Nail Care Guidelines for Cancer TreatmentsTips for Embarking on Cancer Treatments Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can damage the finger and toe nails causing discomfort and disfigurement. This can last many months even after treatment has finished. The severity ranges from mild ridges (Beau's lines) to troublesome damage (Onycholysis) which can affect everyday activities. Secondary infection (Paronychia) can set in particularly with some of the newer biological agents such as Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI's). The ...
Medicare Rebates & Claims for Breast FormsMedicare Rebates for Breast Forms The Australian Government’s External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program provides a reimbursement of up to $400 for a prosthesis or up to $800 if you need a prosthesis for both breasts following a double mastectomy. The reimbursement amount covers an external breast prosthesis or an external swimming prosthesis for people who have had breast surgery as a result of breast cancer. The breast surgery may be recent or in the past (no time limit). This inclu...
Wear, Then Wash, Dry & Store: Caring for Your Breast FormsWash Guide for Your Breast Forms/ Prosthesis Everyday wear exposes your breast forms to natural perspiration, body oils, and dead skin cells, to perfumes, moisturisers, lotions, and powders. Over time, these residues can build up, causing odours or degrading the materials. That’s why regular cleaning and correct storage are essential to keeping your breast forms fresh, hygienic, and long-lasting. Before You Start: Always Check the Product Care Guide Each product may have specific instructio...
Nail Care Guidelines for Cancer Treatments
Tips for Embarking on Cancer Treatments Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can damage the finger and toe nails causing discomfort and disfigurement. This can last many months even after treatment has finished. The severity ranges from mild ridges (Beau's lines) to troublesome damage (Onycholysis) which can affect everyday activities. Secondary infection (Paronychia) can set in particularly with some of the newer biological agents such as Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKI's). The ...
Medicare Rebates & Claims for Breast Forms
Medicare Rebates for Breast Forms The Australian Government’s External Breast Prostheses Reimbursement Program provides a reimbursement of up to $400 for a prosthesis or up to $800 if you need a prosthesis for both breasts following a double mastectomy. The reimbursement amount covers an external breast prosthesis or an external swimming prosthesis for people who have had breast surgery as a result of breast cancer. The breast surgery may be recent or in the past (no time limit). This inclu...
Wear, Then Wash, Dry & Store: Caring for Your Breast Forms
Wash Guide for Your Breast Forms/ Prosthesis Everyday wear exposes your breast forms to natural perspiration, body oils, and dead skin cells, to perfumes, moisturisers, lotions, and powders. Over time, these residues can build up, causing odours or degrading the materials. That’s why regular cleaning and correct storage are essential to keeping your breast forms fresh, hygienic, and long-lasting. Before You Start: Always Check the Product Care Guide Each product may have specific instructio...
