Category Archives: Chemotherapy
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
Geonomic Test Opens Cancer Treatment Options
Hair Prosthesis Institute was born from a labor of love of my sisters who both had cancer years ago. I struggled in each instance to find quality hair prosthetics that were as beautiful as they deserved to be while going through such a difficult time. … Continue reading
Self-Confidence is Key in Cancer Battle
In the testimonials that we receive from clients who are battling cancer, one key concept always seems to surface. It’s the desire to keep their appearance “normal” while going through treatments. HPI is honored to have the ability to help … Continue reading
Hair Prosthesis Institute Salutes Elizabeth Edwards
The staff at Hair Prosthesis Institute gets so excited when we are able to restore a sense of normalcy to a cancer patient by helping them to look as though they haven’t lost their hair during treatments. Likewise, our hearts break when occasionally a … Continue reading
Gift Ideas for Cancer Patients
Hair Prosthesis Institute not only provides natural hair additions for those suffering from alopecia or female pattern thinning, we have full cranial natural hair prosthesis for many women diagnosed with cancer who experience hair loss during treatments. If you want … Continue reading
Choose to Control Your Hair Loss from Cancer
When you have the option to take control of a situation involving your health, take control. Cancer patients who are proactive about their impending hair loss as their cancer treatments begin are choosing to control their hair’s destiny rather than to be … Continue reading
Helpful Hints for Cancer Patient Caregivers
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are lots of articles floating around related to that topic. One in particular caught my eye that was about cooking for people with cancer. Unless you have been down the … Continue reading
Hair Loss Humor and Cancer
As I was shopping for a birthday card in a local drug store the other day, I noticed a line of greeting cards directed to cancer patients–particularly those that might experience hair loss during their chemo treatments. I … Continue reading