My Story
I was a surgeon in Michigan for over 25 years, starting with trauma and general surgery before transitioning to only breast surgery. In those early years, things were very fast-paced and adrenaline-driven. In spite of that, I always appreciated the importance of developing a rapport with the trauma and general surgery patients and their families to enhance healing and recovery. When I concentrated on just breast surgery, I had the ability to schedule more time for each patient and to truly understand them and their family. I had the honor of caring for three generations of women from the same family all carrying the BRCA gene. I had patients returning annually for up to 19 years for reassurance and reconnecting. The patients appreciated the personalized treatment and compassionate care. It became evident that a patient's success was not only in having a doctor with great surgical ability but also in having a doctor who empathizes, educates, and empowers women.
When I moved to Arizona a year ago, I seriously contemplated retirement but I realized my true passion to help breast cancer patients was still very eminent. My previous patients, many of whom have now become my friends, still remark on how they valued having me as their go-to person - being patient to hear their story, knowledgable to answer their questions, and sensitive to respect their vulnerabilities. I began Pink Ribbon Consulting because it offered me a platform to continue my passion - to assist women in their breast cancer journey by providing emotional and motivational support, treatment navigation, lifestyle instruction, and coping skills development. I want my clients to know that they are not alone in this fight!
My Goal
Breast cancer is not just a disease, it affects every aspect of a patient's life. Beyond having a talented treatment team, there are many facets that may require additional care and coaching such as expression of emotions, communication and relationships, understanding and education, physical well-being, body image, therapeutic sequelae, genetic implications, and mental wellness. It is this list of concerns that I would like to address with a personalized and compassionate approach. I've seen the fear, the anxiety, and the depression. I've been asked the questions about appearance, privacy, surgical choices, side effects, clinical trials, genetic risks, and so on. My goal is to convert those uncertainties to clarity, those vulnerabilities to confidence, and those feelings of being lost to empowerment through support, solutions, or just talk therapy.
So let's find out what works best for you and start navigating you through your breast cancer journey. Click the link below to set up a free discovery call. It is the first step towards our collaboration in this fight!
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