2018-11-22 19:51
There are a number of ways to restore a nipple and areola after breast cancer and breast surgery. It is important to do some research and talk to people that have undergone the procedure th… Read More
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Custom silicone breast forms as beautiful and unique as the women who wear them
2018-11-16 20:11
There are benefits to being active including, better digestion, improved mood, having more energy and a feeling of well being. It’s important that we know what kinds of movement… Read More
2018-10-16 18:44
For Linda Perrin and her mother Doris Bourrier it’s all about HOPE. Both women are long term breast cancer survivors and today they are both thriving. Linda, a retired mental health n… Read More
2018-09-21 18:59
There are two different ways that implants can be placed surgically into the chest. One way is “above the muscle” and the other is “under the muscle”. Placing the i… Read More
2018-08-21 19:33
When a breast form is comfortable, it becomes easier to integrate it into your body image. When you personalize your breast form it feels like a part of you because you have played a part i… Read More
2018-05-11 17:12
Are you just waiting to jump into the pool or lake? Is your heavy swimform holding you back? We have heard from ladies like yourself that the heavu swimforms of the past can make your swims… Read More
2018-04-17 19:28
We know how important it is to have access to information. There is a lot of misleading and inaccurate information on the internet, and it can be overwhelming when you’re looking for a… Read More
2018-03-14 19:23
“My breastform doesn’t show so why does it matter what colour it is?”
The colour and appearance of your breast prosthesis is directly related to wearing compliance and the… Read More
2018-03-08 16:50
Over the years we have had the privilege to meet hundreds of the most elegant, interesting, life-loving, kick-ass women that ever lived!
They are our superheroes!
Managing a family and work… Read More
2018-02-23 16:26
What to do while you wait for reconstruction…
Waiting lists for breast reconstruction surgery can be long and there is no guarantee that you will have the surgery as scheduled. So m… Read More
2018-02-08 18:02
Adapting your wardrobe after dealing with breast cancer can be challenging. Breast cancer treatment often leads to body changes such as weight loss or gain, loss of part or all of the breast… Read More
2018-01-15 19:52
Benefits of Wearing a Bressanté breastform:
No pain/complications that may be associated with reconstruction surgery; you will be super comfortable.
Clothing will fit better; symmetry… Read More
2018-01-09 20:31
This is a personal decision and is different for everyone. Women are often advised to wait 3 months after surgery before being fit with a breastform.
Most women need not wait that long. If… Read More
2017-12-11 19:56
Our recent trip to Toronto was a great success. We met several groups of women that were really impressed with our prosthetics and were very enthusiastic about Bressante in general.
So… Read More
2017-11-02 18:40
In our quest to provide access to Bressante breastforms, we have decided to expand our Pop-Up Fitting day activities.
Look out Toronto, here we come!
If you are interested in having a… Read More
2017-10-18 19:21
We at Bressante know that it is important for those experiencing breast cancer and mastectomy to know the options available to them after breast surgery. Attending Bra Day Toronto is one of… Read More
2017-09-21 19:22
Interview with Lymphedema Expert Dr. Emily Iker
Dr. Emily Iker
Dr. Emily Iker is director of the Lymphedema Center in Santa Monica. She is a well regarded Physical Medicine and Rehabili… Read More
2017-08-14 18:54
JUSTIN SAMANSKI-LANGILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESSCalifornia-based doctor Jen Gunter poses Friday in her hotel lobby. Gunter is fighting medical quackery and pseudo-science in her spare time.170… Read More
2017-07-20 19:27
This article is from anaono.com check them out!
You were prepared for your treatment. You were prepared for your surgery. You read everything you could get your hands on when you were diag… Read More
2017-06-27 17:28
We all know to regularly check our breasts for odd or new changes, as they can be a sign of something much more serious.
