"How can I support you?" "What do you need?" "What can I do to help?" If these questions leave you looking for words, unsure of how to respond, you're not alone. Expressing your needs during the recovery from breast surgery can be a challenging task, especially since you might not be certain of what exactly you will need. At times...
A Color That Heals, Comforts, and Empowers Why Masthead Bras are Pink In a world painted with countless colors, pink holds a special place in the heart of Masthead. It's not just a casual color choice; it's an integral part of our identity. Our iconic Elizabeth Pink Surgical Bra® symbolizes wellness, healing, and empowerment. We've even taken the step to...
My work involves daily conversations with women diagnosed with breast cancer, either undergoing treatment or preparing for surgery, seeking support from Masthead products. However, I also speak with many women seeking ways to reduce their risk of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, over a quarter-million women developed invasive breast cancer last year, with an additional 50,000 diagnosed...
Sara Kerr Reges, my best friend from childhood, is a nurse navigator who divides her time between the traumatic brain injury and breast cancer departments. Although you might think those two areas have nothing to do with each other, in Sara’s case they do. Twelve years ago, her then-eight-year-old son Charles suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by...
Each year for Breast Cancer Awareness Month we publish our updated 31 Interesting Facts About Breasts, a collection of fascinating tidbits about that beautiful part of the anatomy that never ceases to fascinate. This year's list includes some sobering news (one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lives) and some surprising statistics (the average American woman wears a...
Speak to any woman who has undergone breast surgery, and she’ll tell you that you need to pack more than front-close pajamas to make your time in the hospital comfortable. Here is a list of the top 7 things that will help you through both your hospital stay and the transition home: The right bag is an important place to...
Over the last two weeks we’ve heard from many customers, colleagues and friends who want to know which surgical bra the character Xiomara is wearing after undergoing a mastectomy in a recent episode of the hit TV show Jane the Virgin. Well…we are happy – and honored-- to report that it is our Masthead Elizabeth Pink Surgical Bra®! Xo, as...