You may find that you have more questions about the process, the insert, or how to be more comfortable wearing your prosthesis. You can always reach out to your local breast cancer center advocates, nurses, or your breast prosthesis fitter. Here are questions you may want to consider: Questions for your breast insert fitter: Questions…
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Once you get your breast prosthesis form, you might be concerned about traveling or going on vacation without knowing all the possible outcomes and situations that might arise. It is perfectly safe to wear and carry your prosthesis during all forms of travel, even air travel. When you are traveling through airports and security checkpoints,…
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After you have determined which type of breast prosthesis or insert you want to try, you might want to consider having a proper fitting by a professional. These fittings usually take about an hour and give you the chance for a private, personal fitting where your questions can be answered, and your concerns put to…
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In today’s world, there are Pride parades, marches, and festivals in most all states in June, and throughout the year. Since 2013, the Chicago Pride Festivals have drawn more than one million people, and the size of all festivities grows in numbers by the thousands every year, with each event. The country has come a…
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Lymphedema hinders many aspects of life, including intimacy and sex. While many lymphedema patients feel that intimacy and sex acts are simply too challenging to attempt while dealing with the condition, the truth is that with the right tools and resources, even with lymphedema, some intimate connection and pleasure can indeed be found! How does…
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Leukemia and Lymphoma are cancers that affect the blood or bone marrow in the body. This type of cancer most often starts in the tissue that forms the blood. Along with leukemia and lymphoma, there are also similar conditions that the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has been funding for research since 1949. Myeloma, Myelodysplastic syndromes…
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In recent studies, certain genetic traits have been linked to certain types of breast cancer. Most commonly connected to the BRCA1, BRCA2, and the PALB2 gene mutations, there are many new genetic markers being discovered that have proven linked to breast and other types of cancer. It is estimated that nearly one out of every…
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Dyspareunia, the medical term for pain during or after sexual intercourse, is a common but often misunderstood condition that can affect people of all ages and genders, though it is more frequently reported among individuals assigned female at birth. Despite being physically and emotionally distressing, dyspareunia is both manageable and treatable once its underlying causes…
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