Trauma and Recovery in the Cancer Experience
“Talking helps, so don’t give up!” Lorraine, aged 52, finished active treatment for breast cancer 18 months ago and is taking tamoxifen. After her last...
A Farewell: Dianna Petrick Retires After 12 Years of Touching Many Lives
Dianna Petrick, OPN-CG • CHW Senior Certified Patient Navigator As I get ready to retire from the BCRC as a Patient Navigator, I think that...
Highlights from ASCO’s 2018 Annual Meeting
ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) is a professional organization representing physicians of all oncology sub-specialties who care for people with cancer. ASCO’s mission is...
Lauren Ward’s Red-Carpet-Worthy “Grammy’s Bra” to Hit the Art Bra Runway By: Sharon Munroe
This year’s creation by longtime Art Bra Austin artist, model and breast cancer survivor Lauren Ward is likely to steal the show. Lauren is passionate...
Jenny Romano Updates Easy Rider with “Inner Steel” By: Pam Kemp
Fueled by coffee and the sun, Jenny Romano packs every day to the hilt, sewing, baking, doing hair and makeup, walking and volunteering. A mother,...
Let the Bidding War Begin: Brooke Garrett’s “Catching Dreams” By Sharon Munroe
Longtime BCRC volunteer Brooke Garrett created an art bra for the very first time last year. Her love of what BCRC does to support breast...
Rebel With a Cause: Jane Kendrick’s “Bonnie” at Art Bra Austin 2018 By Pam Kemp
When model and BCRC client Jane Kendrick glides across the Art Bra Austin runway on June 2, she’ll be channeling Bonnie Parker, that rebel with...
Healthy Eating Tips for 365 Days of the Year
Rhone Levin, M.Ed RDN CSO LD – Oncology Dietitian It seems like everyone has an opinion and recommendation about how to eat healthily. The headlines...
Life After a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis
This blog is written by our client Betsy who was diagnosed in 2010 with stage 1 breast cancer and again in July 2016 with metastatic...
Relationship Warnings Signs & Ways to Repair in the Midst of a Diagnosis
by Janet Tuohy, MSW, LCSW-S Even in the best of times, relationships can be challenging. Coordinating schedules, expectations, and needs is a balancing act. However,...
A Cancer Diagnosis Made Me Focus on the Things I Can Do & Not on the Things I Cannot Do
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
The Reality of Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
From Fear to Pursuing the Best of My Dreams
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
Cancer Doesn’t End the Day You Are Declared Disease-Free
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
Does Medicare Cover Cancer Treatment?
By: Danielle Kunkle – Vice President of Boomer Benefits Enrolling in Medicare is often nerve-wracking for anyone turning 65. It can be especially scary to...
Benefits of Myofascial Release Therapy after Mastectomy & Lumpectomy
By: Teresa Poindexter, PT, CNC at Georgetown Physical Therapy After treating patients for 20 years, I am deeply concerned about the pain and associated postural...
Highlights from ASCO’s 2017 Annual Meeting
By: Medical Oncologist Dr. Jane Chawla ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) is a professional organization representing physicians of all oncology sub-specialties who care for...
Social Security Disability & Breast Cancer
Applying for Social Security Disability if You Have Breast Cancer If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, it may eventually (if it hasn’t happened...
Art Bra Features: Lighting the Way
Written by Art Bra® Austin Writing Committee member, Jenny Peterson Since 2011, Dianne Sonnenberg and Monica Meadows have teamed up to create some of the...
Art Bra Features: Friends Collaborate for a Good Cause
Written by Art Bra® Austin Writing Committee member, Claire Spera You know what they say — friends who “art bra” together, stay together. Or at...
Art Bra Features: Zuki Fur Bra Debuts at Art Bra Austin
Written by Art Bra® Austin Writing Committee member, Julie Culin Here for this night’s blog spotlight, Lesya Langevin, owner and principle designer of Zuki Fur,...
