Despite breast cancer screenings in the UK plummeting by a staggering 60% over lockdown, Royce Lingerie and breast cancer charity Future Dreams have supported women by providing care packages, many containing a post-surgery bra – a crucial, yet often overlooked, component aiding women in their recovery journey. Finding the right fit can be challenging at the best of times, but is likely to be the last thought on a patient’s mind when facing a potentially life-threatening illness. Yet a properly fitted bra is essential, especially for those who have undergone mastectomy or reconstruction after breast cancer.
Trustee at Future Dreams, Sam Jacobs, commented: “To date, we have distributed over 4,000 packages and, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Royce Lingerie is donating 100 specialist post-surgery, wirefree bras to cancer patients. Anyone who has undergone breast cancer surgery will experience surgical and healing side effects which create unique undergarment needs. These specialist bras can make a lot of difference to the physical and mental recovery of the patients we see everyday.”
To assist in this recovery process, Royce Lingerie recommends that patients be fitted for a post-surgery bra before going in for their operation. However, at the moment, this might not be possible if the patient has been told to isolate. In this case, Royce suggests they arrange a fitting over the phone, where expertly trained staff can talk them through the products and give them fitting advice. Patients should speak with their breast care nurse to discuss any specific post-surgery bra requirements, but the main priorities are a bra that is wirefree, comfortable and supportive as, regardless of the surgery, the right bra will provide gentle compression, support and breathability to help patients heal.
Francesca Fleming, Commercial Director for Royce Lingerie added: “One of the most popular bras in the Royce range for immediately after an operation is the Silver Post-Surgery Bra. In addition to being wirefree, this bra has light compression to help reduce swelling and promote healing, as well as front-fasteners and Velcro straps for ease of access to the surgery site. This particular bra is also made with anti-bacterial, thermo-regulating X-STATIC silver fibre which is also known to help with the recovery process.”
