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The perfect gift after surgery “soft as feathers and same the price as flowers”

After upper body surgery such as a mastectomy the patient will NOT want any thing to touch and aggravate the surgery site nor anything that will put pressure nor stress on the lymphatic system. The patented healincomfort shirt was created and designed to be a gentle as FEATHERS so the patient can heal in comfort and dignity. The great news is we work really hard to keep the cost down so helping and providing a real solution for a real problem is the same price as flowers.

How the healincomfort post op shirt helps and why was it created.

Here are a couple of testimonies mostly from nurses

I loved the Heal in Comfort Post-op recovery kit! I’m a nurse and I know that these kinds of things make a big difference to making people feel better in that healing time. Well done.

Hey Cherie – the nurses at Seton Williamson were blown away by the healincomfort shirts that mom wore these past couple weeks! They even handed out information to a few other patients. Mom was in for two different surgeries and had her shirts with her both times.

I wanted to Thank you so much for getting my shirts to me so fast. They are so soft & feel so yummy. All the nurses & doctors at hospital loved them too.

Thank god for your shirt leaving hospital yesterday! Thank you for you being you and what you have created!
Oh my gosh, you are truly an angel. Jean gave the healincomfort shirts to doctors, patients, and nurses and they all loved them as I did. You really get tired of pulling something over your head or buttoning and unbuttoning. UNC knows your shirt at their new cancer center for sure. Thanks for all your support.

I wore my recovery shirt that Cherie Mathews sent me from www.healincomfort.com. It had pockets for all drains which made it so nice. The nurses at the hospital loved it!!
Just wanted you to know that I ordered your shirt for my mom last week, she received it Saturday and had her mastectomy this past Wednesday. She had looked everywhere for something to wear in Clearwater, FL and found nothing. I looked online and found your site and promptly ordered from you. She has received so many compliments from the nurses and staff and says the shirt is “Perfect”…comfy, easy to put on and the pockets make the drainage bags much more manageable. She looks forward to using the lanyard and the little apron. Thank you so much for making these available. She is passing your website information on to the nurses. Thank you thank you!

Can we eat to starve cancer? TED talk by Dr. William Li

healincomfort cares not only that you heal in comfort and dignity but also about healing and staying healthy. This is a great TED Talk I want to share with you. NO SUGAR, eat organic and STARVE cancer!  These are very good for you … Green tea, Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Apples, Red Grapes, Turmeric, Ginseng, Tomato, Olive Oil

 

 http://www.ted.com/talks/william_li.html 

 

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healincomfort is honored to meet Dr. Oz

My name is Cherie B. Mathews, 12 year breast cancer survivor in Austin,Texas. I bootstrapped my business healincomfort to help other breast cancer patients heal in comfort after mastectomy, radiation and chemo. I was invited by The F7 Group to the Dallas Cowboy Stadium, there I met the amazing Dr. Oz. Dr Oz is absolutely brilliant, a true healer and one who walks his talk. Dr. Oz was friendly and truly interested in my vision for healincomfort and helping women heal in comfort and dignity all over the USA. We are hoping to be working with The F7 Group to help our Military Hospitals and the VA Hospitals so our Vets and Military personal can heal in comfort and dignity after surgery or while recovering from an injury.

NFL Saints punter Thomas Morstead and healincomfort

NFL Saints punter Thomas Morstead hands out healincomfort post-op recovery shirst to breast cancer patients.

NFL Saints punter Thomas Morstead describes the healincomfort shirt as he hands them out to breast cancer patients. Thomas states in the video that his Mom had a mastectomy and one of the frustrating parts was managing the drains post surgery. The good news is the healincomfort shirt offers a solution for those drains and allows women to heal in comfort and dignity, so honored to help.

E! News Giuliana Rancic wears her Heal In Comfort post op shirt home from hospital after mastectomy.

We are so honored to be able to help Giuliana Rancic heal in comfort and dignity after a mastectomy in her brave battle against breast cancer.

Fruits and Vegetables reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence

**Researchers from the University of California studied more than 1,550 women previously treated for breast cancer. After 5 years of follow-up, they found that women with the highest plasma carotenoid concentration had a reduced risk for breast cancer recurrence by 40%. The result of this study was published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology on September 20, 2005.

Editor’s Note: Plasma Carotenoid = Fruits & Vegetables Intake
It has been known for some time that fruit and vegetable consumption helps prevent cancer. High plasma carotenoid concentration is an indication of high intake of fruits and vegetables. Beta-carotene (carrot, spinach, kale and cantaloupe), lycopene (tomato, pink grapefruit, watermelon and apricots) and lutein (dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, collards, kale and broccoli) are members of the carotenoid family. This study affirmed that eating more fruits and vegetables may prevent breast cancer from returning among breast cancer survivors.