Art Bra Features: All in the Family
Every year we receive numerous art bra submissions created by the family members of our clients and Art Bra Models. These beautiful and imaginative works of...
Art Bra Features: Mosaic Strong
Art Bra® Austin 2017 marks the participation of more local mosaic artists than ever before, and today we’re excited to share the stories and inspirations...
Art Bra Features: Student Artists Shine!
In the six years of Art Bra® Austin’s run as BCRC’s signature fundraiser, local student artists have become an increasingly vital group of art bra...
Art Bra Features: Cancer Picked the Wrong Girl
Unapologetically titled – “Cancer Picked The Wrong Girl” is the impressive work of cancer survivor and mom superhero, Lauren Ward. Lauren is the proud mother...
Art Bra Features: SCARE Artists
It is no surprise the nonprofit organization, Scare for a Cure, is a huge supporter of BCRC. Since 2009, the legendary Haunt has raised an...
Art Bra Features: The Triple-Threats
These three ladies are who we’re calling the Art Bra Austin triple-threat. They are not only the talented artists behind the incredible art bras we’re...
Physical Therapy: What is it and how can it help?
Dr. Jamie Reese is a physical therapist who has been practicing for 10 years. People are often confused about the physical therapist profession and...
Complementary Therapy Series: Acupuncture
By Elizabete Gomes, LAC, RN, ACN, DWLC You would think that when I worked in an intensive care unit or taught nursing at the cancer...
Welcome BCRC’s New Development Associate- Nik Ireland
Welcome to our new member of our development team Nik. We are so happy to have Nik take charge and help with our gracious donors. What...
Hereditary Breast Cancer
Gayle Patel Certified Genetic Counselor, Texas Oncology When I meet new people and introduce myself as a genetic counselor, I often get blank stares or...
A Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Friends, Thank you for making 2016 yet another remarkable year for the Breast Cancer Resource Center! As our organization enters into its 22nd year...
Becoming a Caregiver
Linda Brase, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor The ripples of a cancer diagnosis extend to spouses, partners, siblings, children and friends. Many of these family members will find...
Welcome BCRC’s newest Patient Navigator
We are thrilled that Melissa Ruiz joined the BCRC Patient Navigation team on July 2016. Each day she provides guidance, support and assistance to our...
Welcome BCRC’s New Support Specialist – Katherine Knighten
There is a good chance you have spoken to Katherine Knighten already since she is our amazing Support Specialist. We asked her a few...
Radiation Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Radiation Therapy for Early Stage Breast Cancer By Karen Cohen, MD Radiation Oncologist with Texas Oncology, Round Rock Cancer Center Radiation therapy plays...
La Fuerza, la Esperanza y un Sentido de Unidad: Strength, Hope, and a Sense of Unity
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
My Dance with Cancer: From Previvor to Survivor
As part of our October breast cancer awareness blog series, we will be publishing stories from our clients and who are (or have been) faced...
Oncology Rehabilitation 101
Oncology Rehabilitation 101 with Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos PT, DPT, CLT-LANA Oncology rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that helps individuals achieve improved physical function during...
Be a BCRC Superhero & Join Team BCRC for the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride
As we all grow older, we realize that there are so many experiences in life, and many of them a person may not truly understand...
Behind the Scenes of Reading a Mammogram
By: Randal L. Aschenbeck, MD Breast Imaging Radiologist with Austin Radiological Association (ARA) Reading a mammogram is difficult. Doctors that read mammograms are radiologists. They complete...
Welcome BCRC’s New Education Specialist- Angelica Wikswo
When did you start working at the BCRC? I started working at the BCRC in February so just a few months. What do you do...
Importance of Self Care
3 Helpful Hints to Use the Energy You Have to Stay Organized By: Suzanne Holsomback “I used to be really organized.” “I should be able...
30 Days of Artists: West Coast Artists Lend Their Talent and Support
When these two West Coast artists learned about Art Bra® Austin, they knew they wanted to get involved. Barbara Bryn Klare and Betsy Brandt-Kreutz may...