A Special Thank You to Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Saks Fifth Avenue from Board Member Jay Orringer, M.D.
The Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the Cure event in New York City, on October 18, 2018, was a truly memorable evening. The event celebrated the beautiful spirit, resilience, and benevolence of an American icon and an extraordinary individual, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In honor of Julia, Saks Fifth Avenue made a generous contribution to the AiRS […]
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 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…
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 […]
Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer
The stages of breast cancer are listed in numerical order, 0 through IV, with each order signaling a more advanced stage of breast cancer. Knowing a patient’s stage helps…
How to Cope with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer, or advanced breast cancer, is cancer that has spread from the breast to the lymph nodes or other organs, including bone, brain, lungs…
