Being aware is key when it comes to breast cancer prevention

Being aware when it comes to breast cancer prevention is the first step to keeping yourself healthy. 

For Women with a normal risk of breast cancer, it is recommended that the following guidelines are followed: 

Ages 20-39: A breast exam with a doctor every 1-3 years and self examination is always encouraged.

Ages 40 & over:  Annual exam with doctor and screening mammography.

Ages 65-70:  Some people believe that mammography's are not necessary after the ages of 65-70 but several cancer societies do recommend that women of these age groups continue screens.

Self examination is crucial as many women or their spouses are first to find a lump and self exams allow the individual to monitor their body for skin changes, discharge from the nipple and areas of pain or tenderness. 

If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be very scary.  If chemotherapy is part of your treatment plan, it is important that you plan ahead for the hair loss that sometimes follows chemotheraphy treatments.  At Donte's of New York, we understand that you are already going through a lot with your diagnoses and hair loss makes the process that much more difficult. We always recommend that you seek a hair loss solution prior to starting your chemotherapy regimen.  This allows us to create a natural look that will make you feel your best during this difficult time. 

You are not alone, call Donte's of New York today for all of your hair loss needs. Whether you are experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons, just starting to thin or have completely lost your hair due to genetics, Donte's of New York has solutions to help make you look and feel your best. Please call us today for a free consultation:  480-483-8800 or visit us on the web: www.Dontes.com  We are also on Facebook. 

Hair loss from Chemotherapy

Hair loss is a side effect of chemotherapy.   It targets all cells, which include healthy cells as well as cancer cells. As the chemotherapy works against cancer cells, it also destroys hair cells. Within a few weeks of starting chemo, you may lose some or all of your hair. For some people, your hair loss may be gradual, but for others, you may see hair fall out in clumps. How much hair you lose, is dependent on the type of drugs and treatments you personally are prescribed. Hair loss from chemotherapy can be scary, shocking and depressing. It is helpful to have a good support network during this time.

With over 50 years in the hair loss/hair replacement business, Donte's of New York, can be one of the people to help you through this difficult time. We offer natural looking, all human or synthetic wigs that will make you look and feel good.  We know that hair loss from chemotherapy is not an easy thing to go through, you are not alone, we are here to help. Call us today, for a FREE consultation, and to find out how we can be of assistance through this difficult time in your life.  (480) 483-8800 or visit us on the web:  www.dontes.com

Breast cancer awareness=prevention

Being aware when it comes to breast cancer prevention is the first step to keeping yourself healthy.  For Women with a normal risk of breast cancer, it is recommended that the following guidelines are followed: 

Ages 20-39: A breast exam with a doctor every 1-3 years and self examination is always encouraged.

Ages 40 & over:  Annual exam with doctor and screening mammography.

Ages 65-70:  Some people believe that mammography's are not necessary after the ages of 65-70 but several cancer societies do recommend that women of these age groups continue screens.

Self examination is crucial as many women or their spouses are first to find a lump and self exams allow the individual to monitor their body for skin changes, discharge from the nipple and areas of pain or tenderness. 

If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be very scary.  If chemotherapy is part of your treatment plan, it is important that you plan ahead for the hair loss that sometimes follows chemotheraphy treatments.  At Donte's of New York, we understand that you are already going through a lot with your diagnoses and hair loss makes the process that much more difficult. We always recommend that you seek a hair loss solution prior to starting your chemotherapy regimen.  This allows us to create a natural look that will make you feel your best during this difficult time. 

You are not alone, call Donte's of New York today for all of your hair loss needs. Whether you are experiencing hair loss due to medical reasons, just starting to thin or have completely lost your hair due to genetics, Donte's of New York has solutions to help make you look and feel your best. Please call us today for a free consultation:  480-483-8800 or visit us on the web: www.Dontes.com  We are also on Facebook. 

October is Breast Cancer awareness month

October is Breast Cancer Awarenss Month! 

Here are some Breast Cancer facts:

The most commonly diagnosed breast cancer is called Ductal Carcinoma (starts in the ducts that move breast milk to the nipple) and the second most diagnosed is ...

Lobular Carcinoma (the part of the breast that produces milk).
Breast Cancer may be invasive-spread from the milk ducts or lobules to other breast tissue or non-invasive-not yet invaded other parts of the breast tissue.

There are several tests to identify breast cancer:

Mammograms-help screen and identify breast lumps
MRI's-Better identify breast lump and evaluate an abnormal change on a mammogram.
Ultrasound-Shows whether the lump is solid or fluid filled
Biopsy-Studies the pathology of the tissue
CT or Pet Scans-Used to identify if the cancer has spread.

Breast cancer is a devestating disease and once diagnosed can be very scary. Chemotherapy, although saves lives, can cause havoc with your body such as lethargy, nausea and hair loss. At Donte's of New York, we understand how losing your hair can effect you. If you are diagnosed with breast cancer and know that you will need Chemotherapy, we are here to help you get through this difficult time. Donte's of New York offers wigs that are made especially for you with bases that are soft and have a specially patented strip that will keep the wig securely attached. Call Donte's of New York today, we are here to help. 480-483-8800, visit us on the web at www.Dontes.com.