BRA AFTER LUMPECTOMY

Hi Soulgal ,

so sorry to hear about your mumlsxduagnisis . It’s a lot to deal with .

i had surgery for breast cancer in 2023 and radiotherapy . I  couldn’t tolerate the hormone therapy so keeping fingers crossed . 
I found the best bras for me - large breasted and 71 at the time - were some I got from  Cancer Research . The were nice soft material , fastening at the front and I wore them day and night for good support. I still have them  in case I ever need them again . 

Hope this helps and best wishes for your mum’s surgery and recovery .

pingwing

Hi pingwing

Thanks so much for your reply, that's really helpful. I'll have a look at them. I had umpteen bras after my lumpectomy, from sports bras to nursing bras (spent a fortune!) but I no longer have them.

My Mum has lost a lot of weight (from size 16 to size 10/12) in the past year which I'm obviously worried about.

Obviously I didn't have hormone therapy as I was ER negative but I have friends and neighbours who were/are on it so I'm aware of the side effects. I think you have to weigh up the pros and cons of the treatment versus the side effects. Having gone through treatment and then being in constant pain from hormone therapy would seriously affect your quality of life. I know quite a few people who couldn't tolerate it either.

Thank you for your kind words.

soulgal

Hi, hope your mum is doing ok. I found M&S post surgery bras to be pretty comfy.  Also their crop tops were soft and good for extra support at night. Best wishes