Transformation Station

Connecting to everyday life…that's what you get at The Lewis Cancer Pavilion's Transformation Station.   It’s a caring place managed by Debbie White to help women regain their confidence during the fight against breast cancer.  "Just because you have cancer doesn't mean you can't look good and feel pretty," says White.

Whether it's skin care products, jewelry, breast forms, or mastectomy bras, here you'll find the prescription to deal with  drastic changes physically and emotionally.  “We have some that lace in between the breast like a camisole because there are some women that their scarring may come up a little bit further than what their natural cleavage line." says White.

Many women say losing their hair during chemotherapy treatment is one of the most difficult things to see.  Designed with your comfort in mind, Debbie can fix you up with a line of hats, turbans, scarves, and handmade wigs.  "The good thing too about these.  If you look at that scalp area . It looks like a scalp. It does. When you put your hand underneath it looks like your real scalp," says White.  The wigs are also lightweight to keep you cooler. These items can be pricey, but you can look like your old self during treatment with some help.
"Most insurance companies will pay for at least 1 to 6 bras.  It depends on your insurance company.  I know that Medicare will pay for 6 bras per year and a breast form," says White.

Look good, Feel better.  "That's what we're all about here is to make sure they leave here feeling better than they did when they came in hopefully," says White

The Transformation station's grand opening is October Second. They accept payment from all major insurance companies, and after January they will take Medicare.
But the Lewis Cancer Pavilion wants you to know they've set up a fund  for patients who are not able to pay for the items that they need.  If you want to donate just call the Transformation Station at 912-819-8386 or visit the store on the first floor of the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion 225 Candler Drive.