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I am feeling very selfish posting this message. Now 6 months post treatment and I’m so glad to be alive. The problem is the affected breast is now much much smaller than the other one. Does anyone else feel affected by this? I feel I should just get used to this but finding it hard. Not sure where to go for advice
Love to you all Jilly xxxxx

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Hi Jilly

I have to opposite problem in that my affected breast is a cup size bigger that the other one.

My BCN gave me a partial prosthesis to wear which isn’t ideal but at least it balances me up. It’s better than nothing.

It might be worth having a word with your BCN.

You can buy the partial prosthesis but they are very expensive. I’ve seen them on the internet. There are all sorts of different ones, all shapes and sizes but it’s getting right size which is the problem with buying them ‘blind’.

Your BCN should help you with anything you’re not happy with.

Hope you get it sorted.

Love Jan xxx

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Me again Jilly

Forgot to say that you’re not being selfish. You just want to look and feel as good as you can. Nothing wrong with that. BC or not we all want to look our best.

Love to you Jan xxxx

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Thanks Jan, I will have a word with my BCN
Love to you Jilly

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Hi Jilly

Don’t feel selfish about this - how your boob looks is a relevant concern.

Love
Jae x

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Loads and loads of support on this, we want to try our best to feel/look the same as we once did. I’m sure we all understand.
Best of luck with your BCN xx

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I too have one breast smaller than the other after radiation, find it difficult to buy bras that fit, any ideas please.

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Jilly,I feel exactly the same,My treatment finished in January and I’ve sort of moved on from the glad to be alive feeling as I’m back at work in a very large organisation.There are loads of very smart looking women and pretty young girls and it makes me more aware now of how I look(even though it’s not noticeable to anyone else).I’ve spoken to my oncologist and he’s said that he would have no problem arranging surgery if I still feel this way at my next appointment in December.However,my mood changes and some days I don’t mind as my hubby still thinks I look great and his is the only opinion that really matters.I think it’s still early days for all of us trying to come to terms with our new selves and all our feelings are perfectly normal.Do whatever is right for you,and Good Luck!