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Breast Reconstruction Awareness

Cailynn Madigan and her mom were featured in this article:  Male Breast Cancer — Awareness Can Save Lives – Breaking Cancer News

The 2026 BRA Day Gala will be held on Wednesday, October 21st at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave! More details and RSVP link is coming soon!

Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day " is an awareness campaign designed to promote public education, patient care and research."

Dr. Carolyn De La Cruz has been leading efforts for our Department of Plastic Surgery for the last 10 years. Each year she organizes a BRA day event bringing together the community. Local artists are commissioned to create works of art that tell stories of breast reconstruction. This event has been widely successful and has increased awareness across the city. It is one of the highlights of Breast Cancer Awareness month each October in Pittsburgh.

For more information, please watch our 2023 BRA Day Video.