Tag: pretty in pink
Breast Cancer and Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It
Breast cancer is a difficult diagnosis to hear, a difficult illness to battle. It’s hard on the mind and the emotions––not just the body....
Breast Cancer Treatment: Understanding and Treating Radiation Burns
Your oncologist has prescribed radiation treatments in your battle against breast cancer. Maybe you’ve been receiving treatment already. Or perhaps you have long since...
Self Breast Exams Save Lives | Pretty In Pink Boutique
“Forty percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who felt a lump...”
– Johns Hopkins Medical Center
The importance of annual mammograms cannot be...
What Bra Should I Wear After a Mastectomy?
If you are about to or have recently undergone a mastectomy, you may be wondering about the foundation garment situation. Your doctor or nurse...
Summer Heat and Lymphedema: 10 Tips to Stay Safe and Have...
Summer heat, especially humid heat like we have here in Middle Tennessee, can cause discomfort and swelling in people with perfectly functioning lymphatic systems....
How the Pandemic Changed Breast Cancer Treatments
The U.S. effectively shut down in March of 2020. Not only were schools switched to virtual and millions began working remotely, but hospital space...
Feeling Pretty: Breast Prosthesis Options
Having your silhouette surgically altered in order to potentially save your life is an overwhelming undertaking. And while it is a good thing to...
Feeling Pretty: New Additions to Mastectomy Lingerie Line
Every woman wants to feel pretty. And while that definition may vary from woman to woman, the fundamental truth holds. Experiencing cancer, undergoing a...
Cancer Treatments 101: What is Radiation Therapy?
When you hear the word “cancer,” you immediately start to consider what your treatment options may be. Two of the most common treatments are...
Life After Breast Cancer: Potential Long-Term Effects
Chemotherapy and radiation are over. The reconstruction is complete. No more surgeries or doctor appointments are on the books. Even your hair has begun...