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abundant faith

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Joined: Nov 2009

November 15, 2009 - 5:14pm

I'm the mom of a 24, 5 month pregnant daughter who had a mastectomy last week. Can you tell me what she can do about wearing a bra? I keep hearing about a $45 dollar bra and padding but don't know where to find one. Thanks!

seof

Posts: 273
Joined: Jun 2007

November 15, 2009 - 5:23pm

WOW

Wow, she has a lot to deal with right now. One place to get many cancer related things is the TLC catalog which you can order from the American Cancer Society website, or ask at your Drs. office, they may have one. The American Cancer Soceity in your local area may also be able to offer resources for you. You can find them on the website. Basically any soft, flexible bra that is comfortable for her should be OK. Stay away from underwires for now. Ask her Dr. or nurse too. Nurses specialize in keeping patients comfortable. I know there are some lengere makers that have some mastectomy supplies, but none come to mind at the moment.

You are a very supportive Mom, keep it up! seof

Tux

Posts: 274
Joined: Aug 2009

November 15, 2009 - 5:25pm

The hospital where she had

The hospital where she had the surgery should be able to give you some leads on getting the bra she needs. In the waiting room of my doctor I found a catalog from the American Cancer Society with several different types of bras. Also, you might try looking online. I wish you & your daughter the best...

Jeanne D

Posts: 1765
Joined: Mar 2009

November 15, 2009 - 11:35pm

Insurance?

Does your daughter have insurance? If so, check with them to see if they will pay for her bras. I had a lumpectomy, but, our insurance paid almost everything for some new comfortable bras for me to use for awhile. I think there was only a limit as to how many I could get and I think it was 6 in a year. I only got a couple. Also, your oncologist or cancer center might know of a bra store that specializes in fitting women with breast cancer. Ask them. Good luck!

Love, Jeanne ♥

Alexis F

Posts: 1213
Joined: May 2009

November 16, 2009 - 12:08am

My cancer center had bras

My cancer center had bras and they also had names of 2 specialty shops in town that had bras for women with bc. Just ask at your hospital. Wishing your daughter good luck.

Lex♥

lovelylola

Posts: 279
Joined: Aug 2009

November 16, 2009 - 1:53am

Check w/local ACS

American Cancer Society. Many of them have wigs, bras, scarves etc. After I had my bilateral mastectomy and occasionally now I use the 3 for $10 Walmart sports bras as they were quite comfortable. I used the soft padded filler that I got from ACS. Lola

survivorbc09

Posts: 1466
Joined: Jun 2009

November 16, 2009 - 1:24pm

Be sure and call or email

Be sure and call or email the American Cancer Society and do as the others said, ask your oncologist. They should have info on this for you.

ladybug22

Posts: 484
Joined: Sep 2008

November 16, 2009 - 2:36pm

the doctors office where she

the doctors office where she had the mestectomy should beable to tell you and my insurence paids for 2 bras a year. good luck

susie09

Posts: 1141
Joined: Jul 2009

November 16, 2009 - 3:21pm

My insurance paid for any

My insurance paid for any bras that I might need. Ask your hospital, cancer center or oncologist. They will guide you to where your daughter would need to go.

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