{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 96: Breast Sensibility: The Mind\/Body Connection","description":"On this episode of the DiepCJourney\u00ae podcast my guest is Dr. Stefania Tuinder, a notable global expert in breast sensation for those undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Originally from Italy, she is now located in Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands and works at an academic hospital. Her main work there is microsurgery, not only breasts but for sure breasts is where she does the majority of her work. Dr. Tuinder does only autologous breast reconstruction using all kinds of flaps. She has an active research interest in breast sensibility. The word sensibility is often referred to as sensation in the U.S. As Dr. Tuinder tells us, function is as important as aesthetics, and one cannot exist without the other. In addition to her work in the Netherlands, she works one week each month at the European Institute of Oncology doing breast reconstruction building a microsurgery team and center there. Dr. Tuinder walks us through the information on her Breast Reconstruction and Sensibility webpage and all it has to offer. She welcomes your feedback and wants to hear from you. The link to contact her is: https:\/\/www.breastsensibility.com\/contact One statement from her webpage states: \u201cAfter amputation or reconstruction, the nerve connections between the breast and brain change.\u201d This is a valuable episode for patients, clinicians, medical students, and trainees, as well as caregivers for those going through breast surgery. Be sure to check out the video episode on the DiepCFoundation YouTube channel to watch the presentation. As we wrapped up, Dr. Tuinder left us with a message that resonated deeply: \u201cAll of you are beautiful. All of you don\u2019t need to be perfect, but to feel well with yourself and that would be enough. Don\u2019t let someone else decide for you. Decide by yourself what is really important to feel good. Because when you feel good you are beautiful.\u201d Connect with Dr. Tuinder on the following platforms: LinkedIn: Stefania (Plastic Surgeon) Tuinder LinkedIn: Breast Sensibility Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stefania_tuinder\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/breast.sensibility\/ Facebook: Breast Sensibility ","author_name":"DiepCJourney Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/diepcjourney.com\/","html":"