Psychological support kit for breast cancer patients

Abstract

The breast-cancer recovery system comprises a breast cancer recovery garment, an organizational subsystem and a needs kit. The breast cancer recovery garment comprises a body portion defining an opening, positioned, configured and dimensioned to allow the performance of a breast cancer treatment procedure and a closure device suitable for closing the opening when a procedure is not being performed. The body portion of the garment defines the elongated pocket proximate the bottom edge, extending along the bottom edge and defines slits in at least one of the sleeves. The body portion of the recovery garment comprises of a warm material and / or of decorative pattern. The organizational subsystem comprises a frame configured to support a plurality of color-coded files, and marked with identification tabs which relate to breast cancer patient needs, and customized medical information. A breast cancer patient needs kit comprises a basket-like container, a canvas tote bag, a canvas tote bag with a zipper closure, or a basket and clear wrap around it, at least one drug and / or medication and at least one edible item.

Description

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0001] (Not applicable). TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a method and system of devices for improving breast cancer patient outlook during the treatment of breast cancer with the objective of providing patient comfort and improving the likelihood of a successful treatment. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Every year, hundreds of thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer. The diagnosis, indeed even the fear of a diagnosis that often follows in the wake of the discovery of a lump after breast self-examination, can often be, initially at least, devastating to the patient. These issues are of neither superficial nor passing concern. To the contrary, it has been demonstrated that patient attitudes and outlooks have a direct bearing on recovery. [0004] Notwithstanding the above, the medical system functions in the same manner as the most mundane deliverers of goods and serv...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] In accordance with the invention, a unified system is provided to boost the morale of a woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer or is being treated for breast cancer.

Problems solved by technology

As soon as a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, there is a serious danger that she feels, to a certain extent, diminished.

In addition to the fear of the uncertain, the losses that may be suffered by her family, and the likelihood of physical change, the health system imposes on her a depersonalized, uncomfortable, and debasing experience.

These garments, far from flattering the appearance of the wearers, make the wearers look weak and sick.

This, in addition to causing pain and discomfort to the patient, cannot help but be reflected unfavorably in the prospects for the success of treatment.

In essence, the patient fearing a loss of attractiveness is put in an unattractive garment which is plain and unflattering and which portrays one in a debasing, exposed, and weak-appearing way.

In addition to this, the garment is depersonalizing, being commonly used by many individuals.

The difficulties encountered by the patient in the above circumstances are compounded by serious additional chores and organizational tasks.

Treatment often results in sores which must be treated.

If the patient forgets to unpin the bulbs, removing her pants results in pulling out the drains, with attendant distress, pain and the trouble, and having to get a nurse to replace the catheter.

If the patient rolls over while sleeping, the arrangement may be disrupted.

Moreover, many simple aids, not of a prescription nature, are unknown to many patients, as doctors may be too busy to spend time to inform patients about things that might alleviate their suffering.

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