As a mother and reconstructive pediatric surgeon, caring for young people is part of my every day, and I feel quite capable of fixing a full range of children’s physical concerns. Youth mental health, however, is an area where we can’t simply “fix” things, despite our best efforts.

Dr. Sharline Aboutanos and her colleague, Breast Surgical Oncologist Kandace McGuire, MD, held a virtual tea with the support group Here for the Girls to share valuable, in-depth information with women facing a breast cancer diagnosis.

Every woman with a breast cancer diagnosis faces a myriad of decisions, to the point that it often feels completely overwhelming. We want to help as you consider information that will support you in your process.

We asked Dr. Sharline Aboutanos for some of her top tips for helping the reconstructive surgery process go as smoothly as possible for your child and you. Here’s what she had to say.

Dr. Sharline Aboutanos is excited to announce an upcoming virtual conversation about breast surgery and reconstruction, hosted by Here for the Girls.

Though it’s absolutely okay if your quarantine doesn’t look productive and Instagram-ready, we’ve enjoyed seeing how people are finding silver linings and using their time to help others, catch up on house projects, or even pick up new hobbies. If you’d love to give something new a try but are unsure where to start, read on for a few of our favorite new at-home hobby ideas.