They can also help with practical matters such as finding comfortable bras and bathing suits. Ask your doctor for information about the support group nearest you. Losing a breast is usually emotionally traumatic. Many breast cancer patients feel disfigured after surgery. However, you can recreate your breast's shape.
Some women have an artificial breast implanted.
Other women wear a prosthesis inside their bra, which is matched to their other breast. Discuss with your doctor which alternatives are best for you. After treatment your doctor will recommend checkups every 6 to 12 months. It is important to continue doing breast self-exams regularly and report anything abnormal to the doctor immediately. If the cancer recurs, it can often be kept from spreading for many years by drugs, radiation, and possibly more surgery.