This article discusses common myths associated with the use of external breast prostheses and the impact this misinformation may have on the quality of life of women after mastectomy. A review of ...

Although the majority of women wear a breast prosthesis after mastectomy, very little independent research has been done to clarify which properties in an external breast prosthesis benefit women ...

It follows a discrepancy that meant some women were entitled to a higher allowance depending on where they lived ...

After much contemplation, Tubigan had a unilateral mastectomy in 2020 and ... if he thought his work on the prosthetic hand could be translated to the breast. "And he said, yes, I agree with ...

Until recently, the surgical management of breast cancer has centered around two main options—either tumor resection by carrying out breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with or without ...

Ms Ní Leannáin wears the artificial breast after a mastectomy 15 years ago A woman who had a mastectomy has said she was "stunned" when she was asked to remove her breast prosthesis after ...

After a median follow-up of 9.6 ... The results indicate that most women with intermediate-risk breast cancer can safely avoid CWI following mastectomy, said Ian Kunkler, MB BChir, of the ...

The breathable and washable breast forms are designed for women who have had a mastectomy A former bank ... Cornwall called Boost makes breast prostheses and has bought the prominent building ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD Lumpectomies and mastectomies differ in the amount of tissue removed. A ...

To help rehabilitate women who have undergone mastectomy ... breast removal) for breast cancer, the Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, has launched an initiative to provide silicon breast prosthesis.

Access to post-mastectomy and hair loss products has ... has been allocated €2 million for 2025. It will include prostheses bra, breast prostheses, swimwear and wigs/hair pieces.