A Third Option: Tattoos after a Mastectomy Due to Breast Cancer
Having a mastectomy due to breast cancer can be an emotionally traumatic experience for many women. It hits at the heart of who they are as women…
Who Is Advocating for Breast Cancer Survivors?
There are a number of wonderful organizations out there that advocate for breast cancer awareness. In fact, these organizations have done so well…
How Your Donation Helps Survivors of Breast Cancer
Our small staff at the AiRS Foundation is always soliciting donations from individuals who understand the impact of breast cancer on a woman’s life…
How to Qualify for Social Security Benefits When You Have Breast Cancer
Are you or a loved one battling breast cancer? You may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, which are offered to men and women in need…
The Heart of AiRS: Our Patient Advocacy Program
The AiRS Foundation’s primary goal is to provide women who have had mastectomies due to breast cancer the option to receive reconstructive surgery…
How to Apply for a Grant for Breast Reconstruction
Have you or a loved one undergone a mastectomy due to breast cancer? Are you considering a mastectomy because of cancer? If you’re worried about how…
The Power of Breast Reconstruction after a Mastectomy
Many women undergo mastectomies as part of their breast cancer treatment plan or to prevent the onset of breast cancer later on. But mastectomies, or the removal…
Story of Hope: How a Grant for Breast Reconstruction Healed One Woman
Like every year, in January 2007, Sally went to the hospital for a routine breast examination. Her doctor didn’t find anything unusual, so it surprised…
Understanding Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction
Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction, also known as immediate or one-step breast reconstruction, is the process of completing both the mastectomy and the breast reconstruction in a single surgical procedure. Traditional Breast Reconstruction Until the early 2000s, breast reconstruction involved several surgical procedures. In traditional breast reconstruction, the plastic surgeon would remove the breast tissue, then insert […]
How Breast Reconstruction Can Rebuild Confidence
Many women who suffer from breast cancer choose to have a mastectomy (the total removal of one or both breasts) or a lumpectomy (the partial removal of one or both breasts) as part of their treatment. While mastectomies are often the most effective treatment against breast cancer, more often than not, they leave the patient […]
