CHARLOTTE's BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
breast cancer
Currently, there are more than 3.8 million women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2021, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.
Masectomy
A mastectomy is surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer. For many women with breast cancer, a mastectomy, or removal of the breast, is a necessary part of treatment. Although breast reconstruction is available to most women, some choose to use prosthetics to replace the missing breast(s). If a patient decides to use prosthetics, there are special types of apparel, known as mastectomy clothing, which can help provide comfort and a natural appearance.
what is a breast prosthesis
A breast prosthesis is an artificial breast that is used to simulate the natural breast and body shape. Depending on the type of surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy), a woman can have full or partial breast prostheses to balance her appearance. The prostheses are typically made out of silicone, foam, or fiberfill and they are worn inside a bra or attached to the body with special adhesive.
what is a masectomy bra
A mastectomy bra is a special bra that is designed to hold weighted breast prostheses. The bras can come in a variety of colors and styles and can usually be fitted at the same time as a breast prosthesis fitting.
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