A great number of Filipino women battle against breast cancer and this disease, is not only debilitating to the health but can also result to a social and psychological burden to some who have undergone full mastectomy or the complete removal of their breasts.
Catering to this specific need of women battling against cancer, BodyForms Philippines Inc. brought to the Philippines a set of products from Germany that can provide the necessary need and care of women after a breast cancer surgery.
“Its because of the study revealing an increase in breast cancer cases in the Philippines. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines has the most number of incidence of breast cancer so they did a study before and they decided to get the exclusive distributorship of Amoena. That’s what prompted the owner to bring the product. It’s very timely to introduce the product here,” Chie Conlu, Office Manager and resource person from BodyForms Philippines Inc. told InterAksyon.
The said study was cited from the reports by the Department of Health and Philippine Cancer Society which showed that breast cancer is the most common cancer in the country, comprising 16 percent of the 80, 000 new cancer cases in 2010.
BodyForms also cited a 2012 report from the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology stating that an estimated three out of 100 Filipino women will contract the disease before age 75 and that one out of 100 will die before age 75.
With this, most breast cancer patients prefer to undergo full mastectomy. Studies show that more than 90 percent of Filipino women diagnosed with breast cancer prefer complete removal rather than breast conservation as surgical treatment, according to BodyForms.
“Rebuilding a woman’s confidence and facilitating her return to normal activity after mastectomy are becoming priorities for the country’s health and beauty industry,” a press release from BodyForms stated.
BodyForms’ breast prostheses products include special brassieres and breast forms using silicon technology that provides comfort needed after a surgery. Their post-surgery brassieres can also reduce irritation, keeps the operated breast(s) in place and restores the breast’s natural shape.
The shop also offers swimwear products that have a transparent silicone fit for water activities.
Even with this kind of post-surgery solutions, however, it is still believed that early detection is the key to prevent the disease. It is encouraged for every woman to conduct routine breast examination, mammograms and vigilance in observing changes in the physical form of the breasts and nipples.
Avoiding vices like drinking alcohol, cigarette smoking can also help in avoiding said debilitating cancer.
Breastfeeding is also known to lower the risk of having a breast cancer.
source: interaksyon.com
