‘Softies’ could reduce the trauma of mastectomy
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‘Softies’ could reduce the trauma of mastectomy

Sarah Adomah Lead breast clinical nurse specialist, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London

Skin-tone prosthetic breasts can help build up body confidence in women who have had breast cancer

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.

Cancer Nursing Practice. 22, 1, 10-10. doi: 10.7748/cnp.22.1.10.s5

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