Breast Cancer
Breast Form Basics
There a several different types of breast forms or breast prosthesis. There are full breast forms that are worn after a mastectomy and there are partials that are worn after a mastectomy or reconstruction. Some are silicone, some are filled with beads and some are...
Did you know that there were 5000 breast reductions in Canada last year?
Breast reduction surgery is generally performed for women who have very large breasts. Pendulous breasts can cause a multitude of problems for women including back and neck pain, posture issues,skin irritations, difficulty breathing and more. This procedure removes...
Campaign to obtain Full coverage for Breast Prosthesis in Ontario
As you may or may not be aware, Quebec was petitioned and recently approved a new reimbursement program for all women who have undergone a total, radical or partial mastectomy or have had a diagnosis of breast aplasia that is a total absence of breast formation. This...
Great new spring products in store
We are hoping for warmer weather very soon . In the meantime drop in the store to see some great new colours of the Valetta pocketed top. Hurry in for best selection.
What Are the Signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that occurs when malignant cells block the skin and lymph vessels of the breast. IBC is different from other forms of breast cancer because it may not...
Managing Your Surgical Drains Following Breast Surgery
By Jean Campbell, MS Updated April 05, 2016 Surgical drains have an important job to do; they keep fluid from collecting in the surgery incision area. When fluid is allowed to collect in a wound it can interfere with healing, cause pressure on the incision site, and...
Breast Cancer and Metastasis: What to Expect
Understanding what happens when cancer cells spread is an important step in battling metastatic breast cancer. What Is Metastasis? Metastatic cancer is cancer that’s spread to a different part of the body than where it originated. For example, a person who has been...
One in 9 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime
A woman’s reproductive life can impact her risk of getting breast cancer. There is a slight increase in the risk of breast cancer if you started your first menstrual period earlier than the average woman, which is before the age of 12 or if she starts menopause...
Learn how to tie a headscarf!
The beauty of wearing a headscarf is its simplicity -- and the fun of wearing a headscarf? Variety! Make it casual with the ribbons hanging in the back, or make it high-style with an "up-do" floweret. You bring the confidence and personality, and choose from gorgeous...
Bra Fitting Problems.. Bra Fitting Solutions!
The band of your bra seems to dig into your skin or is stretched to the limit. The band size may be too tight . You could try a bigger band size . For example going from a 34 to a 36. If you go up in the band size you may have to go down in the cup size. For example...
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Here are some risk factors of breast cancer. Number of first-degree relatives with breast cancer Women who had their first menstrual period before age 12 Women who had their first pregnancy after age 30 or women who have never had a full-term pregnancy Number of...
Early-stage breast cancer patients…
Early-stage breast cancer patients undergo unnecessary testing: studyThe majority of Ontario women with early-stage breast cancer undergo unnecessary, potentially harmful imaging tests even though international guidelines recommend against this practice, according to...