A mastectomy bra is a specialty bra for women who have undergone a mastectomy (removal of breast). The surgery is performed on a woman after she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Following surgery, a woman would need to purchase a mastectomy bra and prosthesis. A prosthetic breast form is a silicone shaped like a breast to fill the area where the breast was removed. The mastectomy bra has sewn in pockets to hold the prosthesis in place. The bras typically are not sold in department or at a lingerie store. You will need to find a specialty store in your area that carry these bras or search on-line. Keep in mind mastectomy bras are more expensive than your normal bra price. If you have insurance, most insurance company will pay for the bras and prosthesis. Check with your insurance company to see how many bras and prosthesis you are to allowed to have each year.
Nowadays, manufacturers are making these mastectomy bras prettier and more comfortable. Having breast cancer and going through the surgery is hard enough. Why should you be forced to wear unattractive bras?
Anita International is one of the manufacturers that have created beautiful, feminine mastectomy bras. The Isabella style has a beautiful embroidery design, anatomically-shaped under the bust band for added support (no underwire), and two pockets to hold the prosthesis. It comes in white, nude, black, and sexy red. This bra will make you feel like a woman again. Anita carries over 10 different styles of bras and they do carry large sizes. Depending on the style of bra, the size range from 32 up to 42 and cup size AA up to E. Anita is a little more expensive than other brands due to their quality, design, and size range.
Another manufacturer that is reasonable in price is TruLife by Camp. They have a wide range of bras to choose from. Some of their specialty bras have front and back closures. The front closure bras are ideal for women with restricted mobility due to lymphedema, arthritis, or surgery. Trulife also carries a sports mastectomy bra. This is a great bra for women who live an active life. You can wear this bra to the gym or during sport activities. The CoolMax material is used for the pocket to manage moisture and provide coolness to the skin. The sports bra has front closures and adjustable back closures.
Another bra that TruLife carries is a three-way convertible bra straps. The attached strap can be worn over the shoulder (as a regular bra), crossed in the back, or as a halter top style. This bra would be ideal to wear under an evening dress, summer tank tops, and backless apparel.
Right after surgery, the ideal garment to wear is a camisole. The camisole is light, loose, and soft to the touch. The pockets are also sewn in the camisole to hold your breast form. The camisole can also be worn underneath clothing.
Women need to be educated and aware that they have a choice in selecting a mastectomy bra. If you go into a specialty store and they do not have the right bra for you, request that they order the one that will fit your needs.
Gina Andrew is a young survivor of breast cancer. She understands what a woman will need after surgery. Gina has started an on-line breast cancer store and carries varieties of mastectomy bras.
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She also started a breast cancer resource center in her home town. Visit her non-profit organization at [http://sacbcrc.org] to learn more about her cause and how you can donate to help women who are facing breast cancer.
"What you should know about mastectomy? Breast cancer is reportedly the fourth most common cause of death next to the prostate, skin and lung cancer. The survival chances remains uncertain as the number of treatments and preventive involved. However, the advancement of medical technology to increase the chances of early detection and treatment is led by breast cancer. One of these modern medical treatment is mastectomy.
Mastectomy is the medical term for the "surgical removal of a or both breasts for the treatment of breast cancer. "The removal of the breast can be made partially or completely dependent on the stage of patients (severity of breast cancer). This operation is highly recommended to patients with large tumors.
Why do women prefer this treatment? Patients who do not wish to risky breast cancer treatments subject such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and lumpectomy, choose mastectomy as a means of survival. Some women choose mastectomy because they strongly repeat malignant tumors of lymphatic and fear in her chest. In addition, patients in their breasts become uncomfortably after a series of treatments. In this case, they prefer mastectomy, so as to remove the entire breast.
Studies have shown that, 83% of women who have undergone mastectomy are satisfied with the results of their decision. Although this is good news, you should be adequately informed about the possible risks and after effects of this treatment.
What are the risks of mastectomy? The Risks of mastectomy include numbness, tingling and increased sensitivity of the skin. Some women report phantom breast symptoms, "where Itching, pain and other sensations in the breast are removed out. The scars to lymph nodes and to a lower arm mobility. Approximately 10% to 20% of patients develop "Lymphoedema" removed after axillary lymph nodes. Lymphedema is the swelling of the arm and requires continuous treatment. This complication can occur at any time, even years after surgery. It is with the collection, will be dealt with elastic bandages and physical therapies. Care
A patient is expected to rest for months and precautions to meet. One should avoid vigorous physical activities like driving cars, swimming, taekwondo, etc. is encountered, if severe pain, a visit to the surgeon should be scheduled 7 to 10 days after the surgery. Emotional support is another important aspect of recovery from a mastectomy. Patients recommended that the advice and / or support groups and seek their emotions, others, whether family, friends or therapists. Another thing to recover, a patient trust is wearing her mastectomy Breast prostheses or after mastectomy bras.
If a patient is not breast reconstruction, a mastectomy BH is said to have symmetry, giving their body. Mastectomy bras are available in different forms, namely available: Jodee breast forms, Silicone breast form and mastectomy bra Anita.
These bras are designed to hold the breast prosthesis or silicone molds present. It allows for the dentures as a normal To move set of breasts. The silicone breast-pocket of the bra's shape is where it is held firmly in place against the body positioned for a natural symmetry. "
