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Perthpal
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Hello I’m new to this group. I was diagnosed with a rare cancer (ACC) in the breast in 2015. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiation, I had yearly mammogram follow ups.
I was diagnosed again with ACC in the same breast in May 2022, not sure if reoccurrence or new diagnosis? I had a mastectomy last week, in hosp Monday and home on Tuesday 😁.. I was apprehensive about the treatment and expected lots of pain and discomfort but was very pleasantly surprised with no pain at all. I had the drain removed on Friday and expect a good full recovery.
I’m now finding I need a good fitting bra, I found comfy ones but cannot keep the op side down. I struggle with comfy fitting bras as due to past radiation I cannot wear underwire or even tight under bras, I’m also overweight and a size DD cup. I will wait until I have healed and find a fitter and a prosthesis (I’m in Perth If any recommendations)....
I was diagnosed again with ACC in the same breast in May 2022, not sure if reoccurrence or new diagnosis? I had a mastectomy last week, in hosp Monday and home on Tuesday 😁.. I was apprehensive about the treatment and expected lots of pain and discomfort but was very pleasantly surprised with no pain at all. I had the drain removed on Friday and expect a good full recovery.
I’m now finding I need a good fitting bra, I found comfy ones but cannot keep the op side down. I struggle with comfy fitting bras as due to past radiation I cannot wear underwire or even tight under bras, I’m also overweight and a size DD cup. I will wait until I have healed and find a fitter and a prosthesis (I’m in Perth If any recommendations)....
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I just googled for Perth WA
Hope it helps!
https://www.easyfitmobile.com.au/
https://www.breastcarewa.com.au/1 -
Hi @Perthpal. I am only a cup size C but had the same problem with keeping the bra down on the op side. My hubby laughed when I borrowed his fishing sinkers to slot into my bra. Wasn't real effective but was good for a chuckle, especially when they kept clanging together. Maybe a small wheat bag might work? Have fun experimenting.2
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Dear Perthpal,
I hope that the links that iserbrown has given are useful.
My first post op bra was supplied at the hospital, and I was given a soft temporary insert.
I don't remember having too much trouble. But I went bra-less at home.
I'm guessing at 6-8 weeks I was fitted with a proper silicon prosthesis.
This is covered by Medicare, and every 2 yrs.
For the most part it fitted well. They come in different weights.
Your bra fitter and prosthesis fitter ( should be the same person ideally), should be able to fit you with the best prosthesis and bra.
I was an 18DD. I did find my bras drifted to my remaining breast side. No one else noticed, but it did annoy me.
My experience of Radiotherapy was not bad. My Mastectomy, Chemo and R/T was all in 2020.
Probably not relevant to you just now. But I had breast reconstruction 6 weeks ago.
I wasn't suitable for the DIEP, and have had a R Lat Dorsi, and L prophylactic Mastectomy, both with tissue expanders.
I am symmetrical and currently an A/B cup. I'll probably expand to a C cup. 50 pls per week until I'm happy.
Then the Implants.
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Thank you Abbydog I too am an 18dd 😁 I will go to breastcare wa for a fitting and prosthesis when I’ve healed a bit more. I was given a knitted one at the hospital and now trying to source more. It’s earlydays for me yet but I’m sure I’ll get there...1
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I’m a long term mono-boober, I was driven a bit potty with a soft pad for months but a properly fitted prosthesis made all the difference. Best wishes.2
