Topic: Tampa FL PS

Hi sailorgirl,

I had bilateral MX Oct. 09 at Moffitt Cancer Center by Dr. C Cox.  I loved him.  He is warm and fuzzy :o).  I had my reconstruction by Dr. G Mosiello this past March 6th.  I wouldn't exactly call him "warm and fuzzy" either, but very good.  He is very kind and sincere, just not a talker.  He does listen.  I just saw him Friday for my 3 mos. checkup after implants.  I am very happy as was he.  I wouldn"t hesitate to recommend him.  Sometimes personality isn't the most important thing going for them.  I am a registered nurse, so I've worked with all kinds :o).  I don't think Dr. Cox would refer to if he didn't have confidence in them.

Good luck to you, I wish you the best.

Pam

Hi HuneyB2 - Are you the Pam I spoke with on the phone a few weeks ago??  Do you work for SW?

I tried to call you but I must have taken down the wrong phone numer

Dr, Ghurani did a DIEP on me in Feb .  I could not be happier with my results.  He is not super warm and fuzzy to begin with, but he does care a great deal and becomes "friendlier" as you get to know him.  I highly recommend him.  He and his team took AWESOME care of me.  If you have questions about the DIEP that he doesn't answer for you, let me know.  He will try to "scare" you out of the DIEP as it is not an easy procedure to recover from and the risks involved post operatively, but as he said, if you come back after hearing all that, he knows you are prepared. 

I live in Tampa , Fl is anyone familiar with the gummy bears reconstruction implants the new generation of silicone.  Anyone know about any nipples reconstrction procedures?  I am going to Moffit Cancer Center and will have bilateral mastectomy.

Hi Ladies.  I am also in Tampa and LOVE my plastic surgeon, Dr. Henry Redmond.  I had a bilater mas. in January and had the TE's placed shortly after.  I have just finished chemo (1 week in today!) and my exchange is scheduled for July 21.  So excited to shed these rocks.  I had a couple bumps in the road along the way and my onco thought I had an infection in my TE's and  delayed chemo for a month.  I decided to talk to Dr. Redmond and he said I was experiencing a reaction not an infection.  Turns out my onco agreed and I was able to procede.  But to be set back a month was so hard!

But I agree that if your doc recommended a PS, he must feel confident in him.  His reputation is on the line, too.

Maggie

Hi Ladies, I was diagnose with grade 1 but two of those and then I had a MRI bio and they did a guided needle bio and found cancer in the ducts.  I was told then that I needed a mastectomy. I just got my second opinion  at  Moffit.  to see Dr. Laronga. I will get my operation there. I saw Dr Ghurani' and now I will check out Paul Smith to do reconstruction with the silicone. I could not find out if Ghurani was Board Certified. I am still trying to find out about the silcones and how do they make a nipple.

flacracker - speak to Abby in Dr. Ghurani's office.  She's his assistant and works with both David and Paul Smith and Rami Ghurani so she knows a lot about all three of them.  Ghurani is in the process of getting his board certification.  He's completed the written and will have the oral this fall, according to Abby.  According to several people he does very good work.  His previous specialty was maxillofacial (sp?) which is why he also has a DDS.  However he has been doing breast reconstruction for overy 5 years.  I believe that if Dr. Cox recommends him he must be good. 

 If you haven't had a lumpectomy, you may want to ask Dr. Charles Cox at the Morsani Center at USF for a consult.  He's doing a procedure where he makes an incision under the fold of the breast and leaves the skin and nipple intact. Not sure how new this is but I chose to go this route.

Let us know if you have any more questions.

 Us Florida girls have to stick together!!

I also had Dr. Cox and I have Dr. Ghurani as my plastic surgeon.  He has been good so far - said that he wants the best end result possible.  Abby is great and gets back to you promptly.

I'll let you know how happy I am with the new "sisters" after I get them next Friday.  My understanding is that I'll be swollen for a while.  So far, however, I have liked both Cox and Ghurani.  I feel very comfortable with both of them. 

Hello - I am searching for women who have been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in the Tampa Bay area that could recommend a doctor who specializes in this form of breast cancer.  If not a specialist, at least a doctor that is familiar with it and has treated it.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Blondie88

When I spoke with Moffit, they said they do not usually reccommend nipple sparing for DCIS because it is usually close to the ducts surrounding the nipples. 

Blondie88:  I highly recommend Dr. Charles Cox as a breast surgeon.  He is also involved in a lot of breast cancer research / surgery studies which appeals to me.  I prefer to be in a university setting where folks have a more analytic approach to disease. I'm sure he has experience in inflammatory breast cancer since he's been in the biz for over 30 yrs.  He can operate out of Moffit but he recently began a breast health center at USF Health, right across the street.  He can put you in touch with a good oncologist also.  PS that appear to be recommended are Dr. Paul Smith, Dr. Mosiello, Dr. Ghurani and Dr. Soler.  It's worth checking out Moffit too;  they are certainly expert in the area.

Hope this helps!

I think you should check out Dr Charles Cox.  He has a wonderful reputation, great personality and has 30 plus years of experience.  His office is on the USF campus in the new Morsani building.  I am sure he can help you.  Please don't hesitate to at least meet with him, he will meet with you actually spend a lot of time with you.  What a great doctor and person.  Good luck!

Hey Sailorgirl.  My PS is Dr Soler.  I like him.  I am not completely comfortable raving about him because all did not come out perfect for me and someone else I know.  My cousin did great by him.  I do love his personality and I do understand that a great number of reconstructions need tweeking.  I did not research anyone else.  I just went with who my cousin used.  She did the leg work. 

Hi Sailorgirl,  I had a bilateral MS on 6/29 by Dr. Cox, and also seeing Dr. Ghurani.  Had the same feelings as you about Dr. G. but figured Dr. Cox wouldn't have recommended if not capable of doing a good job.  My drains removed on 7/9 and have not had any difficulty as yet.  The TE's are taking a little getting use to.  I see Dr. Cox on Tues 7/14 for the results of my SNB.  It is nice to know or be able to chat with others who have the same BS and PS.  Thanks to all for sharing.

lbrewer - sorry, just saw your post!  Can't believe Moffit said that.  Maybe they can see that your type of DCIS is too close to the nipple for nipple/skin sparing surgery?  I'm sure they have a good reason but I had DCIS and had the surgery.  I'm not sure what the criteria is but I believe not everyone is a good candidate.  Perhaps you can ask for additional information or seek a 2nd opinion.