Long Island woman beats breast cancer, shines at Mets fantasy camp

Kathie Pecinka didn’t plan on having her life rerouted by breast cancer. She was a Long Island nurse educator, a lifelong baseball enthusiast, and someone who understood health from both sides of the stethoscope—until a diagnosis five years ago came completely out of left field. But instead of stepping back, she stepped up to the […]

Rockland County Family Takes Proactive Approach to Cancer Risk

When cancer strikes generation after generation, it can feel like fate. But for one Rockland County family, the story didn’t end with fear — it turned into empowerment. After losing loved ones to cancer, three generations of women made a bold decision: to confront their genetic risk head-on and take control of their futures.

Together, We Are Stronger

Community helps us thrive, especially when we’re facing difficult moments in our lives. Connecting with other women who are undergoing breast reconstruction is a great way to tap into a network of support, encouragement, and hope.

Northwell opens $3M Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery

Northwell Health has opened a $3 million, 4,600-square-foot outpatient comprehensive reconstructive breast and lymphatic surgery center designed for women with breast cancer or a genetic predisposition for the disease. Surgeons at the Gerald J. Friedman Center for Breast and Lymphatic Surgery specialize in breast and lymphatic reconstruction, have pioneered many advances in the field and are recognized internationally as leaders in research and innovation.