Two hundred multi-coloured heart-shaped pillows for post-mastectomy patients were recently presented by the Trefoil Guild from East Sussex to Vikki Carruth, Director of Nursing.
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Trefoil Guilds members with Vikki Carruth, Director of Nursing
Ruth Fisher from the Trefoil Guild said “This is the third year such a gift has been made. The pillows are made with love by the Trefoil Guild which is known as “Guiding for Adults”, supports Girlguiding as well as being a source of fun and friendship keeping alive the spirit of the Guide and Scout Promises”
Every pillow is given out with the following message in the shape of a heart.
“This is to take the pressure off your arm and /or your breast on your sore and sensitive chest after a mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer, or during radiation treatments.
It fits under a seatbelt or under your arm and doesn’t move all over the place.
It fills a space left empty after a mastectomy, giving you a more comfortable rest when lying on your side. And finally, the heart shape speaks of love as well as giving physical comfort.”
Vikki Carruth Director of Nursing said: “We are extremely grateful to the Trefoil Guild for their hard work in making so many heart-shaped pillows, which are given to patients on discharge from hospital. I know these pillows will be of a practical aid at what is a difficult time for so many women.”