into recent developments in post-masectomy solutions. Specifically the medical billing alterations and the complications in accessing DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Elisabeth Potter with the Community Breast Cancer Alliance
Click here for the interview:
Elisabeth Potter, MD (@drelisabethpotter) • Instagram photos and videos
Resources
Download these letter templates to send out as advocacy.
DOWNLOAD LETTER TO YOUR SENATOR
DOWNLOAD LETTER TO YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
Community Breast Cancer Alliance
For more information regarding DIEP Flap Reconstruction Advocacy visit the BreastCancer.org
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