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 ...

They are handmade breast prostheses for women who’ve had breast cancer and undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Knitted Knockers has made a major impact by giving away 891,607 free prosthetics ...

A company from Calstock, Cornwall called Boost makes breast prostheses and has bought the prominent building at the top of Pike Street in Liskeard. Samantha Jackman founded Boost in 2018 and has ...

Sitting with my pal Shona, waiting for Will Young to come on stage at Eden Court in Inverness (he was flipping fantastic and surprisingly ...

"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." ...

IN a world where uncertainty is a constant, few things are as life-altering as a cancer diagnosis. For Carolind Graham, who ...

Being awkward is part of being human, and for most of the population, we can confine that awkwardness in private so that no ...

Ms Chuah Yi Fang was shocked at how much she was affected by a breast mastectomy and reconstruction but has come through the ...

A prosthetic nipple is another option. The plastic surgeon makes a copy of your natural nipple and colors the areola. It can be glued to the breast and re-glued every week or so. Preparation for ...

The Sil Promesh® prosthesis presents two sides with diferent ... The visceral side is made of a Silicone membrane, designed for its non-stick properties, and allows cellular incorporations ...

If you're planning on lying to your doctor about how you ended up with that embarrassing injury, don't bother. They'll see ...