Not only does your health and body take a hit when breast cancer comes into the picture, but your self-image and confidence can take a blow as well. As you recover from a mastectomy surgery ...

Airport apologises to woman with prosthetic breast ‘prodded and patted’ by security - Bristol Airport said it was ‘very sorry ...

Breast prostheses come in many sizes, shapes, skin tones, and materials. Breast implants after a mastectomy are the most common choice for breast reconstruction. They’re made of a silicone shell ...

The decision to use a breast prosthesis after a mastectomy is a deeply personal one, and preparations should ideally begin before you have your surgery. Start by finding a certified mastectomy ...

After a mastectomy, you might choose to forgo or delay reconstructive surgery. However, you may wish still to have the appearance of breasts under your clothes. You have the option of external ...

When Paula Palmer had a double mastectomy in 2014 ... for breast cancer patients to get a voucher to buy bras and prostheses after surgery. Paula, a mother of two and grandmother of three from ...

Less than a year after a breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy, Mary McMichael says she’s still trying to adjust to her new normal in fashion and in life.

A Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) team 3D prints prostheses to support breast cancer patients post-mastectomy.

These prostheses require the mastectomy bra pockets to hold them in place. Medicare can replace the prostheses after this set amount of time. It may cover a replacement sooner if someone loses or ...

This is repair surgery that removes or rearranges excess breast skin and fat after a mastectomy ... in response to touch or temperature. A prosthetic nipple is another option.

In her quest to find the right filling for her bra after undergoing mastectomy, breast cancer survivor Lyn Ee, 74, discovered ...