Compassion at
Every Step
At Iris Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, we provide essential support and education to patients navigating their recovery. Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.
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Rehabilitation
from the
Inside Out
Imagine not being able to hug your loved one or pick up your child, reach towards the kitchen shelf or open the car door. Research shows that many individuals impacted by breast cancer experience some type of physical impairment that is amenable to specialized rehabilitation. Additionally, patients often experience negative emotional side effects as a result of their diagnosis and treatment. We are here to help.
Iris Breast Cancer Rehabilitation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created to meet these needs and improve the quality of life for patients with breast cancer through specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation, including physical and massage therapy, nutritional counseling, lymphedema screening and management, emotional support and tailored fitness classes.
Iris also offers a wide variety of educational programs on topics related to breast cancer survivorship for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. Since opening our doors in 2003, we have served thousands of women and men going through breast cancer.
Here
to
Help
A breast cancer diagnosis begins a life-changing journey that often results in physical and emotional side effects that impact quality of life. We’re committed to serving the courageous and inspiring fighters across Georgia and we’ll walk beside them through the next steps and beyond. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with us today.
Services
All services are offered in-person and virtually to serve patients across Georgia.
Physical therapy includes hands on stretching, manual therapy and exercise for joints and muscles that are stiff, painful and have lost range of motion after surgery and other breast cancer related treatments. Specific strengthening for the shoulder and core (abdominal and trunk muscles) can help individuals return to their usual functional level. Treatment is gentle and appropriate for each phase of recovery and treatment. We also provide comprehensive and evidence-based lymphedema screening, education and management
Counseling provides emotional support and practical coping strategies for the challenges that arise during and after breast cancer treatment. Research shows that emotional well-being plays a key role in recovery and overall health. Individual sessions and support groups help manage stress, anxiety, and adjustment to life changes. Guidance is compassionate and personalized for each phase of recovery, helping individuals build resilience, strengthen well-being, and feel supported every step of the way.
Research proves that exercise during and after breast cancer improves overall quality of life, reduces fatigue, helps with lymphedema management and even decreases the risk of recurrence. Iris provides individualized exercise programs, group classes and virtual exercise instruction and classes.
Our dietitians assist patients in maintaining a healthy diet which can help to boost their immune systems, achieve an ideal body weight and reduce the side effects of both chemotherapy and radiation. Iris dietitians offer monthly education courses as well as one-on-one sessions to customize nutritional needs.
We combine lymphatic massage with relaxation and therapeutic massage. Relaxation and therapeutic massage can help relieve pain, decrease muscle tension and soreness, improve lymphatic flow and provide relaxation. Massage therapy at Iris is customized at each session.
Learn more about Iris's education, community and fundraising events, including our signature annual Pink Affair Gala.
The
Pink Affair
Gala
The Pink Affair is our signature annual gala—an inspiring evening of celebration, community, and purpose. Funds raised support life-changing breast cancer rehabilitation services, helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and move forward with confidence.
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Your support helps individuals with breast cancer feel better faster and resume activities enjoyed prior to their breast cancer diagnosis.