Start with the statistic of 7 out of 10 women who have breast cancer surgery are never apprised of their options regarding reconstruction. Give that information to a 2x breast cancer survivor who has had a double mastectomy with reconstruction. Have that survivor discuss the information with her plastic surgeon, Dr. Saul Berger, who made her journey so easy and to whom she has turned to enlist help to provide information to help others. Add to that, the survivor’s husband, Kirk Jaco, who not only was her caregiver but also is a genius when it comes to creative visioning, videography, editing and possesses a desire to produce an awesome product. Voila! “The BREASTation” is created.
7 out of 10 women who have breast cancer surgery are never apprised of their options regarding reconstruction.
What has resulted is so much more than I could ever have imagined. What I learned along the way is that while we have an awesome doctor whose years of experience can help with the answers to any questions we may have about breast health and support, etc., I didn’t know the questions to ask. I also learned that while I didn’t want a lecture series or a series of written articles to have to read, I had no idea what could be created to fit my vision. And most of all, I really wanted to convey the message that regardless of what you may be facing, it is so much easier when the fear is removed by knowing what to expect and how to deal with it and knowing that you are never alone.
This is the rather tall order that I presented to Dr. Berger and Kirk. Then I stepped back and watched as these two very unique individuals brought their own personalities to the project and developed what is now known as “The BREASTation“. While they are both very sensitive to the subject matter being presented, you will appreciate how they allow for the development of each topic in its own natural and unscripted way. The website is up and running and the first completed episode has been uploaded for your viewing. I hope that you will take the time to check it out so that you can get idea of what the future of this series will be.
I know about a number of subjects they are planning to attack and the venues in which these subjects will be presented and I do promise you that it will definitely be something that you will want to continue to follow. They will take you places that you would never have been able to go in the past and will continue to present everything from the perspective of a doctor who truly cares about his patients and a guy who will always share a perspective that comes from his very heart and soul and a natural desire to help others.
I am so very grateful for what these two have given to all of us and hope that you will find that there is something here for everyone. Please join me for a stop at The BREASTation as we share this very special experience together.
Barbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide.