TREATMENT
PRIMARY SURGERY OPTIONS
PRIMARY CARE
· Breast conserving surgery · Mastectomy · Primary reconstruction
ound healing phase, until W approx. 6-8 weeks after surgery · CuraScar Compression · Priform
PRIMARY CARE AFTER BREAST CANCER SURGERY Surgery is usually the main component of breast cancer treatment. In recent years, breast-conserving surgery has become the standard procedure. Nevertheless, the treatment options vary greatly, depending on the developmental stage of the disease.
Proportion of mastectomies has decreased to 30% with 70% of women undergoing breastconserving treatments.
AMOENAʼS PRIMARY CARE Amoena is aware of the special circumstances during this time and has developed bras especially for the first phase after the operation – to provide individual care for women according to their needs. Compression garments are designed to keep the operated breast(s) immobile and/or stabilised during the healing phase after breast surgery.
Good to know: Compression garments may:
Expert Tip:
• Support wound healing after breast surgery • Stabilise the shape of the operated breast • Protect sensitive scar tissue and reduce irritation • Minimise the risk of postoperative oedema • Reduce postoperative swelling/pain and skin irritation
It is also possible that the loss of the breast can lead to poor posture of the upper spine and shoulders as the body compensates for the often one-sided weight loss. Muscle tension and shortening can be the result. In this case, a soft primary care form can be inserted into the special bra shortly after the operation.
30% Mastectomy
70% Breast-conserving
Leyla
Sina
Pamela
LIGHT COMPRESSION
MEDIUM COMPRESSION
HIGH COMPRESSION
• A special compression zone supports the breast without applying direct pressure to its entire surface
• Keep the breast supported and secure with specific compression zones in the lower cup area
• Keep the breast supported and secure by applying pressure to the entire breast surface
• Specific pressure zones apply light pressure to the side and back sections to encourage lymphatic drainage and support the healing process
• Specific pressure zones apply light pressure to the side and back sections to encourage lymphatic drainage and support the healing process
• High compression levels and specially stitched panels promote optimal lymphatic drainage
All surgical techniques are individually tailored to the patient and her cancer. However, all operations have one thing in common: the body‘s reaction to this kind of intervention.
• Swelling, as the injured area increases in circumference • During an operation, nerve fibres are injured, which can react to the slightest irritation and cause pain after the operation. Sensory disturbances and nerve pain occur • In addition to chest pain, tension may also occur in the back • Scars remain after surgery, as well as the risk of a high incidence of oedema. This can impact the patient‘s quality of life and create post-operative complications
The Amoena CuraSupport compression bras are: • Developed in collaboration with surgeons • Made from Oeko-Tex certified, pollutant-free materials • Latex free
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