The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center Hosts Workshop on Breast Reconstruction, September 28

Breast reconstruction can help women who have undergone a mastectomy to complete their healing process by restoring physical and emotional balance. However, according to a survey published in JAMA Surgery in 2014, most women who undergo a mastectomy for breast cancer do not opt for breast reconstruction.

To help educate women who have received a breast cancer diagnosis and are considering breast reconstruction, the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will host Frankly Speaking about Cancer - Breast Reconstruction on Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel.

This free, informational workshop, funded by a grant from the Plastic Surgery Foundation, will feature a discussion with Monmouth Medical Center physicians Negin Griffith, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and Manpreet Kohli, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained breast surgeon with the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Centers. Drs. Griffith and Kohli will discuss a number of topics related to breast reconstruction including: reconstruction and non-reconstruction options; how to make a decision on surgery; medical factors that may influence a decision; and how to prepare for and what to expect after surgery.

Pre-registration for Frankly Speaking about Cancer - Breast Reconstruction is requested as seating is limited. Dinner will be provided for attendees. The Sheraton Eatontown Hotel is located at 6 Industrial Highway East in Eatontown. To register, call 1-888-724-7123.

The Cancer Support Community offers supportive programs, education, and hope for individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis, no matter where treatment is received. Monthly programs include relaxation and guided imagery; yoga; mindfulness meditation; exercise for strength; support groups and much more. Please contact CSC at 732-923-6090, or email Joan Hogan at joan.hogan@rwjbh.org for a copy of the monthly program calendar.

About Monmouth Medical Center

Located in Long Branch, N.J., Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, along with The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a teaching affiliate of Philadelphia’s Drexel University College of Medicine for more than 40 years. From its earliest days, Monmouth Medical Center has been a leader in surgical advancement and has introduced many technological firsts to the region, including robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Monmouth as a regional leader in cancer, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology and neurosurgery. Monmouth Medical Center is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization of employer purchasers of health care and the nation’s leading experts on patient safety.