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Breast Forms (Prostheses)

Where To Purchase A Breast Form (Prosthesis)

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The following information is from Breast Cancer, The Complete Guide by Yashar Hirshaut, MD and Peter I. Pressman, MD

Breast forms can be purchased on line or locally. 

A good place to start is American Cancer Society's "tlc offsite link". Click on Mastectomy Products. 

The American Cancer Society provides a list of vendors on its web site. You can also contact the local unit of the American Cancer Society, a Reach To Recovery volunteer, or a nurse in your surgeon's office. 

Check with your surgeon's office staff. Also check a local cancer center. Many centers have boutiques.

Corset shops and the lingerie departments of many large stores employ salespeople with special experience in working with women who have mastectomies. There are also shops that specialize in postmastectomy fittings. These shops tend to be more personal and sensitive to the needs of women after breast surgery.

Try to find out whether other people have been satisfied with the work of the store you are considering. A good fitter is important.


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