KILI Drain Carrier

12/29/2025

Before you start with the New Year's resolutions, heed a very simple one.
Just take a walk. Be active around the house. Don't give up.
"The combination of prolonged sitting with lack of physical activity increases the risk for death among cancer survivors."
https://bit.ly/4aD7pQY

12/17/2025

In a truly a powerful moment of solidarity, Angelina Jolie has chosen this moment to be visible in a new way. Actress Angelina Jolie made the bold decision to opt for a double mastectomy in 2013. Based on her BRCA1 test results, she decided to join many other women who have their breasts surgically removed in order limit their exposure to a future breast cancer diagnosis.
She's now publicly sharing images of her scars in unity with those who also made the choice to amputate their breasts. 'I Share These Scars with Many Women I Love'
We are proud of every person who've decided to make this journey...
https://bit.ly/48OKDTm

12/11/2025

Once you've been diagnosed with cancer, consider these helpful suggestions, especially during the holidays..
Guard your energy like gold: Treatment and recovery are exhausting. Treat energy like a limited resource. Do the absolute minimum necessary for hosting or participating. If you have only enough energy for one event, choose the most meaningful one.

12/08/2025

Our story was just featured in She Rises Studios December publication.
Big thanks to the media group which features empowered women's outcomes after long and difficult struggles.
The KILI Drain Carrier is the result of having to deal with multiple cancer surgeries and the post-op drains that are required for a safe recovery. A simple solution to an age-long inconvenience.

12/04/2025

It makes sense... Oncology nurses are better able to provide improved care to patients when they receive strong managerial support.
We hope medical providers do all they can to keep this team of critical caregivers a priority.

A scoping review identified key factors that ensure an optimal nursing work environment that supports nurses and quality patient care.

12/02/2025

We're offering a few suggestions specific to the holiday season and "how to manage challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis."
Is it okay to enjoy adult beverages during the holidays?
1. A 2016 study found a strong relationship between drinking and breast cancer
2. Alcohol increases estrogen levels and can have a negative effect on hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
3. Alcohol can also increase the side effects of chemo
4. If you’ve already had breast cancer drinking alcohol may lead to a higher risk of recurrence
5. It's always you who decides...

11/19/2025

Yesterday we packed up 200 KILI Drain Carriers and shipped them to Breastie Boxes Organization.
Undergoing a or other related surgery is challenging enough. By including the KILI Carrier, we hope to provide patients with hands-free comfort and dignity during their recovery, allowing them to focus on healing.
Thank you, Breastie Boxes, for making sure patients feel supported from diagnosis through recovery!🙏
➡️ Learn more about the KILI Medical Drain Carrier: https://medicaldraincarrier.com

11/14/2025

Small things... offering your seat to someone vulnerable, assisting a stranger by hefting bags into their car, giving a hand to a neighbor during a storm.
We who have been through cancer have the opportunity to give back.
The KILI Medical Drain Carrier is a response to the awkward dilemma of dealing with post-op drains.
Small, but impactful.

11/07/2025

A couple of years ago, my essay on Patient Innovators was published in the Journal of Hospital & Medical Management.

This research explores how patients are driving the next wave of healthcare solutions, often creating highly effective and practical innovations out of necessity. It highlights the critical need for formal systems to recognize and integrate patient-led design into clinical practice.

Read the full article and join the conversation on how we can better empower patients as partners in innovation.

https://hospital-medical-management.imedpub.com/articles/patients-as-innovators-the-future-of-medical-supply-development.php?aid=40113

11/03/2025

It's true. A friend or family member will disappear after you share with them your cancer diagnosis.
It's not you, it's them... Read this insightful article and know their own trauma often causes "ghosting."
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Ghosting can leave you feeling lonely and unsupported during cancer treatment or survivorship. Social Work Program Manager Lauren Adams explains why it happens and how to respond.

10/27/2025

If you know, you know...
This came from a recent study that measured the difficulty of dealing with post-op Jackson Pratt drains:
"Most patients (84.7%) reported that drains increased the difficulty of completing daily tasks."
We hear you. And that's why we designed the KILI Drain Carrier. It's soft mesh construction is perfect for holding up to four drains comfortably. You'll be surprised how it can make a difference during breast surgery recovery.

10/21/2025

Other than having a KILI Carrier available to assist cancer patients during recovery, the other thing we believe can help is a pet.
There are a couple of things to consider and we listed them here.
"Pets are not our whole life, but they can make our lives whole." - Roger Caras