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AnaOno is hosting their 4th annual New York Fashion Week show benefiting METAvivor.org. This year’s show is focused on bridging the gap throughout our community, from early-stage breast cancer patients and survivors to Stage IV breast cancer patients. We experience division in our lives so often these days, but the one separation we cannot afford is the fear that early-stage patients encounter when diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and

Melinda GTM and CezaraTM Closing Soon After 33 years in business, Melinda GTM and CezaraTM will be closing their doors soon.  The remaining inventory is now priced at 60% off. Essentially Women members also receive an additional 3% discount on all purchases and earn 2% in Essential Rewards on Melinda GTM and CezaraTM products. Don’t wait. Once the current inventory is gone, it’s gone. Melinda GTM Nursing Bras on Offer     Melinda GTM Order Form CezaraTM

By: Krista Barnett, Marketing Manager, medi USA This article was originally featured in the Third Quarter 2019 Essential Advantage. Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. In 2019, it's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancers.  The incidence of lymphedema post-breast cancer treatment varies from patient-to-patient depending on the severity of the treatment procedure, with the number

By: Angelica Bryant, Marketing Content Coordinator for American Breast Care This post was originally published in Essential Advantage Third Quarter 2019.   With social media feeds full of lavish “me time” get-a-ways, spa-quality bubble baths and exceptionally plated cuisine, it’s no wonder people have begun to associate self-care with indulgence and perfection. In a society where schedules are jammed packed, who has time for such luxuries? In actuality, wellness

When you come home from work, doesn’t putting on a cozy pair of slippers help you unwind from a long day? Not only can slippers kick off a relaxing evening at home, they can also help support your health in unexpected ways! How can wearing slippers at home contribute to self-care? The answer goes back to the evolution of the surfaces we stand on every day. For most of human history, we walked on soft, forgiving surfaces like earth and sand that naturally conformed to the human footprint.

By: Megan Matijevich - Marketing & Communications Manager, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics This article was first featured in the third quarter 2019 issue of Essential Advantage While there are probably several four-lettered words we’d like to say more often when stressed or frustrated, the one I’m referring to is much cleaner and likely to get you better results. That magic word is HELP. We all need it and sometimes we sure could use

EW vendor partner Spectra Baby USA shared their insight into whether or not breast implants have an effect on breastfeeding. Although it is doable, it is important to know that breast implants may have some impact on your breastfeeding journey. Spectra Baby USA highlights important information regarding safety concerns, the type of surgery conducted, and the milk supply level.   Click here to read the blog from Spectra Baby USA. 

It is a subject no one wants to talk about, but when it comes to feeling so uncomfortable, awkward, and embarrassed, there has to be an answer to living normally with a pelvic organ prolapse. WHAT IS PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE? Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), also known as female genital prolapse, can occur among some women who have gone through pelvic surgery or labor and delivery and can happen as women age. Prolapse refers to organs that have shifted out of their normal positions and moved

When I open Facebook during the month of November, I see some of my friends or businesses that I follow posting their 30 days of gratitude. Each day, people are posting pictures and items that they are thankful for. One of the things that I’m most thankful for is our members. We work each day to make sure that we are providing resources that you can use, whether that’s information your clients might ask you about, educational opportunities, or advice to name a few.   Since

Dana Donofree, founder of AnaOno, shares some tips for providers to help patients overcome their feelings of being uncomfortable after surgery or any sort of treatment, and how these tips can help improve the lives of those affected by breast cancer.   We all know the struggles of trying to get everything checked off your to-do list, only to fall short and not get anything done at all. This is especially true if you’re having a hard day, not feeling well, or not feeling