A couple of years ago a very dear friend of mine was also diagnosed with breast cancer and I wanted to give her a gift to let her know I was thinking of her.
She said that after her surgery she was struggling to sit/lie comfortably and that the car journey home had been awful as the seatbelt pressed into her surgery site.
This gave me the idea of the mastectomy cushion – I did some research and saw that people do make these, but they are all heart shaped and just sit in the armpit. I wanted to make something a little more substantial that offered the recipient more stability and comfort.
I created the single mastectomy cushion to sit under the arm, but also come across the body a little way so it could be used in the car etc.
With the double mastectomy cushion, there is a lovely big centre panel that can go against surgery sites and wraps around to go under the arms at the same time. The main thing about my cushions is that they are versatile & durable so they can be folded, rolled etc.
I have a vast array of materials & a local material shop, so I will always try and accommodate customers request regards to colour schemes etc.
We also do surgical drain bags and can do these in matching colours
At a very dark time in someone’s life I hope my cushions can bring a little light and comfort to them.
Claire x
Further Reading
My Double Mastectomy And The Birth Of Drain Dollies
Best Of The Year Four Innovative Mastectomy Recovery Products/Services
Just Average Jen’s Review of our Luxury Breast Cancer Gift for Women
Thoughtful Breast Cancer Gifts
Claire lives in rural Lancashire with her partner Neil and her dogs and runs Pendleside Interiors & Occasions. As well as our business Claire and Neil are fosters for Spaniel Aid UK and a waggy tail is always waiting for them at home. Neil and Claire have both lost our mothers to cancer and the fight against cancer is close to their hearts.
How much plz ?
Hi
The single is £16.50 and the double is £22.50
This includes 1st class signed for postage
Kind regards, Claire x
Please may I order a single mastectomy cushion..
I am due to have surgery this week. I like the blue cushion with the flamingoes on or something similar.
Thank you for your enquiry
We actually sell cancer gifts
You will need to go to https://www.pendlesideinteriors.co.uk/
And request a cushion from them
With best wishes
Shara
Cancer Care Parcel