4 Ways to Cope with Hair Loss During Chemo
More often than not, cancer treatments like chemotherapy cause hair loss. Some women lose all their hair during chemotherapy, while others may experience thinning. Hair loss…
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon for Breast Reconstruction
Once you decide to undergo a mastectomy because of breast cancer, the next question that comes to mind is how to find a plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction…
Not All Breast Cancers Start with a Lump
According to researchers from University College London, however, other warning signs may appear first. In fact, they found that one in six cases of breast cancer begins with a symptom…
How the Discovery of the AiRS Foundation Led to Hope
In 2014, when Eckra Nkele was tested for the BRCA gene, which signifies a high risk of breast cancer, she knew she was likely to test positive. All her sisters, her mother, and her mother’s sisters…
How to Prepare for a Mastectomy
Are you undergoing a mastectomy or double-mastectomy as part of your breast cancer treatment plan? If you are considering this as part of your treatment plan, read on! Every woman approaches…
5 Reasons to Consider Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
While the majority of individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, those who do have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer may have inherited one of the…
An Overview of the Different Types of Breast Reconstruction
There are three different types of breast reconstruction, and which option is best for you depends on your body and your preferences. Before choosing a procedure, you should sit down…
The Psychological Impacts of Breast Reconstruction
If you’re considering breast reconstruction after a mastectomy due to breast cancer, you’ve probably read a lot about how breast reconstruction can make you feel whole again. In fact, we talk a…
Your Holiday Purchase Can Make a Difference
The holidays are upon us, which means most of us are making lists of who to give what, stopping by the mall on the way home from work, and wrapping package after package to place under the tree…
5 Online Resources to Use When Battling Breast Cancer | AiRS Foundation
Whether you are a breast cancer patient or the caregiver for one, the medical terminology, treatment process, and overall emotional and physical toll of the disease can often feel overwhelming…
