Many breast cancer survivors feel self-conscious about their appearance. They can’t find bras or clothes that fit them properly because of a missing breast(s) or missing breast tissue. Outside of ...
Since Susan Koch underwent mastectomy in 1987, she’s tried just about every breast replacement product that has come on the market. She got used to her “breast” shifting and bunching when she moved.
After 20 years of being a dental hygienist, Mary Walsh-Aframe decided to switch careers and become a certified mastectomy fitter. She now helps breast cancer survivors find the right option to meet ...
You missed the early signs, through no fault of your own. Maybe because you don't know how to examine your breasts properly and regularly, you missed the lump. There was a bit of swelling around the ...
Having your breast or breasts removed because of cancer is a traumatic experience for about 6,000 Australian women each year. Most of those women go on to wear a breast prosthesis made of silicone to ...
Being able to laugh during difficult situations is a good thing especially for those who've suffered the trauma of breast cancer. Here's one woman's experience learning to laugh at the loss of her ...
For women healing from breast cancer surgery, there may be no one who understands their state of mind better than Karen Bierwagen, the lead mastectomy fitter at Shine, the retail store in South Lake ...