by carinamarielivoti | Apr 28, 2026 | Physical & Emotional Recovery, Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
Travel is stressful for everyone. If you’ve had breast reconstruction surgery, adding the unknowns of navigating airport security with implants, expanders, or prostheses can produce even more anxiety. If you’re wondering what to expect at TSA and how your body or... 
by carinamarielivoti | Jan 22, 2026 | Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
When you’re dealing with breast cancer or preparing for breast reconstruction, managing illness is a full-time job. When you do not feel well, miss work, and watch your income drop, everything feels even heavier. Many people do not realize that financial assistance... 
by carinamarielivoti | Dec 1, 2025 | Community Updates, Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
A letter from BreastReconstruction.org Managing Director, Ron Israeli, M.D., on new breast reconstruction legislation: Insurance coverage for breast reconstruction today is guided by the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA). The WHRCA mandates that... 
by carinamarielivoti | May 6, 2025 | Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 mandates insurance coverage for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, but that does not mean that getting your procedures covered is simple. Health insurance varies by state, carrier, plan, and more. We sat down with... 
by carinamarielivoti | Mar 29, 2024 | Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) was designed and enacted to legally protect the right to breast reconstruction. The law remains in place, however, a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape has illuminated some limitations within its protections.... 
by carinamarielivoti | Mar 22, 2024 | Preparation, Logistics, and Patients' Rights
Medicine is a two way relationship. When choosing your care team, credentials and experience are critical, but so is mutual fit. Comfort, communication, and understanding are essential to a successful doctor patient relationship. True partnership not only improves the...
