Spring is in the air and it will soon be time to pack-up your heavy coat and head outdoors in comfy yoga pants, a tee-shirt and hoodie and a mastectomy sports bra. Yes, I did say the word sports bra. Even though fatigue from chemotherapy and radiation can be overwhelming, an important part of recovery… Read More »
Robes are the unsung heros of our closets. From hard working terry cloth (post shower, bath or swim) to velour, flannel, cotton, fleece and even cashmere to keep us cozy, covered and warm. Today, the fabric and style options are endless. To “un” robe the mystery of finding the perfect robe following surgery or during… Read More »
If you are going to have breast surgery like a mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstruction, or chest surgery, ask your doctor if you will require drains post surgery to remove excess fluid. Many women go home from the hospital with surgical drains which include tubes & bulbs. One of the trickiest parts of dealing with drains… Read More »
For most of us, exposure to the harmful rays of the sun is always a concern. But if you are going through radiation or chemotherapy, it is essential to treat your skin with special care. It is not always possible to stay out of the sun, (besides who wants too?!) Today, there are products, other… Read More »
One of the most amazing things about the cancer world is that so many people, their family and friends, dust themselves off following their own struggles and turn their experiences into ways to benefit others. Some of the most useful and inventive recovery products that Ellen and I have found were designed by survivors who… Read More »
