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How skin-tone prosthetic breasts lessen trauma of mastectomy
Softie bra inserts used to only come in two skin tones – ivory or beige, but nurse Sarah Adomah wanted to change this and help build up body confidence
Softie bra inserts used to only come in two skin tones – ivory or beige, but nurse Sarah Adomah wanted to change this and help build up body confidence
Nurses recognise that a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare does not work. It is vital to tailor services to individuals to ensure the needs of all patients with cancer are met – and even small changes can make a big difference.
Prosthetic bra inserts were only available in ivory or beige
A softie (sometimes known as a cumfie) is a lightweight fabric prosthesis that women with breast cancer often wear in their bra following a
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