Fundraising Success
Nov 27/23 Thank you for all who attended and volunteered at the social fundraiser which took place at The Halton Naval Veterans Club on Sun Nov 26/23- We sold 82 tickets and attendees enjoyed a light lunch, games and raffles. Congratulations to Sherry who won the...
Oakville hospital first in Halton to offer areola tattooing for cancer patients
Halton Healthcare’s Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) has become one of the first public hospitals in Ontario to offer cancer patients the option of areola tattooing as a physician-funded service. This advanced technique uses pigment to simulate the physical...
Gift Basket Giveaway Draw
Each purchase in-store in October will earn one entry into the draw for this fabulous gift basket. This is a $275 Value. The basket includes: Cave Spring Rose BodyMed $50 gift card Miracle Oil Queasy Drops Prairie Vida Bra Hot flash Pj Eucalan Lingerie Wash Breast...
What is the Assistive Device Program?
The Assistive Device Program (ADP) is an Ontario wide program that will cover $195 per breast form (prosthesis) if you have had breast cancer every 2 years. If you need a new prosthetic and it has been over 2 years (June 2021) you are eligible for a new one. Remember...
Super Spring Sale on Now
In honour of Cancer Awareness month in Canada, BodyMed Boutique is holding a “Spring Super Sale” on select bras in the store. We understand that a breast cancer diagnosis can come with financial challenges, and we want to offer this one time only sale to...
Get to know the Halton Naval Veterans Association
*Featured Sponsor* We want to celebrate the Halton Naval Veterans Association as a regular generous supporter of “The Camisole Project”. Thank you for your substantial donations to our project providing post surgical camisoles and other necessary items for women going...
BREAST PROSTHESIS FULL COVERAGE PETITION
As you all know, the cost of living and everything in our everyday has gone up. The products we carry to fit our customers, ie. raw materials, freight, labour, all have gone up. Although we do our best to support our customers with a perfect fitting of a breast form,...
December Diaper Drive a Success
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE THAT SUPPORTED OUR DIAPER DRIVE FOR SHIFRA HOUSE! We collectively donated hundreds of diapers, baby wipes, essential baby items, and gifts for the new mothers. We were overwhelmed by the support we had from our friends, clients, and our...
SOCKS, SOCKS, AND MORE SOCKS!
Did you know that socks are one of the most valued but least donated item of clothing? Well, Socks For Hope has changed that! This year Socks For Hope asked the community, and they received almost 14,000 pairs of socks to distribute to organizations in need. This is...Understanding Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition most likely caused by the removal or damage of lymph nodes, which can result in swelling and infections. Learn more about lymphedema and how to manage it by exercising, nutrition, MLD and compression garments. Book an appointment with Barb, a...
Tips, Advice, and Guidance for the Newly and Recently Diagnosed
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network has composed a helpful guide for newly or recently diagnosed breast cancer patients. There is a great section on tips and checklist to prepare for your medical appointments. View PDF here The CBCN has several blog articles helpful to...
Benefits of Calendula
Calendula flowers are well known for having antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Calendula is a type of plant that is related to the daisy family. Another name for it is Marigold. It has quite a long history as a treatment for many skin...
What is Cording (Axillary (under arm) web syndrome)?
Cording, or the medical term Axillary (under arm) web syndrome sometimes develops as a side effect of axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy. Most people diagnosed with breast cancer need to have one or more of these surgeries. These procedures...