Most women have changes in their breasts during their lifetime. Many… Read More
2017-06-09 16:30
Last year, Denise Stewart coordinated the first online Breast Cancer Summit. Experts from around the globe gave talks on subjects relevant to those who are facing changes and challenges aft… Read More
2017-05-30 15:10
So far Bressante has had TWO successful Pop Up Shops in Selkirk and Brandon, Manitoba!
The Pop Up Shops have been led by the wonderful Linda and Jeannette. Our first Pop Up was at Hom… Read More
2017-04-21 18:19
Young women can have breast cancer. It’s not as shocking as it once was when the news comes out that a woman in her twenties is diagnosed with breast cancer. Chances are slim, but it… Read More
2017-04-19 15:46
Canadians are often very happy to see Spring around the corner, but roughly 25% of us have to deal with some form of sinus discomfort once grass and tree pollen become more prevalent in ou… Read More
2017-03-29 17:25
Bill Aron is a photographer whose photos have been exhibited in major museums and galleries throughout the United States and Israel, including the Museum of Modern Art, the International Cen… Read More
2017-02-03 20:01
Coping in Healthy Ways After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/anxiety-common-for-partners-of-young-dx-women
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, ev… Read More
2017-01-12 18:15
Celebrating the start of something new is important to many of us. Celebrating the completion of a phase or chapter in life is also important.
The sounds that bells and gongs make are ofte… Read More
2016-12-23 17:41
What an interesting year 2016 has been. It has been a year of ups and downs as well as discovery. We are looking forward to 2017 with lots of hope and anticipation. We have come across many… Read More
2016-12-15 20:37
Technology is advancing very quickly. One area of reconstructive medicine that is exceptionally challenging is restoring the nipple and areola after mastectomy surgery for breast cancer tre… Read More
2016-11-29 18:14
Wendy was contacted by Denise Stewart, an Occupational Therapist from Australia to make a presentation sharing her professional experience and opinions on breast cancer rehabilitation. Deni… Read More
2016-11-16 19:44
Her are some tips that we have accumulated and have decided to share with you. Whether you, your spouse or a friend are facing a cancer diagnosis, these tips can help you and your loved ones… Read More
2016-10-26 15:51
Halloween is right around the corner, and who doesn’t love the creepiest day of the year? Some people devote all month to All Hallows Eve. If you are feeling up to dressing up and are… Read More
2016-10-13 15:39
It’s getting frosty out there! It can be even colder when you’re rocking a short ‘do or have no hair to speak of this season. So we decided to bring together a few links an… Read More
2016-10-07 19:42
Having breast cancer sucks as a general rule, and it sucks a whole lot when you’re young. Some women are still in college, working two jobs and eating healthy and exercising when they… Read More
2016-09-16 17:46
Since January 2016, Mattel has added seven skin tones, 22 eye colours and 24 hairstyles to their line of iconic dolls. With the original still available, Barbie has been accompanied by a di… Read More
2016-08-23 17:58
Unfortunately, the government does not provide enough funding for women to purchase a breast prosthesis post mastectomy. Not all women can afford a “nice” prosthesis that isn&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-08-09 19:49
There are actually many reasons for people to get breast prosthetics. Some of them may come as a surprise. We all know someone who has struggled with post-mastectomy body changes after brea… Read More
2016-07-29 19:24
Jess Fielder is a Photographer in the US who put together a very heartwarming shoot in Columbus, Mississippi titled Project: Self Love.
The photo series resonated with us at Bressante becaus… Read More
2016-06-10 19:51
Group of Anaplastologists and Health Care Professionals
I recently attended the International Anaplastology Association conference, in Dallas, Fort Worth. Read more about this amazing o… Read More
2016-05-04 15:55
There is a blog post called “Cancer is Offensive” on the blog Stupid Dumb Cancer written by Ann Marie Giannino-Otis where she speaks very bluntly about what something being… Read More
2016-05-02 18:51
Bressante wants You to Know Your Options! Choose what’s Right for YOU!