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, folate and potassium and they are low in fat and calories. In addition to their role in cancer protection, studies showed that they also help prevent stroke and heart disease. A recent study published in January 2006 conducted by London researchers showed that eating 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of stroke by 25 percent compared to those who ate only 3 servings daily.

How to give the gift of comfort and dignity to a breast cancer patient.

Thank you for your gift, each time we reach $58 a kit which includes (The patented healincomfort shirt, a drain pouch, Shower Lanyard and a copy of “My Shadow Story”) will given to a hospital so they can give to a patient in need. This is the perfect gift of comfort and dignity. Thanks again, Cherie Mathews founder and inventor of The healincomfort shirt






Giuliana Rancic wears a *Heal In Comfort shirt* after mastectomy

We are so honored to be able to help Giuliana Rancic heal in comfort and dignity after a mastectomy in her brave battle against breast cancer.

healincomfort is helping!

I am always so thankful when people take the time to send me a little email during such a stressful time,
An email I received today…
Dear Cherie, Just wanted you to know that I ordered your shirt for my mom last week, she received it Saturday and had her mastectomy this past Wednesday. She had looked everywhere for something to wear in Clearwater, FL and found nothing. I looked on-line and found your site and promptly ordered from you. She has received so many compliments from the nurses and staff and says the shirt is “Perfect”…comfy, easy to put on and the pockets make the drainage bags much more manageable. She looks forward to using the lanyard and the little apron. Thank you so much for making these available. She is passing your website information on to the nurses. Thank you thank you!
Sallie

Proud to be a Fearless Woman

Mastectomies hurt! healincomfort is here to help.

Having surgery for breast cancer?

heal in comfort post op kit = up to 30 days of help

heal in comfort post op kit = up to 30 days of help

Order your healincomfort kit!

Great News! healincomfort.com and Beyond The Boobie Trap have Teamed up to create the PERFECT heal in comfort Survival post-op Kit!

Cherie B Mathews and Genae Girard are breast cancer survivors and we have been there and done that! We are collaborating to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. We offer together a complete Kit that includes Genae’s book Off The Rack and some PDF helpful downloads.

The post op equipment will be VERY HELPFUL and allow you to just concentrate on healing instead worrying about how to manage.

To visit Beyond The Boobie Trap please click the blue tab below and go to “having surgery? button” this will show and describe everything in the “KIT”

Beyond The Boobie Trap.

Note:If you just want the post operative equipment go to my “STORE” on this website (top tabs) and buy up to 30 days of help for about $1.50 per day. You will receive the heal in comfort shirt with 4 internal pockets for the drains (movement will be painful so getting dressed is difficult) it is also great for post op visits. Privacy will matter, no more crinkly paper capes! You will receive the heal in comfort drain pouch (to hold the drains) very helpful for when you can wear your own clothing again and want to conceal the drains. You will receive the healincomfort shower lanyard which will be a must to help hold the drains while you have a shower. Be Brave and Fight Like a Girl! Cherie

Click here to watch what healincomfort.com offers to patients, learn why I do what I do to help .

healincomfort.com was featured in More.com magazine 2011

having surgery for breast cancer?

healincomfort.com was featured in More.com 2011

Buy a “Be Brave Fight Like a Girl Tee” Show your support!! $10 goes towards gifting a healincomfort kit.

Having surgery for breast cancer?

Be Brave

Your warrior against this disease will proudly wear these Be Brave Tee shirts
heal in comfort Be Brave Rock and Fight Like a Girl T-shirt

Be Brave and Fight Like a Girl T- shirt ®”

Made of designer SUPER SOFT cotton with a (feminine cut), this shirt is sure to turn heads and remind readers that breast cancer is a young woman’s issue as well.
Price: $30.00 + sales tax, shipping and handling
Sizes: S, M, L, XL Womens cut only (consider ordering next size up)
Color: White
Please allow two-three weeks for delivery as these are hand printed in Austin Tx.
Size Chart:

Size Chest Ladies Size
S 30 3-5
M 32 7-9
L 34 11-13
XL 37 15-17


Order Today!

Healincomfort® Be Brave Shirt

Women of all ages can join the fight against breast cancer by purchasing a Be Brave and Fight Like a Girl® shirt designed by Ashley Mathews and remind friends and family that attitude is everything. Made of super-soft, stretchy cotton, this shirt is made for women with a flattering neckline and extended length.

  • Preshrunk 100% combed cotton blend super soft jersey.
  • Cap-style sleeves

Sizes: S, M, L, XL women’s cut only, I’m 5’6″ 129 and I wear a medium :)

Colors: Offered in Black or White

Price: $30.00 + sales tax and shipping

Size Chart:

Size Chest Ladies Size
S 30 3-5
M 32 7-9
L 34 11-13
XL 37 15-17

Buy Now!

