A mastectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s breast in order to remove cancerous breast cells/tissue. The operation is both physcially and emotionally devastating for patients. Women experience a lot of pain, discomfort, loss of range of motion and have to deal with uncomfortable drains for several days. Insurance companies are trying to make mastectomies an outpatient procedure. Women need at least 2 days in the hospital to recovery properly.
The Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill is important legislation for all women and in Congress right now. There is a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a masectomy. It is about eliminating the concept of the “drive-thru mastectomy” where women are forced to go home just a few hours after surgery, against the wishes of their doctor, with the drainage tubes still attached. I can tell you from my own experience that is it difficult enough going home directly after a lumpectomy. I can’t even imagine the condition a women is in after having a full mastectomy.
Lifetime Television has put the Breast Cancer Protection Act bill on their webpage with a petition drive to show your support. Last year over half the House signed on. Please sign the petition by clicking on the website listed here. http://www.mylifetime.com/community/my-lifetime-commitment/breast-cancer/petition/breast-cancer-petition
The Associated Press reported last week that the British government is getting behind a plan to replace open-backed hospital gowns with versions that preserve patient’s modesty. The Design Council has asked designers and manufacturers to come up with better versions of patient treatment garments. US born designer Ben de Lisi has come up with a design made from luxury cotton which he calls “fabulous and inspirational”.
We applaud the British government in recognizing this issue and dedicating time and money to fixing it. That is so much more than what the US government and the established medical community have done. The gowns in use today are not much different than the ones used 100 years ago!
JILLIES created a 100% natural cotton garment that offers privacy, comfort and dignity to women undergoing medical treatment. Our garments have received widespread praise from women who have had the fortune of wearing them. However, the medical community has been resistent to adopting any change at all. They seem to take the attitude that the status quo works for them…and that is all that matters. I say NO! Looking good and feeling good go hand and hand. Research has shown how important mental attitude is in facilitating healing and wellness. JILLIES challenges the medical community and our government to take a long, hard look the garments patients are given these days and follow the Brits in the charge to make things better for the ones we care for in our health care institutions. Visit us as www.jillies.com for more information.
I am so sad to hear the news that the ever-so talented Alexander McQueen passed away today. He was one of my personal favorite designers. The fashion world suffered a devastating loss today. Mr. McQueen was a supporter of breast cancer causes. We loved the pink paisley scarve he designed for a breast cancer promotion at Selfridges and Co in London to support Breast Cancer Care.
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