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Settling of the scars from my double mastectomy
I’m not sure where to start with what I want to ask, I was recently diagnosed with three different cancers in my left breast and chose to have a mastectomy but before proceeding my surgeon decided a...
EllieEmu Thankyou for starting the conversation. It must be uncomfortable at the moment and we hope you continue to heal well.
While we wait for others to share their own lived experience, we thought you may find the below resources useful:
BCNA provide the free My Care Kit which you can order through our Helpline 1800 500 258. It includes a specially designed Berlei bra and soft form(s), provided through a partnership between BCNA and Berlei. The bra is suitable for the post-surgery period of up to 12 weeks and can also be worn during radiation treatment.
You should still have access to your nurse post two weeks surgery? Given that they know your medical history and surgical procedure, it would be helpful to chat with them.