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YWCA Encore- Fall 2024
YWCA Encore is more than just a gentle exercise program. It also offers learning opportunities,practical advice, and a supportive network of fellow survivors. YWCA Encore is a FREE 8-week exercise and education program that runs from Oct 3rd to Nov 21st 2024 Classes...
New technique revolutionizes breast cancer screening
This media piece talks about an important technology. The good news is that Contrast Enhanced Mammography (CEM) is not just in Australia - it is in Canada too. What does it involve: Before a regular mammogram, a woman is given an injection of contrast dye- iodine- and...
Compression Bra Versus Sports Bra
How medical compression bras meaningfully support healing After breast surgery, many women feel vulnerable and exposed. They're dealing with the entire or partial loss of a breast – both mentally and physically. The Amoena Recovery Care line revolves around the best...
Diet After Breast Cancer Speaker Series
Amoena Canada is proud to present the Diet After Breast Cancer Speaker Series featuring Jean LaMantia, registered dietitian. Jean is a cancer survivor and author of three books on the topics of cancer, lymphedema and intermittent fasting. She has spoken on these...
Flat Knit vs. Circular Knit Compression Garments
You’re probably wondering what different types of compression garments are available and even why there are different types. We’ll explain. Compression garments are knitted using two different methods of manufacturing. Circular knit garments are seamless and not as...
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...
Listen as Barb Daize is featured on boobs, bods & brains Podcast Oct 23/23 When you first receive a breast cancer diagnosis, you will likely be left to wonder where to turn to feel like you are able to get answers to the questions you didn’t even know you...
Oakville hospital first in Halton to offer areola tattooing for cancer patients
A doctor who’s also a breast cancer survivor and artist is the first physician in the region to become certified in the specialized field
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 you, our...
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...