This monthly timeline documents my pictures of hair growth after chemo so you can know what to expect 1 year post chemotherapy.
Two for @abrilette #onlyonvero
Many celebrities like Christina Applegate and Shannen Doherty have opted for breast reconstruction as part of their breast cancer journey. Learn more about their experiences with breast reconstruction surgery.
In Bustle's Braving BRCA column, writer Sara Altschule shares what it was actually like to undergo a preventative double mastectomy with reconstruction, and what it was like to recover. From the moment I found out I was BRCA 2 positive, meaning my…
Check-in time, 6am, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), 4/11/17 Me and mom pre-surgery 🙂 Trying to be oh so fashionable while also trying to forget the nerves. I reallyyy disliked these compression socks! My mom was making fun of the hat. It wasn’t my best look… Dr. Denham is the Fellow of my breast […]
For more content, follow me on Instagram! @dearcancerDear Cancer, Losing your hair to chemotherapy sucks. But on the bright side, watching hair grow in after completing chemo can be very exciting! It does take time, so patience is key. Looking at your hair ten times a day in the mirror probably won’t help speed up the process! Trust me, I tried this and failed haha.If you are waiting for your hair to grow back after chemo, here are a few tips I have for you:Don’t cut your hair. Let it grow! If y
Autologous VS Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction: Patient Reported Satisfaction July 21, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin Women who choose to undergo breast reconstruction following a mastectomy have several reconstructive options. Those options can be broken down into two categories – autologous (using your own tissue) and alloplastic (using an implant). Both types of procedures have
Depending on the type of breast cancer surgery you've had, it can be challenging to find the right bra. One survivor is looking to change that.
Learn how to use aloe vera for hair growth. It is one of the effective natural remedies for hair growth.The hair mask recipes also include essential oils.
Hospital Must Haves for Breast Reconstruction Surgery July 09, 2020 Share on Facebook Twitter Linkedin What should I bring to the hospital for breast reconstruction surgery? So, you are about to head to the hospital for your breast reconstruction, and you have to stay there for a few days! Here is a list of items
Axillary web syndrome is also known as lymphatic cording. Here’s everything you need to know.
I am regularly contacted by people who have recently been diagnosed with Post Viral Fatigue or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. They are often scared, worried and confused, but also hopeful and determined to return to their normal life. Their question is usually the same: what can I do? Having a diagnosis of PVF or CFS is […]
Axillary web syndrome is also known as lymphatic cording. Here’s everything you need to know.