Cancer Self Help
West Suffolk, Thetford, and Sudbury
Cancer Support Group

The following companies offer a good range of "mastectomy" Wear:-

Amoena This company offers an extensive range of essential products and produces a very usefull free magazine
Eloise Lingerie has a good range of products check the prices
Bare Necessities offers some products but sizes can be limited.
Nicola Jane Good range of their own brand products as well as Royce and Anita
Trulife Very good information about sizing good range.


Lymphoedema Prevention

After Breast Surgery the arm on the same side as the surgery is classed as at risk
1. Do not allow blood tests on affected arm/s
2. Do not allow blood pressure to be taken on affected arm/s
3. Do not allow Injections
4. Keep limb clean as new pin
5. Keep skin soft and supple
6. Do not allow skin to dry out
7. Avoid cuts and abrasions
8. Be careful cutting nails
9. Use electric shaver to remove unwanted hair
10. Never get sunburnt
11. Avoid very hot baths, Saunas, etc
12. Avoid tight clothes, jewelry etc. especially rings and bra's
13. Use your limb
14. Avoid heavy strain on limb
15. Be careful in Aeroplanes

For further information visit the Lymphoedema Support Network Site

More Breast Cancer Info
Information Sites

BBC Prostrate Cancer Information
BBC Testicular Cancer Information
BBC Breast Cancer Information
Royal Marsden Captain Chemo-Kids Cancer Information
Cancerbacup - Kindey Cancer Information
Cervical Cancer Information
Cancer Screening
Mesothelioma Information
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Pancreatic Cancer Information
Cancer Research - Skin Cancer Information
Cancer Research - Liver Cancer
Cancerbacup Information on Brain Tumour's
Mouth Cancer Information
Find a support group in your area
Lymphoedema Support Network Site


Parents allowed to have Cancer free Babies
Embryo's can be screened for FAP. Parents will be allowed to pick the FAP free embryo's. The decision to allow this is viewed by some as a step nearer designer babies.

British Scientists develop new way to give vaccine
A new vaccine technique has been devloped which does not require the use of refridgeration. This will be a boon to people in underdeveloped countries where refridgeration is either very expensive or non-existant.

Cameras Spots the Vein.
Cameras that shows pictures of a patient's veins could ease the pain and discomfort of injections or intravenous drips by helping medical staff find the exactly the right spot in the vein.

Family Risk
Type 1 diabetics who have a sibling with diabetic kidney disease have twice the risk of also developing this complication, according to a new report.

Inside Information
Did you know the the NHS have available the Stick on Breast Form which does not need sticky pads - There is also a special one for Swimming ask your friendly Breast Care Nurse - ask and you shall receive (Please note Swimming forms maybe unavailable)

Diet in Pregnancy stops Leukemia


If women eat beef, carrots, string beans, peas, cantaloupe, beans. The risk of their offspring getting leukemia may be reduced According to studies in California





Soubra™ Breast form support

The Soubra™ breast prosthesis support attaches the prosthesis to the skin around the shoulder area, and beneath the bra strap.

It is a thin flexible strip of reinforced silicone with a sheer nylon fabric top

The manufacturer claims it works together with the bra maintaining the position of the prosthesis it prevents that tugging feeling on the bra strap and helps spread the weight more naturally

The Resulting feeling is of very little sensation of weight and the prosthesis feels as light as a natural breast

Have you tried it? if so did it work for you? write and let us know. If your a member then use your member area post to let us know if you are an online member let support know

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