{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 59: A Breast Cancer Patient Intent on Finding Access to a DIEP Flap Surgeon","description":" Access to medical care for those affected by breast cancer is crucial, and often life transformative. This personal story will give emphasis to the voice of an advocate, a woman of strength, and determined to find the best care available for her during her personal journey from diagnosis to recovery from reconstructive surgery. My guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney podcast is Dana Brown, a 54-year-old wife, mother, and educator. She has been married to her best friend and soulmate for 35 years. She was intent on finding a well-qualified microsurgeon to perform her DIEP flap breast reconstruction after enduring multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. It turned out to be a formidable task but one she tackled head on. After researching other practices around the country, she was able to find one in her state. She found Dr. Kasia Kania to perform her breast reconstruction. Dana's voice waivers when she tells us the words Dr. Kania spoke to her at their initial consult, "I can fix that."  Together, they wrote appeals to state insurance to obtain the best possible care for Donna.  She is now in recovery from her successful DIEP flap with Dr. Kania. The lesson to be learned is one of perseverance and stopping at nothing until one finds the best surgeon to perform what is for many a life-changing surgery after loss of breasts due to breast cancer. Dana\u2019s story is not unique. There are many who must fight to gain access to care. It can be emotionally and physically exhausting but with Dana\u2019s determination and the combined efforts and support of her family and surgeon, she made it happen. The listener will draw many lessons and tips from my guest. It was a touching interview and I value the honest account of Dana\u2019s experience helping others. Dana\u2019s social media account: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drdanajo\/ Dr. Kasia Kania\u2019s social media accounts and information: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drkasiakania\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/taylorplasticsurgery\/ LinkedIn: Kasia Kania, MD, MPH Facebook: Taylor Plastic Surgery    ","author_name":"DiepCJourney Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/diepcjourney.com\/","html":"