Skip to content
1 min left · finish 8:51 PM
Email
NFox Chapel Current
N
Fox Chapel Current
Nittany CurrentFox Chapel: Pittsburgh's wooded suburb
Good afternoon, Columbus
HomeCommunityReal EstateSchoolsMore categoriesBusinessGovernmentSportsTechnologyDiningArtsHealthSaved

Advertisement · Why this ad?

  1. Home
  2. /Community
  3. /Mom chooses first-of-its-kind robotic double mastectomy: ‘I want to be there for my kids’
Community

Mom chooses first-of-its-kind robotic double mastectomy: ‘I want to be there for my kids’

Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel
Reporter · Lawrenceville, PA

Sofia Patel is a community-focused journalist with a bachelor’s degree from Chatham University and over 6 years of experience reporting on neighborhoods in and around Pittsburgh. She has previously contributed to City Paper, where her in-depth profiles showcased the diverse voices and stories from various communities.

More from Sofia →
Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM · 1 min read
Text size
Typeface
Line spacing
Theme
Focus mode
Email
Mom chooses first-of-its-kind robotic double mastectomy: ‘I want to be there for my kids’ — Fox Chapel Community news

She said her decision was influenced by witnessing her mother’s battle with breast cancer as she was growing up.

Up nextVideo shows Florida deputies rescuing toddler from retention pond; parents arrestedCommunity · 1 min read

More Community stories

Video shows Florida deputies rescuing toddler from retention pond; parents arrested — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
Community

Video shows Florida deputies rescuing toddler from retention pond; parents arrested

By Jason Reed

The culture that Mike McCarthy wants to create may be taking shape for Steelers — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
Community

The culture that Mike McCarthy wants to create may be taking shape for Steelers

By Sofia Patel

Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 24, authorities say — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
Community

Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 24, authorities say

By Sofia Patel

Pittsburgh residents voting early in the 2026 Midterm Elections
Community

2026 Midterm Election: How many people have voted early in the US?

By Sofia Patel

Also covering Pennsylvania

HarrisburgYorkReadingAllentownBethlehem
N

Fox Chapel Current

Part of the Nittany Current Network

Fox Chapel: Pittsburgh's wooded suburb. Hyper-local community news covering 40 Pennsylvania cities.

Sections

CommunityReal EstateSchoolsBusinessGovernmentSports

Latest Stories

Police: Pedestrian hit and killed on Route 28 in Armstrong CountyMom chooses first-of-its-kind robotic double mastectomy: ‘I want to be there for my kids’Senate races to watch in the 2026 midterm electionRock singer addresses rumors of being on board deadly Florida jet crash, reports sayPolice: Several Disney, Universal employees among 281 arrested in Florida sex trafficking sting

About

Nittany Current publishes independent community news across Pennsylvania. Local reporters. Non-partisan. Community-first.

RSS FeedNetwork Directory

© 2026 Nittany Current — nittanycurrent.com

PrivacyTerms

A product of Edina Automation LLC

You're offline — showing the last loaded page
HomeSearchSaved