I sat down with Lori Bush, mother, wife, cancer survivor and co-founder of Solvasa to talk more about how cancer lead her to create Solvasa. Lori is an inspiration to all of us at AnaOno which is why I want to share her story with you, never give up because you are never alone.
"Mother’s Day is a bittersweet topic in our community.
Growing up, I always assumed I would have children. That’s just what everyone does when they get older, right? You get married and start a family.
However, right after college I had a rude awakening. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I immediately had a double mastectomy (taking away any chance I had of breast feeding) and then started chemo, which for a lot of cancer patients, causes us to become infertile.
I never thought that in my 20’s I would face such a life altering experience.
Read on to hear a few words from Dana Donofree, CEO & Founder of AnaOno, about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As well as the many ways you can support in the month of October!
Does breast cancer or ovarian cancer run in your family? If so, you may have heard of the term “previvor.” Here’s what you need to know about being a previvor, and the measures you may want to take to reduce your risks of developing serious illness.
Pink Warrior Advocates is a non-profit organization that provides support to Breast Cancer patients and survivors year-round through different programs and events. Their mission is focused on providing various forms of support to those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. PWA believes in creating unity as well as a sisterhood to empower our Warriors through their journeys.
When it comes to finding a comfortable bra, especially post-surgery or after a mastectomy, we are all about softness. But finding a super-soft bra feels next to impossible with all the scratchy lace and stiff padding out there in the lingerie department. But what makes one post-mastectomy bra style soft versus other wire free bra styles that are ridiculously, outrageously, and HEAVENLY soft?