1. A wonderful prosthesis from us!2. Reconstruction3. A beautiful Tattoo
4. Nothing!
Having access to the right… Read More
2016-04-27 19:46
Mark Bugnaski / Kalamazoo Gazette
Lymphedema is a condition involving the lymph nodes that occurs after surgery. While treating breast cancer lymph nodes may be removed, damaged or dist… Read More
2016-04-19 14:07
Tattoos have long been a means to decorate a warrior, describe rank and status, or to commemorate an event or lesson the wearer has experienced or learned. Today, tattoo services are so read… Read More
2016-04-13 17:26
photo credit: google image
Namaste, this is Reema. I have a quick beauty tip for you. I have a recipe for an amazing face mask you can make with a few ingredients you can find in your kitche… Read More
2016-03-14 17:53
photo credit: sears canada
Hitting the pool or beach after undergoing treatment for breast cancer can be daunting. A mastectomy and chemotherapy can mess with the basic shape of your body, n… Read More
2016-02-26 15:59
Hello, My name is Algoma. Algoma means “valley of flowers”. I come from a big family. I have seven siblings. I grew up in the great outdoors. My childhood consisted of running a… Read More
2016-02-19 20:26
image credit: google image
These days we are bombarded with images of ” perfect bodies “. Most of us realize that these images have likely been altered in various ways. The probl… Read More
2016-02-19 20:26
image credit: google image
These days we are bombarded with images of ” perfect bodies “. Most of us realize that these images have likely been altered in various ways. The probl… Read More
2016-02-16 17:37
Cancer de mama 2016 – A great success
“With helping hands, both male and female, we were able to make the transition to the Seniors Centre very smoothly, here we were welcomed… Read More
2016-02-01 20:51
There is something exciting happening at Bressanté. We realize that it is hard for most people to buy something online without seeing it first. This is even more true when a woman is… Read More
2016-02-01 20:51
There is something exciting happening at Bressanté. We realize that it is hard for most people to buy something online without seeing it first. This is even more true when a woman is… Read More
2016-01-21 17:58
Every year Pantone Colour Institute announces colour of the year. “The Pantone Colour Institute provides colour trend forecasting, brand colour development supported by brand colour s… Read More
2016-01-11 16:12
The next time you are feeling stressed, reach out and give someone a hug! Now be careful; you don’t want to come across as a “masher” or be considered “inappropriate… Read More
2016-01-07 20:09
To start off 2016 on the right foot, we would like to share some of our favourite quotes.
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
“A bird… Read More
2015-12-10 16:46
Nǐ hǎo. My name is Bo Jiao. Bo means precious. Jiao has many meanings like beautiful, lovable and to teach. I am a yogi. I am going to be sharing articles mostly about y… Read More
2015-12-07 20:14
Blue scarf on the top left & colourful scarf on top right are designed by Kristina Zsj Silks. Rest of the scarves are the model’s own.
Hair loss is one of the side effects that wom… Read More
2015-11-17 20:22
WE DID IT !
Bressanté’s Online Shop is now open.
The Bressanté Curve breast prosthesis is light-weight, soft and comfortable. There is one in your size and skin ton… Read More
2015-10-28 16:47
Hi, I am Ruby. I love golf. I play golf for fun, mental and physical exercise. In this post, I would like to share my thoughts on why women should take up golfing for better health.
Golf is… Read More
2015-10-23 14:32
Photo credit: www.bra-day.com
We recently had the opportunity to exhibit at BRA Day 2015, Toronto’s flagship event on Wednesday October 21st and what a great time we had! Many thanks t… Read More
2015-10-20 18:34
Sculpture by Wendy Smith
This sculpture has a story just like every woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer has her own story.
Women make decisions and choices as they journey through the… Read More
2015-10-01 19:05
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is the time of year when events such as the Run for the cure and the Guardian Angel Benefit shine a spotlight on this prevalent and persistent… Read More
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