Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
(845) 348-2773
The Union State Bank Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital announces that new Amoena mastectomy prostheses are available for purchase at its Appearance Center. A free mastectomy prosthesis fitting event will be held November 3-4, from 10: 00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Center. Fittings will be conducted by certified fitters, who will offer assistance based upon each woman's personalized needs.
The Appearance Center at Nyack Hospital offers a wide variety of specialized products designed to enhance a person's appearance during cancer treatment and recuperation. Shoppers receive complete, individualized assistance from our specially trained, caring staff to help manage the physical changes resulting from cancer therapy. Our staff includes Certified Surgical Fitters, Certified Lymphedema Fitters, and Liaison with the American Cancer Society.
The Center, located on the Ground Floor of the Union State Bank Cancer Center provides:
- Breast prostheses;
- Bras, camisoles, swimsuits and other specialized apparel for women who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy or are undergoing radiation treatment;
- Hair alternatives including a wide selection of hats, wigs, head-wraps and turbans;
- Non-metallic deodorants;
- Gifts and accessories;
- Lymphedema sleeves, gloves and gauntlets.
To make an appointment for this free fitting, or for additional information about the Appearance Center's products and insurance coverage, please call 845.348.8505.
Nyack Hospital
Nyack Hospital is a 375-bed community acute care medical and surgical hospital located in Rockland County, NY. Founded in 1895, it is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. For additional information, please visit our web site at www.nyackhospital.org.
