Hi Sarah - I'm so sorry you are going through this.  I've just had a mastectomy and gave bought post surgical bras from M&S really soft fabric, front fastening, wide straps.  I'm 2 weeks post op and haven't worn a bra yet as I have a lot of fluid so more comfortable without.  Have a look at M&S online. Wishing you a speedy recovery

Thank you for your reply. Sorry to you too, and glad you're getting better.  Thanks for the advice. 

Hello Pandamum, I am sorry to hear your story . I had bilateral mastectomies in  September 2022, I didn’t bother wearing a bra months later ,felt quite happy going flat .When spring and summer came I felt that clothes sat better with breasts . I wore the soft ,over the head bras from Tesco and Asda ,they have little pouches with pads . I removed the pads and popped prosthesis in . Very comfortable too . I have had chestexpanders in now and going to have some silicone implants in May . Still wear those bras as they are comfortable .

Just go with it ,if you really want to wear a bra straight away , the front loaders are the best to start with . All the best and stay positive , that helped me a lot . Chemotherapy was doable too, didn’t feel ill only the foggy brain for three days .

Keep in touch xxx

Hello Sarah and thanks for your post

I'm sorry to read about your breast cancer diagnosis.

The charity Breast Cancer Now has a list of bra suppliers which you can look at by clicking here.

We also have bras that may be suitable on our website at this link. 

You may find it helpful to phone some of the suppliers to ask for their advice. You may also find it helpful to contact your breast care nurse as they are used to talking to women who have questions about choosing the right bra for them. You often have to call and leave them a message and they will get back to you.

I hope this is of some use. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene

Thanks for your reply and advice,  I am glad you went through without being so ill. It gives me hope, I am trying to stay as positive as I can, I really don't think the reality of all this has hit me yet, just seem to be in an automatic state.

Hope all goes well in the future. 

X

Thank you for your reply. 

I will look around and get advice.