This article discusses common myths associated with the use of external breast prostheses and the impact this misinformation may have on the quality of life of women after mastectomy. A review of ...

"I struggled for a long time with my mental health because ... there is not enough choice for women after breast cancer surgery The NHS does provide prostheses, according to its website, and ...

Dee Mattoo, who was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 ... was never given a prosthesis due to having a reconstruction straight away but did encounter problems with wigs. “My hair started falling ...

Is a preventive mastectomy the only way to lower my chances of getting breast cancer? No. There are other options. If you’re still menstruating (getting your period) and have a change (mutation) in ...

came up with the idea after having a mastectomy, in which a friend made her a set of knitted prosthetics. "This amazing gift ...

"Shoulder Drop" and the Myth of the Weighted Breast Prosthesis Women are told they must wear a "weighted" breast prosthesis to simulate the weight of the missing breast in order to "restore balance.

More than a decade on from being diagnosed with breast cancer, Paula, 56, has prostheses and a properly ... "I struggled for a long time with my mental health because I wanted to feel like a ...