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Category Archives: Breast Cancer
Let HPI Be Your Seatmate
We’ve all heard ”It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” As wise as that quote may be, today I found an interesting spin on those original words of wisdom: “It’s not the journey or the destination. It’s the seatmate.” How many … Continue reading
Posted in Alopecia, Breast Cancer, Children with Hair Loss, Female Pattern Thinning, Hair Prosthesis Institute, medical hair loss, Trichotillomania
Tagged Alopecia, cancer wigs, Chemotherapy, female hair loss, female pattern balding, Female Pattern Thinning, full cranial hair prosthesis, women and children with hair loss needs, women's hair loss, women's hair replacement specialist
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Look Good, Feel Better – It’s a Group Effort
Hair Prosthesis Institute has long held to the philosphy that when you look good on the outside, you feel better on the inside. While it’s important for the self-esteem of every woman with hair loss, it’s never more crucial … Continue reading
Posted in Baldness, Breast Cancer, cancer, Chemotherapy, Hair Loss, Hair Prosthesis Institute, medical hair loss, Wigs, women's hair loss, women's hair replacement
Tagged Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, female hair loss, full cranial hair prosthesis, full cranial prosthesis, Hair Prosthesis Institute, medical hair loss, women with hair loss, women's hair loss
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Red Wine May Help Slow Breast Cancer Cell Growth
At HPI, we’re always interested in advances in cancer prevention, new treatment options, etc. I remember not long ago a study that was published that cautioned women from having two or more alcoholic drinks per day as that could lead … Continue reading
What You May NOT Know About Breast Cancer
Hair Prosthesis Institute serves many women battling breast cancer and although each individual’s struggle is different, during our private consultation session we may share some of the common threads of hair loss from our experience of being in this business over 17 years. … Continue reading
Posted in Breast Cancer, cancer, Chemotherapy, Hair Loss, Hair Prosthesis Institute, medical hair loss, natural hair prosthesis, women's hair replacement
Tagged Breast Cancer, breast cancer survivors, cancer wigs, full cranial hair prosthesis, Hair Prosthesis Institute, human hair wigs, medical hair loss, women with hair loss
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Breast Cancer Symptoms – More Than a Lump
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hair Prosthesis Institute serves many women diagnosed with breast cancer. We’re happy that what we do can restore some sense of confidence during such a challenging time. When my sister lost her hair during her … Continue reading
Posted in Breast Cancer, cancer, Chemotherapy, Hair Loss, Hair Prosthesis Institute, human hair addition, medical hair loss, natural hair prosthesis, women's hair loss, women's hair replacement
Tagged Breast Cancer, breast cancer survivors, cancer wigs, chemo hair loss, full cranial prosthesis, human hair cancer wigs, human hair wigs, women's hair replacement specialist
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Hard-to-treat Breast Cancer Incidences Decline
At Hair Prosthesis Institute (HPI), we choose a positive outlook, especially when it comes to surviving cancer! While losing your hair through this type of ordeal is definitely bad news, the good news is that we have several options such … Continue reading
Posted in Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Hair Prosthesis Institute, medical hair loss, natural hair prosthesis, Wigs
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Some Doctors Disregard Genetic Cancer Testing Guidelines
If you have a family history of cancer, has your doctor recommended that you pursue genetic counseling or testing to assess your risk of developing cancer? According to a recent survey, your doctor may be one of many that aren’t … Continue reading
Preliminary Research Reopens Mammogram Debate
Remember not long ago health officials decided that women should begin regular mammograms at age 50 instead of 40, unless recommended to be tested sooner by their doctor? Now there is new preliminary research that upholds the previous guidelines to … Continue reading
Breast Cancer vs. Baby
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Doesn’t seem that long ago that a co-worker of mine was pregnant and soon after discovered she also had breast cancer. At that time, she was advised to wait … Continue reading
3-D Mammogram First in Massachusetts
The 3-D mammogram performed last week on a woman from Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital is the most technologically advanced tool used to detect breast cancer. If all goes well with current studies, 3D mammograms may become the new standard. Images … Continue reading