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Congratulations on your hard-fought victory against breast cancer! The journey from diagnosis to remission is undoubtedly challenging, but as you emerge from the shadows of cancer, a new chapter begins—one filled with opportunities for healing and growth. While chemotherapy and radiation treatments may be behind you and the reconstruction complete, your journey to wellness is…
Even though Lipedema is a distinct condition from Lymphedema, the garments used to treat and manage symptoms of lipedema have mostly been tailored to individuals with lymphedema. Recently, a new garment from Juzo has been designed specifically to help patients with lipedema achieve greater comfort. Read more about the new Juzo Sensation compression tights and…
As a parallel component to the post-surgery breast cancer care we provide our patients, Pretty In Pink Boutique offers services to help patients manage their lymphedema symptoms. While lymphedema can develop in many ways, damage to the lymphatic system from cancer treatments is one of the leading causes, making these services a natural progression in…
While lipedema and lymphedema might outwardly appear to be similar disorders, they are two very distinct medical conditions. Though they share some similarities, including treatment methods and potential symptoms, it’s important to distinguish between them. Learn more about Lipedema and how it differs from Lymphedema: What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a medical condition that…
Compassion is at the core of our work at Pretty in Pink Boutique. We are a small, family-owned business of compassionate people inspired to care for individuals who are undergoing or have completed cancer treatment. Many of us have been personally touched by cancer and are motivated to “do something better” for the world through…
You may have heard that starting January 1, 2024, Medicare launched coverage of compression garments for the treatment of lymphedema. While it’s great that we will now have access to this coverage, we caution patients and providers that many questions remain about how it will work. At Pretty in Pink Boutique, our team is working…
Navigating your breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging on more than just the physical front. It’s just as difficult on your mind and emotions as it is on your body. It’s easy to focus on the physical aspect of your breast cancer journey since most of your treatments affect your physical self so significantly. But…
The holiday season is dedicated to a sense of joy and gratitude. With a breast cancer diagnosis, it can be challenging to tap into those feelings and celebrate the way you’d like to. If you’re going through difficult times, it is natural to feel angry, sad, grumpy, upset, scared – anything but festive and joyous. …
How Medicare’s Implementation of the LTA Will Affect Your Patients in 2024 As you are probably aware, Medicare will commence coverage of compression specifically for lymphedema in 2024 when the Lymphedema Treatment Act goes into effect. A lot of information is racing through the industry right now, so we wanted to take a moment to…
‘Tis the season…for Pretty in Pink Boutique’s annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser! We might all be located in one store now, but we couldn’t resist the opportunity to host our annual fundraiser with a little friendly competition. We have four trees this year that are decorated around different themes: the Hope tree, the Home tree, the…