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Lanyard for hands free showers

Lanyard for showers

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To mail your donations please send to:

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PO Box 170544  Austin, TX  78717

You may request where the healincomforts

shirts are to be gifted to.  See where your money goes :)

Thank you for your support, helping the hurting.

healincomfort meets Joan Jett whoo hooo 3/22/11

Having surgery for breast cancer?

Joan Jett

Joan Jett rocks!

Fox 7 News interviews healincomfort.com

Having surgery for breast cancer?

www.healincomfort.com interview

Healincomfort Receives Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification

Healincomfort® is pleased to announce it has been granted Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification by the Women’s Business Council – Southwest Certification Committee.

WBENC certification provides the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for women’s business enterprises (WBE). This certification will enable healincomfort to connect with over 700 major corporations, non-profit organizations, as well as many local, state, and Federal government agencies.  WBENC certification is an important marketing tool for expanding visibility among, and access to, decision makers in supplier diversity and procurement offices. Many corporations require WBENC-certification before providing access to their supplier diversity programs. WBCS also screens applicants for certification with the State of Texas as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB). So, eligible businesses can receive both certifications through the WBCS in one application process.  For more informaiton, visit http://www.wbcsouthwest.org/.

About Healincomfort

Founded in 2008 by breast cancer survivor, Cherie B. Mathews, healincomfort.com was established to help women heal in comfort and dignity after surgery and their battle against breast cancer. Inspired by her own post-operative experience — not being provided with the right equipment to go home in — Cherie designed a super- soft, moisture-management material shirt (patent pending) to keep the patient dry and comfortable. To date, 400 healincomfort shirts have been manufactured in the USA and gifted to Breast Cancer Centers across Texas to provide for local women. Healincomfort’s mission is to ensure that every woman is sent home with the proper equipment to heal in comfort in dignity after surgery, and encourges families, firends and local companies to get involved in the the “Gift a Shirt” program to provide Austin breast cancer patients with healincomfort shirts for same price as flowers ($45).  Healincomfort was also awarded the austinwoman Magazine 2010 Small Business Grant, and a VIP Award by Cambridge Who’s Who for dedication, leadership and excellence in business management.   Visit www.healincomfort.com today and help us make a difference.

Cherie B. Mathews Honored by Cambridge “Who’s Who” for Dedication and Business Leadership

AUSTIN, TX, January 18, 2011 ­— Cherie B. Mathews, Owner of Healincomfort.com® has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in business management.

Healincomfort.com LLC is a specialty medical clothing manufacturer that designs and sells post-operative shirts for women battling breast cancer.  The patent-pending shirts are made with super-soft, moisture-management material to keep the patient dry and comfortable, internal pockets to provide a place for the patient’s drains, and easy to use velcro-like fasteners to allow dressing with minimal effort.

Ms. Mathews established the company two years ago after recognizing a need for the products based on her own post-operative experience — not being provided with the right equipment to go home in.  To date, more than 400 healincomfort shirts were manufactured in the USA and gifted to Breast Cancer Centers across Texas to provide for local women battleing breast cancer including; St. David’s Medical Center, Conroe Regional Medical Center, M.D. Anderson, Texas Oncology, Houston Medical Center , Lester & Sue Smith Center, and Memorial Hermann.

Healincomfort prides themselves on being a socially responsible company.

In 2010, she was also honored as the Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year by austinwoman Magazine, and awarded a business grant from the publication.  She was also a 2010 finalist for the Austin eWomenNetwork Fearless Woman award.  In addition to handling the day-to-day operations of her business, she is a National Trainer for The First Tee National School Program, as well as Director of Charitable Events for breast cancer, such as “The Support Crew Ride“ and “Fight Like a Girl Party“ which she founded as an avenue for raising money for healincomfort shirts to give back to her community in Austin Texas.

Ms. Mathews has a degree in Computer Engineering Technology, and worked for IBM in Research and Development for eight years.  Her affiliations include the Texas Women in Business, the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs.   Ms. Mathews mission is to ensure every woman is sent home with a healincomfort shirt after surgery so they may heal in comfort and dignity while battling breast cancer.  She attributes her success to her perseverance, and looks forward to making healincomfort shirts the industry standard for Breast Cancer Centers around the globe.

3rd Annual Support Crew Ride 2010

Our guest speaker Genae Girard put a cool video together from our Support Crew Ride to raise money and provide healincomfort shirts as a gift from the community. Great news!!  Between healincomfort.com, and Support Crew we will be able to give 100 healincomfort shirts that should be enough for the whole year!