“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 overstated. These exams can often detect cancer and even benign lumps before they can be felt. Doesn’t that mean self-exams are unnecessary? Not at all. Performing a monthly self-exam…
If you are about to or have recently undergone a mastectomy, you may be wondering about the foundation garment situation. Your doctor or nurse may give you requirements or ideas…but they may not. After all, with so much after-care information, a bra may be the last thing on their minds. But it’s certainly not for…
Summer heat, especially humid heat like we have here in Middle Tennessee, can cause discomfort and swelling in people with perfectly functioning lymphatic systems. Add a chronic condition like lymphedema and summer heat takes on a whole new complication. Read on for 10 tips from Pretty in Pink Boutique to stay well and enjoy the…
Will my insurance company cover post-breast surgery garments? It’s a common question we are asked by patients who visit our stores. Pam shares all the details and how our staff is here to assist. Watch below:
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 was at a premium. This meant many surgeries and procedures were put off as ORs were converted for COVID-19 patient care. But breast cancer didn’t stop. It didn’t yield to the…
The health and safety of our patients is the upmost priority for us. Pam shares our current COVID-19 protocol at our four locations to best serve you. Watch below:
As the weather begins to warm up, a common question we often get is whether you can swim in a prosthesis. The answer? Absolutely! Pam shares everything you should know, as well as info about a swim breast form we carry in store specifically designed for swimming. Watch below:
Having your silhouette surgically altered in order to potentially save your life is an overwhelming undertaking. And while it is a good thing to kick cancer to the curb, what you’re left with may feel unfamiliar – even alien – and be difficult to adjust to. If you have undergone a lumpectomy or mastectomy, there…
Every woman wants to feel pretty. And while that definition may vary from woman to woman, the fundamental truth holds. Experiencing cancer, undergoing a lumpectomy or mastectomy, or enduring treatments that change the outward appearance and the inward perception of self are extremely daunting. As if many women don’t already deal with esteem issues by…
When you hear the word “cancer,” you immediately start to consider what your treatment options may be. Two of the most common treatments are chemotherapy and radiation, also called radiotherapy, radiation therapy or radiation treatment. You’ve heard these terms. You’ve probably even asked people diagnosed with cancer if they’re undergoing these treatments. Or you’ve asked…