Aol Health features a story about Trista Lathern, a 24-year-old woman in Texas who claimed she had breast cancer.

At least $10,000 was raised to help Trista Lathern after she announced she was battling breast cancer. But investigators say it was all a scam and that she planned to use the money to get breast implants.

Lathern’s story came to the attention of police when she allegedly visited a plastic surgeon who became suspicious of her story and called his attorney, who contacted police, KXXV-TV reported.
She was arrested last week and charged with theft by deception, a state felony, the station said.

I think she picked the wrong State to pull this. They will convict her there. Have a nice time in D block lady! I wonder if the surgeon violated HIPAA?

Best Regards,

John Di Saia MD