Hello

Hi

I've recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and I'm due to have a lumpectomy in 9 days.  I've been told I should get a front opening bra for after surgery but I am a large lady 46/48DD and I'm struggling to find anyone that makes bras to aid recovery in that size.

 

I'd love suggestions of where I should look.

 

Thank you.

Anne

  • Hi

    Look up

    Bravissimo, amplebosom, ambrosewilson

    I bought both sports bra and front opening and stopped wearing the front opening bra on 3rd week. I've now bought myself normal full cup bra and get on ok although I hate wearing a bra in bed. 

    Hope all goes well, if you have any other questions please feel free to ask or add friend as I had my surgery 21st April and tomorrow I see my oncologist.

    Best wishes

    Louise x

     

  • Thank you so much Louise, just got a lovely bra from Ample Bosom.
     

    Good luck with your appointment tomorrow. Please come back and let me know how things went. 

     

    Things have moved very quickly for me, from first feeling my lump on Good Friday to now, feels like a whirlwind of hospital appointments and tests and totally overwhelmed with information.

    Grateful to have a fantastic support system in place from family and work. 
     

    Anne

  • Hi abs

    Glad you found a bra.

    Know what you mean about whirlwind I feel the same. Had my appointment and bit of a shock still trying to digest it all. 

    I have invasive ductal carcinoma stage 3 and will be having 2 lots of chemo. First one is every 3rd week and it's 6 lots. 2nd one will be every week for 3 weeks then week break this will be x 3 after this 10 days of radiotherapy. 

    I feel like I'm in a dream or nightmare even lol but thankfully I have lot support.

    Thank god for screening.

    Louise xx

     

  • Hi Louise

    I Found my lump by self examination, so very early and I have the same as you, grade 3 IDC.  Thankfully my surgeon has confirmed I don't need a mastectomy - so grateful for that, and current treatment plan is surgery with 3 weeks of daily radiotherapy, but that depends on results following surgery so post surgery treatment could all change. 
     

    please keep in touch and let me know how you're doing.

    Anne