Cotton Prosthesis
Some ladies who have had a mastectomy and are not comfortable in their silicone prosthesis may not yet have heard of the cotton prosthesis being made and gifted by some very caring and clever ladies. Some ladies knit them and some crochet them.
Julie Nicoll is the Coordinator of the Aussie Knockers Project, Dragons Crystal Bears, Women in League Committee. Julie can be contacted on the following email address: <aussieknockers@outlook.com>
ChristineM (a BCNA member who has had BC) has also been busy crocheting these wonderful prosthesis for ladies who have had a mastectomy. Christine has made mine for me.
My first try was on a 38 degree day and it was so much cooler than my silicone one. It can be worn in an ordinary (non pocketted) bra and there was none of that annoying upwards drift !
I will attach a photo for ladies who have not seen the cotton prosthesis - bear in mind it had just come out of the post bag so had not taken on my shape and size. These can be made with or without a little nipple.
I am sure ChristineM or Julie Nicoll will happily help others who are in search of alternatives to the silicone prosthesis.
Don't hesitate to make contact with either lady.
Kind regards
Summer :-)
