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...
30 Days of Artists: This Artist Has Something To Say
Jeanne Elliott is no newbie to Art Bra Austin. While not a native Texan, this New Jersey-born gal has lived here for most of her...
30 Days of Artists: An Empress Made of Metal
Lauren Vinette may be only 23 years old, but she’s already taking the world by storm! After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin...
30 Days of Artists: Lauren Ward Returns with Dramatic Effect
Lauren Ward “Senbazuru: 1000 Cranes” Lauren Ward is one motivating force! She is a 4-year breast cancer survivor, a BCRC client, a 3-year Art Bra®...
30 Days of Artists: Art Bra Models Design Their Own
Inspired by their personal experiences with breast cancer, Anna Rae Gilder and Felisa Thibodeaux each created a beautiful work of art to model at this...
30 Days of Artists: Mothers & Daughters Collaborate for a Cause
This year, Art Bra® Austin is fortunate to have several art bras designed and made by various teams, two of which happen to be a mother-daughter...
30 Days of Artists: ASFD Students Backstage to Center-Stage
Though this was the first year BCRC formally reached out to the Austin School of Fashion Design for art bra submissions, not all students of ASFD are new to...
30 Days of Artists: Of Mermaids and Miracles, ASFD Students Look to the Otherworldly
For the first time in Art Bra® history, students from the Austin School of Fashion Design (ASFD) were invited to submit their designs for the...
30 Days of Artists: Support from Far & Away
Carolyn Jackson, Cindy Westbrook, Theresa Yaneck and Linda Walsh – these returning artists have one thing in common: none of them live in Austin, yet...
30 Days of Artists: Pretty In Pink & Purple
Realizing how important it is for breast cancer survivors to feel and look their best, two of these three art bra artists were inspired to...
30 Days of Artists: Artists Finding A Way to Give Back
Meet these three lovely women—Erica, Jordan, and Kristi— who have chosen to participate in Art Bra Austin for the first time. As students at Avenue...
30 Days of Artists: Ave Five Students Design to Impress
Cibelle, Darrah, and Shelby are all students at Avenue Five Institute. All three used a floral theme in their designs to comfort, nurture, and uplift...
30 Days of Artists: Different Life Paths with Same Beautiful Intent
This diverse group of artists bring their individual styles and life experiences to create works of art for this year’s Art Bra® Austin! One is...
30 Days of Artists: Featuring the Art Institute of Austin
These first time artists from the Art Institute of Austin took on this creative challenge to help empower women they have never met. Using their...
30 Days of Artists: Art Bra Model Returns as Artist
To most, Art Bra Austin is a powerful and inspiring event. So it is no wonder why artists, models, and guests return to the show...
30 Days of Artists: This Artist Has Something To Say
Jeanne Elliott is no newbie to Art Bra Austin. While not a native Texan, this New Jersey-born gal has lived here for most of her...