"DiepCjourney Foundation is and was my safe place to go before, during, and after my own breast reconstruction..." ~ Carla D.
Welcome to DiepCfoundation
Welcome to DiepCFoundation! This is your resource and support for all options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Whether you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, are at high risk of developing breast cancer and are facing mastectomy, you have support here through the Foundation. Real patients, real stories, and evidence based medicine are what you will find to help you make an informed decision when deciding if breast reconstruction is the next step in your own breast cancer journey.
Breast reconstruction is a very personal choice with many steps involved from planning, finding a successful, board certified plastic surgeon, knowing the risks of the surgery, finding your support through healing, and moving on with your life after breast cancer.
Not everyone chooses to have breast reconstruction but everyone deserves to be educated on their options. It is a patient’s right and DiepCjourney Foundation serves to provide that education and support.
Patient of Courage
DiepCjourney Blog
Articles from DiepCjourney.com blog, written by Terri Coutee. A personal account with resources about breast reconstruction.
- Patient advocacy shows up in so many meaningful ways, and my guest on this episode of the DiepCJourney® podcast has been part of my own journey […]
- For patients exploring their options for breast reconstruction and learning they must travel, the very thought of a long car trip or airline travel can seem […]
- I still remember attending my first medical conference after launching DiepCFoundation in the summer of 2016. Since then, I’ve participated in more meetings than I can […]
- I sat down with Dr. Chet Nastala of PRMA Plastic Reconstructive Microsurgical Associates while visiting their practice in San Antonio for BRA Day 2025. We discuss […]
- As I step into 2026, I find myself returning again and again to three simple words. Those words are kindness, gratitude, and courage. They aren’t new […]