Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Education, Support and Resources in Portland Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings increased attention to breast cancer education, screening, treatment, survivorship and support. Pink ribbons, fundraising events and...
End of Year Checklist: Reorder Compression Garments and Mastectomy Products Before Your Insurance Benefits Renew If compression garments, mastectomy bras, breast forms or other prescribed garments are part of your ongoing care, fall is a good time to review what you...
How Often Should You Replace Compression Socks? A Guide to Long Lasting Support Compression socks work quietly in the background of your day. They may support you through long work shifts, travel, medical appointments, exercise, post surgical recovery, or the everyday...
Summer Travel and Compression Garments: Skin Care, Comfort and Fit Tips in Portland Summer often means more movement, more time outdoors and more travel. Whether you are planning a flight, a road trip, a weekend away or simply spending more time on your feet, warmer...
Post-Surgical Camisoles in Portland: Comfort and Support After Breast Surgery Preparing for or recovering from breast surgery can bring a lot of questions, especially when it comes to what you will wear during the early stages of healing. The right post-surgical...
Mastectomy Swimsuits in Portland: How to Find the Right Fit After Breast Surgery Swimming, traveling, spending time at the pool, or simply relaxing near the water should feel comfortable and enjoyable. After a mastectomy or other breast surgery, however, finding a...
Lymphedema Awareness Month: Finding the Right Compression Garment in Portland March is Lymphedema Awareness Month, an opportunity to increase understanding of lymphedema and the resources available to people managing this condition. For people living with lymphedema,...
Life After Breast Cancer: Ongoing Support, Comfort and Confidence Finishing active breast cancer treatment can mark an important transition, but it does not always mean that the physical and emotional effects of cancer disappear. For many people, life after breast...
Lipedema vs. Lymphedema: Understanding the Difference Lipedema and lymphedema can both cause changes in the size, shape and comfort of the arms or legs, which can make the two conditions easy to confuse. However, lipedema and lymphedema are different medical...
Medical Compression Garments in Portland: Finding a Fit That Works With Your Style For many people living with lymphedema, lipedema, venous conditions, or other medical needs, compression garments are an important part of everyday care. When compression is prescribed...
Compression Therapy for Lymphedema: How Medical Compression Garments Can Help For many people living with lymphedema, compression therapy is an important part of long term management. Medical compression garments can help manage swelling and support lymphatic fluid...
Over-the-Counter vs. Medical Compression Garments: What’s the Difference? Compression socks and garments are available almost everywhere today, from pharmacies and sporting goods stores to online retailers. Some are marketed toward travelers, athletes, people who...