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Cancer patients need a lot more than surgery to get by. That’s where we come in.
In a recent survey, nearly ¼ of Alula customers said they are not satisfied with the guidance they’re getting from clinicians about side effects.
The right over-the-counter products can make a big difference in comfort. While hospitals might offer some items, patients are often left on their own (read About Us for more on this).
With our one-stop-shop of clinician-approved, patient-recommended products, Alula helps you save time otherwise spent Googling to focus on what matters: healing.
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Essential comfort items
What to have on-hand as you’re preparing for or recovering from surgery. Plus, some post-mastectomy must-haves.
What to wear to treatment
Women’s Robe with Drain Management Belt
A warm and comfortable shirt with direct access to your central line
Lounge Pants
A warm and comfortable shirt with direct access to your central line
Disposable Recovery Post-Op Bra
This thoughtful design includes invisible arm zippers that allow discreet and easy access to PICC lines
Heart Recovery Pillow
A comfortable sleeve to keep your PICC line secure and infection-free
Things to have at home
Post Surgical Recovery Bra
Keep your PICC line protected in the shower without having to resort to plastic wrap
Recommended if you have a PICC
Body Wipes with Aloe
Perfect for all-over use when showering proves more difficult after surgery or during treatment
Grip Socks
Non-slip to ensure you have secure tread when moving around the hospital or recovering at home
Medication Reminder Labels
Help make sure you don't double up or miss a dose with these handy labels
Common side effects of breast surgery
Whether you’re having a mastectomy or lumpectomy, there are several side effects that many patients experience during the recovery process.
Not everyone having breast surgery will experience side effects. For those who do, we’ve curated patient and clinical approved products that can help.
Aches & Pains
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Dry & Itchy Skin
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Aches & Pains
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Muscle aches are one of the most common side effects of post-surgery recovery.
Skin Care
Browse all skin care
"It's’ important to keep the affected area protected from infections and moisturized during the healing process."
From our customers
“I was looking to make a care package for a friend going through chemo. Your site is especially helpful, knowing that these were all products specifically curated to help patients going through this exact thing.”
Stacey D.
“My nurse asked me to slip off my shirt. When I unzipped my sleeves she was so amazed! It made my experience so much easier and warmer!"
Lonna H.
“The absolute best!!! We were using the seal wrap method taught to us in the hospital. That system worked, but failed a couple of times. This Alula shower sleeve is the best thing since sliced bread. Easy on, easy off. Perfect fit and seal."
Iwalani C.
Breast Surgery for Cancer 101
Save yourself the Googling. Here’s what we think you need to know.
Most women with breast cancer have some type of surgery as part of their treatment. There are different types of breast surgery, and they may be done for different reasons, depending on the situation. For example, surgery may be done to:
Remove as much of the cancer as possible (breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy)
Find out whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection)
Restore the breast’s shape after the cancer is removed (breast reconstruction)
Relieve symptoms of advanced cancer
Breast-conserving surgery, better known as a lumpectomy, is surgery to remove the cancer as well as some surrounding normal tissue. Only the part of the breast containing the cancer is removed. How much breast is removed depends on where and how big the tumor is, as well as other factors. This could also be referred to as a quadrantectomy, partial mastectomy, or segmental mastectomy.
Mastectomy is a surgery in which the entire breast is removed, including all of the breast tissue and sometimes other nearby tissues. There are several different types of mastectomies. Some women may also have both breasts removed in a double mastectomy
Expert tips
Guidance from Alula’s clinical advisors and other patients
If you are thinking about having reconstructive surgery, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your breast surgeon and a plastic surgeon before your mastectomy or BCS. This gives the surgical team time to plan out the treatment options that might be best for you, even if you wait and have the reconstructive surgery later.
While many people feel uncomfortable opening up about such personal news, research shows that most patients are better able to cope with a cancer diagnosis and treatment if they share what they are going through with those closest to them. Resistance or fear about sharing the news is completely normal. Ask your care team if there is a counselor or social worker on staff who can help you figure out who — if anyone — at work or your community might be best to tell, and how to break the news in a way that works for you.
As with most things related to cancer, this is a personal decision that will depend on your unique circumstances. The answer to this question is also highly dependent on the nature of your work. If your work requires physical labor, for instance, you are probably more likely to require time off than someone who works remotely from home. For some patients it is important to take a leave from a stressful job to focus on healing, while others find that work gives them a sense of normalcy while undergoing treatment.
If your employer has a human resources department, speak to them about what disability or sick leave policies are available to you. If you are self-employed, your employer does not offer disability leave, or if your recovery is likely to extend to one year, you might also want to look into applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (often called SSDI). The organization Cancer and Careers offers great resources for navigating your job, finances and more.
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