Whether a woman has had a full or partial mastectomy or a lumpectomy, she has a variety of options.What to do after surviving breast cancer is a personal choice. Helen Battaglia Commodori recently got ...

When Marti Sundeen of Danville had a mastectomy in 1996, she opted against reconstructive surgery. "My body was going through enough right then -- I didn't want to worry about yet another surgery, at ...

Cheryl Schlote, owner of Scarlet’s Unmentionables, stands in her store Aug. 20 in North Liberty. Schlote, who is undergoing chemotherapy herself for colon cancer, fits women for breast prostheses and ...

Today on Living808, Kelly spoke with Evon Reformina, Owner and Certified Mastectomy Fitter of Breast Boutique, about the personalized services her company offers to breast cancer survivors. Breast ...

"It's important for women to have a comfortable space to come and shop and have a variety of options," said Donna J. Reed, a certified mastectomy fitter who offers one-on-one consultations and ...

After 20 years of being a dental hygienist, Mary Walsh-Aframe decided to switch careers and become a certified mastectomy fitter. She now helps breast cancer survivors find the right option to meet ...

Karen Bierwagen, lead mastectomy fitter at SCCA’s Shine retail store, displays one of many breast prosthesis options available at Shine. Adjusting to a reshaped silhouette can be challenging. Every ...

Breast prostheses have improved dramatically over the past 25 years. Prosthetic designers study the movement and density of breast tissue in groups of women to develop prostheses that are lifelike in ...

The Shine store provides essential oncology products, services and guidance to assist with cancer treatment and recovery. We offer support and products for mastectomy and compression therapy, as well ...

Dec. 27--HAGERSTOWN-- Wendy Carter knows that women who seek a prosthesis after a mastectomy face an uncomfortable procedure. She decided to tap into technology to make it a whole lot more comfortable ...

GLENARDEN, Md.-- A new lingerie boutique designed for breast cancer survivors who've had mastectomies is weeks away from opening at Woodmore Town Centre in Glenarden, Maryland. It's a dream come true ...