We Are Better Together — No Seriously
Several years ago, Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad of Brigham Young University boiled a heap of meaty research down to a simple finding: loneliness and a low level of social support present the same risk to our physical health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That’s right. While people facing cancer and other serious illnesses have long been advised to join support groups to bolster their emotional well-being, we now know that social support is also linked with improved physical health in the general population, such as lower mortality rates, lower risk of heart disease and stroke and decreased blood pressure and chronic pain.
Cold-Capping and Hair Loss
Susan is a native of Canada and currently resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband, two young children and sweet hound dog/poodle mix. She was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer in January of 2021 and details for us her experience with hair loss prevention and cold-capping in the face of chemo-related hair loss.
Eyebrow Enhancements: Which Option is Right For You?
After undergoing chemotherapy, it is likely that you will have little to no facial hair and your eyebrows may not grow back until 4 to 6 months after finishing treatment. Fortunately, there are several methods of eyebrow enhancement that you can use to make these months easier, and we are here to help you choose which method is best for you!
Hair Care 101: Preparing for Chemotherapy
Losing your hair during breast cancer treatment can be scary when you’re not prepared! Here are several steps to make your chemotherapy experience less stressful. We recommend that you follow these simple steps to protect your hair and head, so that your beautiful hair can grow back strong and healthy after treatment.