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Ease your breast cancer journey from diagnosis through to the best recovery possible
LEARN from breast cancer Health Professionals ...doctors, a surgeon, nurses and a physiotherapist.
Breast cancer survivors share their stories...and what helped them.
A large portion of the contents are exclusive and timeless.
Our contributors are passionate about giving you information and practical tools to help YOU to make the best recovery possible...
Physically, emotionally and sexually.
Resource Library Contents
Breast cancer survivors share their stories...and what helped them.
A large portion of the contents are exclusive and timeless.
Our contributors are passionate about giving you information and practical tools to help YOU to make the best recovery possible...
Physically, emotionally and sexually.
Resource Library Contents
- Checklist of questions to ask your doctors (to make sure you understand and agree with the treatment plan)
- Bathing & dressing after a mastectomy (Article)
- What and how to tell your employer, colleagues, family, friends and schools (Article)
- Links to the best, relevant, international breast cancer organisations (this will save you hours of research)
- © “Rest & Restore” meditation/relaxation MP3 has a simple relaxation technique and comforting Scriptures to lift your spirit and soul.
- A female breast cancer surgeon gives five radio interviews and patiently explains the medical terms, treatment options and issues that her patients want to know about. How invaluable would a whole hour consultation be to you?
- © Physiotherapy program on how to regain your shoulder movement after surgery. We filmed a mastectomy/breast reconstruction patient called Jan, following her easy-to- follow exercise program from day one back home to the golf course just a few weeks later. Use this video to copy Jan doing the exercises and stretches under Physiotherapy supervision to get your arm functioning well.
- Research trial on 'How Exercise Can Help Chemotherapy Be Absorbed More Efficiently' (Video)
- Research on 'How Stress Affects Cancer' (Video)
- Nutrition during the treatment phase to avoid malnutrition. What to eat when you don't feel like eating!
- 20 Top cancer killing foods (Video)
- © The award winning documentary series “Dying To Live” includes families who talk about their journey from diagnosis onward. 3 x 1 hour special programs.
- Sonia's Story...2 years after a double mastectomy. Radio interview with intimate wisdom
- © How journaling can emotionally help you through the breast cancer journey (Article, Radio interview)
- "Karen's Story"...radio interview 7 years later. What helped her could help you.
- How do breast cancer treatments affect your fertility? (Article, Links)
- What if I'm already pregnant when diagnosed
- ©Amazon's best-selling series of 7 e-books “Mastectomy Recovery” by Trish Duke
- Physical recovery of your arm and shoulder as well as your general fitness
- Emotional recovery
- Sexual recovery
- What to wear
- Lymphedema. How to avoid, minimise and treat
- Treatment options
- Finding courage to face your breast cancer journey
- Pain management.
- An experienced Oncology nurse talks about how cancer can affect your sexuality, during treatment and later on.
- Could past abuse affect your breast cancer journey?
- Four radio interviews with a breast cancer nurse gives insight into breast cancer surgery and treatments, lymphedema, how much to exercise, bras and clothing…and so much more.
- Threaded throughout the library is formation on how to avoid, minimize or treat lymphedema ... that affects 1 in 4 patients
- © “50 Ways to Feel Better with Cancer” video is packed full of easy options to make you feel better and find your ‘get up and go’ when it has ‘got up and gone’.
- #METOO victims Past sexual, emotional and physical abuse can affect how you react and deal with your breast cancer journey. Several resources share how to find healing and freedom from the abuse.
- Humour Therapy. Laughter can be the best medicine for the soul (Videos)
- Axillary Cord Formation: Research paper on why your armpit can be excessively restricted post-op and the best treatment option
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You've probably got a lot buzzing around your brain right now ... feeling stressed, possibly frightened.
Breast cancer is probably new territory for you ... like COVID-19 was to the world.
An unwelcome health challenge that went on longer than anticipated.
Breast cancer is probably new territory for you ... like COVID-19 was to the world.
An unwelcome health challenge that went on longer than anticipated.
Pink Ribbon Kit
The 'Pink Ribbon Kit' aims to help YOU to tackle the unexpected challenges that most patients face throughout their breast cancer journey... and for months after treatments are completed, when you might still be struggling with 'the long shadow of breast cancer'.
This might be sexual issues, lymphedema, depression , body image, relationship changes etc.
The Kit is available to you as a lifetime resource and designed to assist you from diagnosis to the point when breast cancer is no longer an issue in your life.
The Pink Ribbon Kit includes:
- The comprehensive, multi-media Resource Library with practical tips and solutions to speed up your recovery …physically, emotionally and sexually.
- A private Facebook group focused on being supportive, helpful and positive!
- Make new friends in the FB group who 'get' where you are at this point in your life.
- Prayer support is offered.
- You have an option to invest in yourself with ‘one-on-one’ support.
The library coupled with the FB support group, offers solutions, tools and life skills, 24/7 to dip into before or during a challenge.
You (the patient) can invite a loved one or personal VIP into the FB group. They often need as much support as yourself.
Click here to obtain your Pink Ribbon Kit with lifetime access to the Resource Library and private Facebook support group
You are very welcome to join our international mastectomy recovery community!
Ladies who are single or have a partner who feels unable to support them throughout their treatment and recovery can choose the option of additional ‘one-on-one ' support.
You've probably got a lot buzzing around your brain right now...and feeling stressed, possibly frightened.
Breast cancer is probably new territory for you ... like COVID-19 was to the world.
An unwelcome health challenge that went on longer than anticipated.
Enlightened health professionals know that you benefit from ongoing encouragement and information for at least the same time period as your treatments last.
They will tell you that now is NOT the time to be the independent woman and do this journey alone!
If your treatments lasted for one year, then you usually still need support and information for a year afterwards.
Helping you to make the best recovery possible physically, emotionally and sexually.
When your treatments are completed, the medical team may tell you to “Get on with your life now” ... but some ladies are left feeling abandoned, bewildered and possibly traumatised afterwards.
At this point, some cancer support groups wish you luck and expect you to make room for new patients.
The Mastectomy Recovery Centre is still ‘there for you’ until you no longer need us …although you might like to visit the FB support group from time to time to encourage ladies travelling on their breast cancer journey.
Click here to obtain your Pink Ribbon Kit with lifetime access to the Resource Library and private Facebook support group