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Patient Support After Breast Reconstruction
Discover our PRMA patient support services.
Feeling overwhelmed with information and questions about your breast reconstruction journey? You're not alone. We have patients who have been in your shoes—and they're here to help.
About Our Patient Advocate Team
At PRMA, we strive to educate our patients on all their options for breast reconstruction. We also recognize the importance of learning more about breast reconstruction procedures from other patient's perspectives. For this reason, we have created our Patient Advocate team. Made up of women who have previously undergone breast reconstruction, our Patient Advocates are always available to speak with you one-on-one about their experiences with surgery.
This valuable insight may help you decide what procedure is right for you. Our patient liaison is always available to help get you connected. She can be reached via email or by calling 210-429-7179.
Are you a previous patient and interested in joining the Patient Advocate team?
Breast Advocate® Shared Decision-Making App
Your treatment. Your voice.
Take control of your reconstruction journey with Breast Advocate®, the world’s first shared decision-making app for breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are living with breast cancer, or are a survivor exploring your options, this free app is here to help you make informed decisions that align with your values and goals.
Created by leading breast cancer specialists and patient advocates—including our own PRMA team—Breast Advocate® delivers personalized, evidence-based information and surgical recommendations tailored to your diagnosis, preferences, lifestyle, and recovery priorities. From lumpectomy to mastectomy, DIEP flap to going flat, and even male breast reconstruction, the app ensures you’re never navigating your choices alone.
PRMA is proud to co-contribute to this revolutionary resource because we believe every patient deserves to understand all their options, including those not widely discussed, like advanced sensation restoration.
Empower your voice. Discover your options.
DIEP C Journey Foundation
Exploring breast reconstruction options after mastectomy.
Navigating life after a breast cancer diagnosis or a BRCA-positive result can feel overwhelming. If you're facing mastectomy and exploring reconstruction, the DIEP C Journey Foundation is here to walk beside you with trusted, evidence-based guidance and personal stories from women who've lived it.
Through this resource, you'll find medical insight and firsthand experiences from former PRMA patients and others who chose natural tissue reconstruction. Their journeys, shared with honesty and strength, offer powerful perspectives, encouragement, and validation to help you make the choice that's right for you.
You are not alone. Whether you're at the beginning of your research or preparing for surgery, the DIEP C Journey Foundation offers both clarity and connection—exactly when you need it.
Real patients. Real stories. Real support.
Additional Resources
ThriveWell Cancer Foundation
ThriveWell Cancer Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by funding cancer research, providing patient support, and offering programs to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
Overcomers
Overcomers is a non-profit organization and a sisterhood for breast cancer survivors. Their mission is to be real in sharing our needs, build strong foundational relationships, and walk out our journey in victory, serving others in our circle of influence.
Financial help is available from The Dove Fund, a patient assistance fund launched by Overcomers in 2022. It can help underinsured women with $1,000 of certain out-of-pocket medical expenses related to their breast cancer treatment (including Phase 1 reconstruction procedures). Eligibility is primarily subject to residency requirements, the ability to demonstrate financial need, and available funding.
Click here to complete the “Pre-Qualification” checklist included in the application to see if you qualify.
AiRS (Alliance in Reconstructive Surgery)
The AiRS Foundation works in partnership with physicians in the United States, providing the resources necessary to make breast reconstruction surgery an option for women who would not otherwise have access. They partner with healthcare providers, healthcare centers, and other groups to promote this service and teach other professionals and educators to carry on this work while supporting advances in healthcare research.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs and co-pays, and their professional oncology social workers can help you find additional resources.
Slew Cancer Wellness Center
SLEW Cancer Wellness Center provides FREE Emotional and physical support to meet the needs of low-income, uninsured, and under-insured women recovering from or battling cancer.
Knitted Knockers
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures for breast cancer surgeries.
FORCE
FORCE’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers.
Remember Betty
Remember Betty’s mission is to help minimize the financial burden associated with breast cancer for patients & survivors by providing direct financial support to them so that they can focus on recovery & quality of life.
Heavenly Mimi
Heavenly Mimi’s mission is to “Make A Difference.” They are dedicated to those in need during their cancer journey. Heavenly Mimi is committed to providing financial assistance and empowerment to anyone going through this challenge in their life.
Heal In Comfort
Founded in 2010 by breast cancer survivor Cherie B. Mathews, Heal in Comfort provides recovery products to help women heal in comfort and dignity after surgery in their battle against breast cancer!
Support When You Need It Most
A successful surgery is only the foundation of your experience with PRMA. We set the stage for a confident, more empowered you by providing:
- A dual-surgeon approach that shortens surgery time and boosts safety
- Access to the Breast Advocate® App for decision support and planning
- A dedicated patient liaison to help with every detail
- Resources to help you feel mentally and emotionally ready
Find Support After Breast Reconstruction
PRMA is here to help you recover from breast reconstruction surgery. You’re not alone—we help you understand every detail, every step, every time.