Robotic Breast Reconstruction with the DIEP Flap Procedure

The Friedman Center is proud to announce that it is now performing robotic-assisted breast reconstruction surgery. This revolutionary technology is providing patients better outcomes and shorter recovery times from reconstruction procedures. What Is Robotic-assisted Surgery? Robotic-assisted surgery is minimally invasive surgery that is done with the help of robotic technology. Rather than directly touching the […]

How a Physical Therapist at STARS Rehabilitation helps breast cancer patients by sharing her own story

Elizabeth Speed, MPT, GTS has been a full-time master of physical therapy for 21 years. She is a supervisor at Northwell’s STARS Rehabilitation and loves working with her patients. In October 2021, at the age of 43, she received the news of a breast cancer diagnosis in her right breast. While she had treated breast […]