Disclaimer: These are the doctors, medical centers, and wig studios that I used, that does not mean they may be right for you, or fit for your lifestyle! Please consult your doctor first and foremost, and I am here to help with any questions you may have about any of these resources.
Cancer Survivor Resources: Global Breast Cancer Resources for Patients, Survivors, and Their Loved Ones
Medical Resources:
UCLA Health
Cancer treatment center in Laguna Hills, CA, the headquarters for my treatment and chemotherapy.
Doctor: Merry Tetef, MD, Medical Director of the Surgical Breast Program at Saddleback Memorial
Address: 24302 Paseo de Valencia, Suite 200, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: (949) 458-8252
Website: uclahealth.org/LagunaOncology
Saddleback Memorial Medical Care Cancer Institute
Where I completed my chemo treatments and double-mastectomy.
Doctor: Anna Houterman, MD- Medical Director of the Surgical Breast Program at Saddleback Medical Center
Address: 24302 Paseo de Valencia, Suite 201, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: (949) 598-1701
Website: https://www.memorialcare.org/saddleback-medical-center
Newport Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Doctor: Hisham M Seify, MD, Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Address: 20301 SW Birch St., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 251-1502
Website: newportplastic.com
Orange Coast Women's Medical Group
Website: https://www.ocwmg.com/
Wigs and Head Covers:
Wig and Hair Therapy Studio
They make real-hair wigs out of your own hair, or customize a human-hair wig to match your pre-chemo color and style!
Address: 2400 West Coast Highway #4, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Website: wigandhairtherapystudio.com
Telephone: (949) 764-9311 - Ask for Vicki Lee
The Big Wigs:
This is the best place I found in my area for synthetic wigs. Everyone there is very sweet and willing to help!
Address: 1677 E. Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865
Website: thebigwigsinc.com
Telephone: (714) 974-3080
Emotional Support & General Health:
Facebook Groups:
I recommend finding and joining a closed group for your specific type of breast cancer.
These groups are a great resource for answers to any questions and also to make connections and friendships with others going through the same thing as you are. You are not alone.
Interesting Articles & Resources:
DR. SUSAN Love
Dr. Susan Love is a great resource for any questions you may have about breast cancer.
Through their educational video series, ImPatient Science, the Dr. Love Research Foundation explains treatment options and types of cancer, and they walk patients and loved ones through the process from diagnosis to cure. The five different series consists of 1 to 3 minute animated videos told through stories and metaphors, offering women and their families information that is easy to understand. You can find those videos here: