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The mastectomy patient in particular, is unfortunately already required to deal with the emotional aspect of breast cancer and the physical trauma of having their breasts removed. I created The SHOWER SHIRT® so future mastectomy and/or general chest surgery patients would not be required to shower in a trash bag for protection, as I did.
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It’s important to keep mastectomy drains sites dry after surgery. Taking a shower without protection can be problematic since water is laden with bacteria and can increase the chance of post-surgical infections. The SHOWER SHIRT® is a great product to protect patients from water intrusion.
Emran Imami, MD, FACS, FAPWCASurgeon, TEPAS Breast Center 
My mother died from systemic infection as a result of contaminated shower water which infected a dialysis catheter. She tried protecting herself by taping a garbage bag to her shoulder, though it did not seal well enough. How she could have benefited from this wonderful invention. I only wish it was available earlier.
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