"I just received the SUPPORT SOFTEEŽ, it is perfect. I love it as much as the SOFTEEŽ Original. I teach a lot of aerobic classes and the support the SOFTEEŽ gives is a big help. Thank You, Thank You!"
-- AI -- Washington
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 Lymphedema & Special Concerns for Women Who Have Lymph Nodes Removed
We believe that knowledge is power. The following information is provided for your education by Judy Kneece, RN, OCN. Judy is a certified oncology nurse with a specialty in breast cancer, as well as a certified MammaCare specialist. She presently serves hospitals and breast health centers internationally as a breast health consultant and trainer in the educational and psychosocial needs of breast cancer patients and their families. She trains nurses to implement a program of comprehensive education and coordinate a complete program of support for the entire family unit. Judy is an author, researcher and good friend.
Breast Self Examination: A Key to Early Detection of Breast Cancer
We believe that maintaining breast health is extremely important for all women. The following information is provided for your education from our good friend Nancy Dunn, RN,MS. Nancy is a consultant with PRO-Health Inc. and has dedicated her work to Breast Cancer Early Detection for 10 years. She functions as the primary consultant to the States of Oregon and California and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Nancy is also the Certified Director of Training for MammaCare at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), the only West Coast training center for MammaCare Corporation. Prior to becoming a consultant, Nancy devoted 25 years to Professional Development in the healthcare industry.
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Exercising After Breast Cancer Treatment
We believe that with your doctor's guidance you can benefit from the addition of physical activity to your breast cancer treatment plan. The following information is provided for your consideration and is excerpted with permission from the book Breast Fitness by Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD, Julie Gralow, MD and Lisa Talbott. Dr. Anne McTiernan, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington has extensive research and practice experience in exercise and breast cancer prevention. Dr. Julie R. Gralow, is Associate Professor at University of Washington, School of Medicine, Medical Oncology, specializing in breast cancer prevention, exercise and diet. Lisa Talbott is a fitness and women's rehabilitation expert and is co-founder of Team Survivor, a national non-profit organization for women cancer survivors to maintain health and fitness.
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