I sent a gift box to one of my dearest friends who lives in another state and will have a double mastectomy soon. She has really struggled with waiting for her surgery to take place as well as knowing that she has cancer for the second time — the first time, it was colon cancer. When she received the box from Balm Box, she texted me right away to tell me how excited she was and how the gift really made her day! The gift included the important items like the Recovery Pillows, No Sweat Ice Packs & Surgical Drain Holders but also some helpful items like the Botanical Body Cream and fun things like the Cozy Socks and Cancer Card. I would highly recommend all of these nice quality items to share with any family member or friend going through such a difficult time.
The Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery Pillow
Mastectomy Pillow Description
The weight of your arm can irritate breast cancer patients' chest area, especially post surgery and during radiation treatments. Recovering patients may struggle to lie comfortably on their side or stomach or achieve proper restful sleep.
This clever underarm pillow is specially designed to fit under the arm to redirect your body weight away from aching body parts, especially in the chest area. This breast surgery pillow helps anyone who’s recently experienced a single mastectomy, double mastectomy, or radiation can enjoy support and comfort.
Ideal for your loved one undergoing radiation treatment or recovering from surgery.
For double-mastectomy patients, we suggest purchasing two.
It can also be used as a breast augmentation recovery pillow or breast reduction recovery pillow to help relieve pressure and pain after surgery. All fabrics are currently navy blue.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 19 reviews.
I use it on my sorest side all the side. It’s a real game changer for sleeping!
I am having an excellent experience with the balm box following my bilateral mastectomy. It’s like my little comfort nest, helping support my body for rest and sleep in all the right places. Very pleased with my purchase!
My sister loved it!
I will see my patient soon. I will keep you posted.
My friend who is having surgery shared with me that she was very happy and considered it a very thoughtful and useful gift. I am so happy you offer these care packages for those of us who care about our friend's emotional and physical recovery from such a surgery. Thank you.
These pillows were a Godsend! I highly recommend them for anyone recovering from breast surgery. They kept my arms in a comfortable position, always felt cool, and the thing I didn’t know I needed until gifted to me.
Extremely helpful !
My friend was SO grateful! Now she can rest comfortably following her breast lumpectomy. The seatbelt protector was also a wonderful blessing. I HIGHLY recommend these Balm Box products!!
Got this for our Dear Friend!!! She, absolutely, LOVES this pillow!! We are buying another one to send to another Friend based on how much this pillow has helped our original recipient! Thank you!!!
I am preparing for my surgery. The pillow arrived quickly and the quality is very good. The cover slips off easily and washes nicely. I've tried it in different positions and I think it will be great to have after surgery in a week. Thanks for making this process less stressful!
My friend loved it!
I got these for my sister in law who had a double mastectomy. She loves them and I got to see her using them. She commented that they're better than other options that are bulky and go all the way around your body. She likes being able to place them exactly where she wants.
The side pillows are fantastic! I had a double mastectomy w/reconstruction recently. The side pillows afforded me some much needed relief!! I used them any time I was sitting in my recliner, bed or riding in a car. They are extremely comfortable, and I highly recommend them!
Purchased for a friend-she loved it & so helpful!
I had a breast augmentation and purchased these for myself. I’ve had a hard time getting them to stay where I need them to be under my armpit area. They are of good quality and the cushion on the backside is comforting for my bad shoulder. The delivery was quick & packaged with loving care.
My sister was quite happy with the two boxes we sent from Balm and she commented about how thoughtfully designed the pillow was after her mastectomy. Comfy in all the right ways.
I think this product would work for some, it just didn't quite feel comfortable for me.
I’m a breast cancer survivor since 1997, I didn’t have this back then. I found a gifter for FREE, for a relative and was amazingly awesome!! THATS A GODSEND!! NOT YOU!!!! YOU CHARGE PER PILLOW SHAME ON YOU!!!! Your gift is outlandish of a price to help a patient!!! I know because I’ve done my research. S H A M E ON YOU!!!! SHOP LADIES!!!! THIS IS NOT OF THOUGHTFULNESS OR HELPING ITS THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR!!! Not here for the patient THINK!!!! THIS PRICE ISNT FEASIBLE FOR ANYONE TODAY TO HELP A PATIENT
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping take?
How long does shipping take?
Shipping typically takes 5-7 business days within the United States. For international orders, shipping can take 10-15 business days, depending on the destination and customs processing times. You will receive a tracking number once your order has shipped so you can monitor its progress.
How long is the time between when I place my order and when my gift ships?
How long is the time between when I place my order and when my gift ships?
All orders placed before NOON CST are shipped on the same business day. All orders placed after NOON CST are shipped on the next business day. This means orders placed after NOON CST on Fridays are shipped on Monday.Please note, these days do not take holidays into account, which will delay shipping and delivery.
Do you ship internationally?
Do you ship internationally?
The Balm Box can ship some items internationally. We work through an international shipping partner, who does not allow us to ship food or essential oils. Therefore, we modified our core product line to follow those parameters. Furthermore, currently we are only able to ship to Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, and the European Union.
You can find our international product line here. Be sure to select the correct currency of the ship-to destination. Select currency from the drop down menu on the bottom left hand corner of the footer bar. Once the currency is selected, all available gift boxes will appear on the page. You must make your purchase in the currency of your shipment’s final destination. We know - it’s really wonky! But it’s the least-bad way we have to accommodate International orders for the time being. Thanks for your patience.
Can I add a gift note?
Can I add a gift note?
Of course! All gifts include a checkbox for an optional gift note. You can choose from the FREE Balm Box stationery, or one of our elegant Balm Box greeting cards for an extra $3.99.
If you already ordered your gift box and forgot to include a gift note but would like to add one, as long as your gift box has not left our warehouse, we are more than happy to add one in. Give us a call at +1.913.991.1048 any time between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday and we’ll take care of it – no problem!
If you placed your order over the weekend, email your order number and gift message to customersupport@thebalmbox.com and we will be sure to insert the message into your order before it is fulfilled on Monday.
