The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction team is passionate about sharing stories of amazing people who devote themselves to the breast cancer cause. Patti Ehrlickman, a nurse who saw the daily struggle breast cancer patients, had the idea to invent a device to make the quality of life after undergoing a mastectomy just a little bit easier. The apron-like garment, Poucharoo(opens in a new tab), holds the multiple post-mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgical drains in place to eliminate the inconvenience of dangling drains and reduce the risk of injury. Patti’s goal is to make the difficult recovery after break surgery more manageable and comfortable. To see the impact she’s made on the recovery process for many patients, watch this video(opens in a new tab). Poucharoo is a medical support device that is comprised of two pockets and three detachable belts. It comes with a Poucharoo tote bag, and is made of washable poly-cotton that is soft and breathable. This device is worn around the waist and supports 1-4 drains—without the use of safety pins.
Not only does a portion of the profits go to FORCE(opens in a new tab) (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered), Patti also takes the time to send a personal email to each woman. We’re proud to share her story, her product, and her passion for helping women with breast cancer.
For more information about Poucharoo, visit the website(opens in a new tab).
