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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…
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.
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.
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…
Lymphedema can occur in women and in men when lymph nodes are damaged, blocked or removed. This can occur because of illness, injury or as a result of certain cancers or other life-threatening diseases. When the lymphatic system is compromised, lymph fluid builds up, causing uncomfortable swelling, pain and stiffness––primarily in the arms and legs.…
Chemotherapy and radiation are over. The reconstruction is complete. No more surgeries or doctor appointments are on the books. Even your hair has begun to fill in and regrow. It would be really nice and easy to assume your body is fully recovered and nothing cancer-related is going to rear its ugly head again. And…
You have fought the battle of your life and won! Your oncologist and a team of dedicated nurses, dietitians, and other clinicians have become like family, partnering with you on a hard journey leading to remission. Now what? Everything just falls back to your normal pre-cancer life, right? Probably not. Understanding the need for follow-up…