• Suzanne’s Experience with Drains Speaks Volumes

    As a three time, nine year breast cancer survivor, I have had multiple surgeries that have required Jackson Pratt drains. I found these drains to be inconvenient, messy and quite frankly, gross. They were a nightmare. As I was being discharged from one hospital visit, the dangling Jackson Pratt drain tubing became entangled in my…

  • PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE: Mental Wellness of Breast Cancer Patients

    Research shows that many breast cancer patients fight a secondary battle with mental health as they return home from cancer treatment. They suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and other mental health conditions which can have a negative impact on patients’ path to recovery.

  • What You Need To Know about Surgical Drains with Suction & Infection after Breast Surgery

    The article discusses the importance and challenges of surgical drains, such as JP drains, used after procedures like mastectomies to prevent fluid accumulation and minimize the risk of complications like seromas and infections. It highlights the significant impact of these complications on the U.S. healthcare system, costing over $1 billion annually due to interventions for…

  • SOMAVAC Shows Commitment to Women’s Health as a Sponsor of Essentially Women FOCUS Conference

    Thank you to our sponsors, American Breast Care, Brightree, VGM Insurance, and all of our exhibitors for helping make the conference a success.

  • The Rewarding Life of Mastectomy Fitters

    The article explores the role of mastectomy fitters who provide essential support to women recovering from breast cancer surgery by fitting them for external breast prostheses and other post-mastectomy products. It details the fitting process, the emotional and practical considerations involved, and the qualifications necessary to become a mastectomy fitter.

  • SOMAVAC® participates in the virtual Focus Conference organized by Essentially Women

    We are excited to be participating in this year’s Focus 2021 Conference organized by Essentially Women, A Division of the VGM Group – virtually! Check out the On Demand session by our CEO Esra Roan, PhD titled “Closed Suction Drain Use in Breast Surgery”.

  • Revolutionary SOMAVAC® SVS in Essential Advantage by Essentially Women

    Read about SOMAVAC in the latest issue of Essentially Advantage. Jane Berz, RN, MSN, FNCBC wrote a wonderful article about what SOMAVAC means to the future of drain care. We are so very proud to be part of this amazing network of professionals caring for women and their loved ones during their breast cancer journey.