Great news - the Autumn/Winter 2007 edition of Amoena Life is out now, and it’s packed with great articles, news and feel-good features.

As the nights draw in, there’s plenty to keep you interested and entertained – from in-depth reports on radiotherapy and the strain of putting a brave face on your experience of breast cancer, to fashion spreads with ‘real’ breast operated models, a look at why going organic makes sense, and a light-hearted celebration of 25 issues of Amoena Life.  And check out ‘You’re Gorgeous!’ for proof that breast cancer doesn’t have to mean goodbye to glam!

So forget about the wind and rain outside - curl up on the sofa, make yourself a cuppa, and enjoy a good read.

Going for the burn - When radiotherapy strikes back
Often viewed as the less sinister sister in the family of treatments following breast surgery, radiotherapy can still pack a punch.  Whether you're about to undergo treatment or are experiencing some of the side effects, read our report for an in-depth look at the best cures and coping strategies.

You're gorgeous! - With a Contact breast form you can indulge your inner girliness to the full
If you felt you had to say goodbye to glam after breast surgery, believing that reconstruction was the only way to go, think again.  With Contact, you can let your inner vamp come out to play!

Keeping up appearances - How are you really feeling?
When someone asks how we are, our natural response is to say that everything is fine.  But in reality when you have breast cancer you often feel just the opposite.  Yet if you're in the habit of denying your feelings, either to yourself or others, it may be stopping you from moving on with your life.  Christina Relf asks psychotherapist Ronnie Kaye what happens when keeping up appearances becomes too much of a strain.

Download Amoena Life magazine, Autumn/Winter 2007/2008

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From the Editor:

And it’s not just 80s styles that are enjoying a comeback. Fashion’s current love affair with the vintage look means that whatever your era – 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s – we’re all faced with the same dilemma: can we really wear fashions second time around?

The good news is that styles are never completely the same when they come back into fashion but the bad news is, neither are we! So things that we could – just barely – get away with way back when (purple striped leggings and red patent pixie boots anyone?) are probably best avoided now we’re old enough to know better. The key is knowing how to update your look so that it’s both wearable and modern, with a nod to the best of the past.

In Let’s go round again, Amoena stylist, Christina Relf, gives her advice on updating the looks of yesteryear. And, to help us celebrate our 25th issue, we invited back five former cover girls and asked them to model some classic vintage fashions – I’m sure you’ll agree they all look absolutely fabulous!

2007 is also a vintage year for Amoena, as we celebrate 25 issues of our magazine. I can’t believe 15 years have gone by since we started Inform, the newsletter that was to become Amoena Life magazine. I have loved editing and seeing it evolve over the years – all thanks to our readers’ input and participation.

Without you, the magazine wouldn’t exist – your letters, suggestions and enthusiastic modelling for our features and fashion spreads are all things that make it so special. You can read about the magazine’s evolution in our lighthearted look back over the past 25 issues, Here’s to you, Mrs Robinson!

Breast cancer treatment has evolved significantly in the past 15 years, but one thing that remains as much a part of treatment now as it was then is radiotherapy. In Going for the burn we look at how to cope with the side effects and get some expert input on the latest developments.

Another constant is the emotional impact of breast cancer. Do you ever find yourself putting a brave face on things, trying to appear at ease when really you’re terrified or just plain miserable? In Keeping up appearances, we ask what happens when faking it is no longer an option.

There’s nothing wrong with a little faking it in the looks department, though. If you want to see how a touch of trickery can produce stunning visual results, turn to page 32 for our You’re gorgeous feature on Contact breast forms. Nothing comes closer to a real breast, as our models Penny and Jenny demonstrate to sultry effect!

Putting the magazine together is really rewarding, but we are a small team and it does take a lot of commitment and time. So I hope you won’t mind if Amoena Life takes a short – and well-earned – holiday next year. Unfortunately this means there won’t be a Spring 2008 issue, but look out for our fabulous bumper Autumn issue in October 2008. In the meantime please do keep your letters and emails coming in, and remember, if you’re online you can stay in touch with other readers via our readers’ forum at www.amoena.co.uk

I hope you find plenty to inspire you in our Silver issue.

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Amoena provides a better quality of life for women following breast surgery.

We wish to fulfill their need for femininity, to restore a positive body image and renew confidence and self-esteem.

Being close to the women, retailers and other health care providers, we develop, produce and source innovative breast care products and services of the highest quality and design.

With empathy, responsiveness and long-term relationships, we aspire to earn our customers loyalty.

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We attract and encourage people who are energetic, committed and have a passion for our business.

Amoena respects cultural differences and responds proactively to ethical, environmental and social responsibilities.

By constantly improving our core competences we provide sustainable growth and increased value for Amoena 's stakeholders.

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