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Post Mastectomy Backpack NZ – Why Traditional Backpacks Can Be Risky

After breast cancer surgery, even simple activities like carrying a bag can feel risky. Traditional backpacks are not designed for post-surgery bodies — they often put pressure on lymph nodes, increasing discomfort or even the risk of lymphoedema. If you’re searching for a post mastectomy backpack NZ, it’s important to understand why the right design matters.What is Lymphoedema?Lymphoedema is swelling caused by lymph fluid build-up, often after lymph node removal or radiation. It makes the...

🎧 Our Story, Unfiltered: On the Real Women, Raw Stories Podcast 💬💗

A couple of weeks ago, Primrose and I had the wild, wonderful honour of being interviewed by the fabulous Moira Murphy — and on Wednesday 23rd April 2025, it was officially LIVE on Real Women, Raw Stories with Plains Media! 🥂💖We sat down to talk about the rollercoaster that is breast cancer — the raw, real moments — and how we turned our pain into purpose through Altered Freedom, our initiative of distributing Womans'Back® backpacks that have been thoughtfully designed for breast ca...

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ 2023/2024 Impact Report

🎉 We’re so thrilled! 🎉We’re absolutely rapt that the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ appreciated the Education Session we ran at FSSI so much that they included it in their 2023/24 Impact Report! 💕This incredible report highlights the amazing progress BCFNZ is making towards their goal of zero deaths from breast cancer. The milestones they’ve achieved show the power of donations and community support in changing lives.We’re so proud to have played even a small part in this incredibl...