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28/07/2025

Meet the speakers for the
Let us know in the comments below if you attended in person or online.

We would like to know what topics you would like to see featured at the next one. YES! We are already working on this.

17/07/2025

In 2018 Minas Chrysopoulo MD, PRMA Plastic Surgery invited two to join him at the podium at an American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) conference to discuss and the importance of incorporating the patient voice at conferences. This is a photo from that day!
We are honored we have a on each of the three panels along with an amazing line up of medical speakers.
✨ You continue to inspire, Kind Sir, and this is a dream realized through the work of many. 💻 Join us for the inaugural DiepCFoundation 2025 Breast Symposium online via this link: https://lnkd.in/ga8ryNs4

15/07/2025

What an honor! Thank you to PRMA Plastic Surgery - Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction for sharing this post to join us for the LIVE WEBINAR portion of the DiepCFoundation 2025 Breast Symposium happening this Saturday, July 19th!! Scan the QR code to join. Thank you to Minas Chrysopoulo MD, PRMA Plastic Surgery for your ongoing inspiration!! See you soon in beautiful downtown for those coming to the in person event. 🌸💕

🌟 Calling all breast cancer warriors and advocates! 🌟

We’re so proud to share that two of our very own PRMA surgeons—Minas Chrysopoulo MD, PRMA Plastic Surgery and Anton Fries, MD PRMA Plastic Surgery—will be presenting at this year’s DiepCFoundation Breast Symposium, led by former PRMA patient and incredible advocate, Terri Coutee 💖

🗓️ Join LIVE this Saturday, July 19th!
🎥 Virtual access available for our San Antonio and out-of-town friends!

🥼Dr. C will speak on:
✨ Shared decision-making
✨ Being your own best advocate
✨ Restoring breast sensation
✨ The Breast Advocate® app

🥼 Dr. Fries will cover:
✨Nipple reconstruction
✨Lymphedema surgery & therapy

📍 Seattle friends — if you’re local, check out diepcfoundation.org to see if you can still snag a last-minute in-person ticket at Overlake Medical Center!

💻 Tuning in virtually? Be sure to visit the link below to register, so you don’t miss our docs!

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v5s1OYSSTViqY4PUcAqUiQ #/registration

Let’s keep empowering patients with knowledge, confidence, and community 💗

07/07/2025

We are truly honored to our friends and fellow Be Kind 5 for featuring the story of our Founder, Terri Coutee
With less than two weeks until the DiepCFoundation 2025 Breast Symposium all information to purchase tickets can be found in this featured blog. We can't wait to meet you in person on July 19th, 2025 at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics 🌸🙌💕
"Terri’s focus remains clear: to foster patient engagement in breast cancer treatment, surgery, and care. And this summer, her mission takes center stage."

Join Us: DiepCFoundation 2025 Breast Symposium

📅 Date: July 19, 2025
📍 Location: Overlake Hospital, Bellevue, WA
🎟️ Get Tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diepcfoundation-2025-breast-symposium-tickets-1347303684589?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌟 New Blog Feature 🌟
From survivor to powerhouse advocate—Terri’s journey is one of courage, compassion, and unwavering purpose. 💪💗

Her story, in partnership with , shines a light on resilience and the power of advocacy.

🎤 Don’t miss Terri live! Join her on July 19th for a powerful event where she’ll continue her mission of educating and inspiring others. Link is in the blog✨

👉 Tap the link: https://www.bekind5.org/blog/2025/7/1/4nkbfyphsynrstwxf6bwz7vh1shsif to read “From Survivor to Advocate: Terri’s Journey and the Mission of DiepCFoundation.”

Thank you, Terri, for reminding us all what it means to rise up and give back. 💕

26/06/2025

🪑Your seat is waiting and we look forward to seeing you at the DiepCFoundation 2025 Breast Symposium
📆July 19th, 2025
📍Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
🙌EMPOWERING Patients TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES: and Options After
Tickets available on our Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diepcfoundation-2025-breast-symposium-tickets-1347303684589?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/06/2025

The DiepCFoundation 2025 Breast Symposium is less than one month away. Today we are kicking off the week and introducing our medical speakers that include and Join us on July 19th at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics along with Dr. Eileen Consorti, Minas Chrysopoulo MD, PRMA Plastic Surgery Dr. Kevin Cheung of Fred Hutch Dr. Cindy Wei of the Polyclinic Plastic Surgery group, and Anton Fries See you July 19th!
Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diepcfoundation-2025-breast-symposium-tickets-1347303684589?aff=oddtdtcreator

17/06/2025

We will continue to provide many ways to register for the DiepCFoundation including the link in the very first sentence of this blog. Join us on July 19th in beautiful at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics for this event. This is a story of 💕🌸

Why This Symposium Matters: The DiepCFoundation’s Mission in Action, breast cancer, surgery, breast reconstruction, shared decision-making

14/06/2025

This is a tradition at the Foundation. Each year we share the video interview with Minas Chrysopoulo MD, PRMA Plastic Surgery and how time spent with his own Dad watching the "telly" in the UK as a young boy inspired him to become a microsurgeon. He shares the story and transformation of these WWI soldiers and the work of Harold Gilles who pioneered facial reconstruction. Happy Father's Day Dr. C, Kind Sir.
https://youtu.be/NZ8lvt0MVEM?si=8zm7yghK92CpKobn
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The history and background of reconstructive plastic surgery comes alive in this video with Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo. In many ways, this is a tribute to his Fat...

09/06/2025

At the Foundation, we love patient stories. This is our latest interview with one of the ladies we are so honored to serve at the Foundation and we are grateful. She had her at PRMA Plastic Surgery - Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction with Lauren Whipple MD, PRMA Plastic Surgery
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This is a follow up of who I spoke to after her phase one DIEP flap surgery at in San Antonio in January of 2024. I invited her back to the to share  details of the completion of her breast reconstruction after phase two. She traveled back to San Antonio seven months after phase one for her pha...