Essentials For The Special Woman
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| 54 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT 06066 860.647.6996 Tues & Thur 9:30a - 7:00p Wed & Fri 9:30a - 5:00p Sat 10:00a - 3:00p |
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" -Unknown |
No words strike more personal fear in the hearts of women than the words: "You have Cancer." Now that you or someone you love has heard
those words, what do you do? Where do you turn for information, support, and guidance? By providing cancer survivors with pre-treatment
consultations and top-quality, post-treatment Mastectomy Forms, Enhancements, Garments, Lymphedema Products, and much more, we at
Essentials For The Special Woman strive to help cancer survivors not just "survive" their disease, but triumph and flourish.
those words, what do you do? Where do you turn for information, support, and guidance? By providing cancer survivors with pre-treatment
consultations and top-quality, post-treatment Mastectomy Forms, Enhancements, Garments, Lymphedema Products, and much more, we at
Essentials For The Special Woman strive to help cancer survivors not just "survive" their disease, but triumph and flourish.
Post-Mastectomy Forms
We offer a large selection of breast prostheses, including:
Through careful analysis of your lifestyle, body size, surgical alterations and, of course, personal preference, ourcertified fitters will help you find the perfect form for you.
extenders. Click here to see a small sampling of the post-mastectomy garments available at Essentials For The
Special Woman.
We offer a large selection of breast prostheses, including:
 | Various weights of silicone or silicone blend forms | |
| Fiber-filled leisure, sports and post-surgical forms | |
| Availability of obtaining forms of different skin tones |
Through careful analysis of your lifestyle, body size, surgical alterations and, of course, personal preference, our
Post-Lumpectomy/Post-Reconstruction Enhancements
We offer a multitude of Breast "Shapers" to achieve a more balanced and symmetrical look following a
breast-conserving surgical procedure, as well as, breast reconstruction or expansion.
We offer a multitude of Breast "Shapers" to achieve a more balanced and symmetrical look following a
breast-conserving surgical procedure, as well as, breast reconstruction or expansion.
Post-Mastectomy Garments
If you are like me, you enjoy feminine lingerie. We offer bras that are attractive, comfortable, and in assorted colors. We
are able to fit all sizes with a wide assortment of styles. In addition to standard bras, we offer:
We also carry accessories that can make the difference in total comfort, such as, custom shoulder straps and bra
If you are like me, you enjoy feminine lingerie. We offer bras that are attractive, comfortable, and in assorted colors. We
are able to fit all sizes with a wide assortment of styles. In addition to standard bras, we offer:
| Sports and Leisure Bras | |
| Camisoles | |
| Tank Tops | |
| Night Wear | |
| Swimsuits |
We also carry accessories that can make the difference in total comfort, such as, custom shoulder straps and bra
Special Woman.
Lymphedema Products
Anyone who has had an underarm lymph node dissection, radiation therapy to underarm lymph nodes or
chemo-therapy, is at risk of developing lymphedema. Once developed, this is a life-long, but manageable condition.
The key to lymphedema management is PREVENTION.
Essentials For The Special Woman provides certified fittings of compression sleeves, gloves, gauntlets, and vests.
These compression garments are one of the fundamental preventative measures available to post-lymphectomy
patients, and an absolute must for those traveling by airplane.
We are also able to offer certified fitting of compression stockings for the lower extremities. Click here to see some of
the lower-extremity products that are available.
Anyone who has had an underarm lymph node dissection, radiation therapy to underarm lymph nodes or
chemo-therapy, is at risk of developing lymphedema. Once developed, this is a life-long, but manageable condition.
The key to lymphedema management is PREVENTION.
Essentials For The Special Woman provides certified fittings of compression sleeves, gloves, gauntlets, and vests.
These compression garments are one of the fundamental preventative measures available to post-lymphectomy
patients, and an absolute must for those traveling by airplane.
We are also able to offer certified fitting of compression stockings for the lower extremities. Click here to see some of
the lower-extremity products that are available.
Hair Loss Products
As many cancer treatments cause hair loss, Essentials For The Special Woman provides the care, expertise, and
supplies needed to help a cancer survivor be more comfortable with her appearance. We offer personalized wig
fittings with an extensive array of color and style options, as well as, eyelash and eyebrow alternatives. Additionally,
Essentials For The Special Woman maintains a diverse selection of turbans, hats, caps, and scarves. Click here to
see some of the hair-loss products available at Essentials For The Special Woman.
As many cancer treatments cause hair loss, Essentials For The Special Woman provides the care, expertise, and
supplies needed to help a cancer survivor be more comfortable with her appearance. We offer personalized wig
fittings with an extensive array of color and style options, as well as, eyelash and eyebrow alternatives. Additionally,
Essentials For The Special Woman maintains a diverse selection of turbans, hats, caps, and scarves. Click here to
see some of the hair-loss products available at Essentials For The Special Woman.
Radiation Therapy Lotions and Garments
To help protect radiated skin from burns and make the process more comfortable, Essentials For The Special Woman
carries a full line of radiation treatment lotions, as well as garments without the "traditional seams" that can irritate
radiated skin. Click here to see some of the radiation therapy solutions available.
To help protect radiated skin from burns and make the process more comfortable, Essentials For The Special Woman
carries a full line of radiation treatment lotions, as well as garments without the "traditional seams" that can irritate
radiated skin. Click here to see some of the radiation therapy solutions available.
| Cancer-Related Services Note that some of these services may not be offered online, you may have to visit our boutique to access them. |
Cancer Awareness and Inspirational Gifts
Essentials For The Special Woman carries a wide variety of cancer awareness and inspirational gifts to uplift, support or
pamper the survivor in your life. Click here to see some of the cancer awareness and inspirational gifts available.
Essentials For The Special Woman carries a wide variety of cancer awareness and inspirational gifts to uplift, support or
pamper the survivor in your life. Click here to see some of the cancer awareness and inspirational gifts available.