Tag: post-mastectomy
AABCP completes post-mastectomy textbook
March 31, 2026HME News Staff
HOUSTON – The American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) has completed a textbook dedicated to post-mastectomy fitting and survivorship care. AABCP says it developed “Post-Mastectomy Care: A Definitive Guide,” to address a long-standing gap in professional education for clinicians and certified fitters. It says the textbook combines the clinical knowledge required to support women after mastectomy – integrating anatomy, biomechanics, prosthetic design, garment...
‘We’ve come far, but not far enough’: Turner reflects on 20 years of AABCP
March 27, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
HOUSTON – When Rhonda Turner launched the American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP) in 2006, she wanted to stabilize the post‑mastectomy profession and move on. She stepped away from day-to-day operations several years ago for family reasons, but today she is back at the helm. With a new textbook and podcast launching in conjunction with the association’s 20th anniversary, she is more determined than ever to continue raising awareness of the profession.
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Amoena to co-host education track
August 24, 2022HME News Staff
ATLANTA – Amoena USA will co-host a post-mastectomy education track at the AOPA National Assembly, which takes place Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in San Antonio. Amoena’s National Trainer, Rachel Brown, CMF, CFm, will present on topics including the breast surgery patient journey, and making your practice more profitable and more visible in your community. “Post-mastectomy care is reaching new levels of innovation right now, and we see enthusiasm for it from newly-trained O&P students,”...
AABCP seeks achievers
May 16, 2018HME News Staff
HOUSTON - The American Association of Breast Care Professionals is seeking nominations for its 1st Annual Life Achievement Award to be presented at the AABCP Global Breast Care Summit & Expo July 12. The award committee will consider individuals who have demonstrated care, compassion and advocacy for the post-mastectomy care profession. The Summit takes place July 10-12 at Harrah's New Orleans. Submit nominations here.