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The Necessities Bag was created by a woman whose own surgical experience gave her new perspective on how she should have prepared for her personal needs in the hospital and post surgical recovery at home.

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Necessities Bag 
The Necessities Bag™ is a reusable tote filled with bandages and essentials for wound care, hygiene and personal comfort. The Necessities Woman to Woman Guide to Prepare for Mastectomy© offers practical information for women as well as their concerned caregivers to navigate pre-surgical turmoil and anticipate the challenges of homecoming.

Necessities Bags are lovingly assembled by volunteers.

Necessities Bags are distributed only by medical professionals.



Necessities Bag
HELPING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN PREPARE FOR MASTECTOMY -- ONE BAG AT A TIME.

Offering women scheduled for a mastectomy. . .
Practical guidance
Essential supplies

Offering surgeons and nurses. . .
A resource to enhance communication with patients

Offering caregivers. . .
Information to help their loved ones deal with pre-surgical
turmoil and the challenges of homecoming

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Necessities Bags are intended for mastectomy patients only and are distributed exclusively through surgeons, nurses and hospital affiliated breast cancer support centers.

Necessities Bags funded by individuals, foundations, and businesses. Necessities, Inc. is a 50lc(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Donate and make a difference right away.

If  Necessities Bags are not available in your community, click on FAQ to learn how to obtain a Necessities Bag for yourself or a loved one. 
The information provided by Necessities, Inc. is general in nature and in no way intends to be a substitute for professional medical advice or doctor's instructions. For answers to specific post-surgical care questions, a medical professional should always be consulted.

Good books and websites for patients/survivors, CLICK HERE for Resource Page.
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