Bras & Prostheses Workshop

A beige bra resting on a pale purple backdrop with a hand holding a white breast form.

Whether you’ve recently had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, or breast reconstruction—or are still exploring your options—you may be wondering what comes next. How will your body change? What will feel comfortable? Join us to learn about breast prostheses, bras, post-surgical garments, swimsuits and more.

About this Workshop

What you will learn:

Questions to ask before breast cancer treatment and/or pre-surgery (e.g. lumpectomies, mastectomies, or breast reconstruction)

Supportive clothing to wear post-surgery and during treatment – Bras, camisoles, and breast forms designed for comfort and healing

How a fitting works – What to expect, when to go, and how to find the right size

Body changes during recovery – Possible impacts on sizing and when to introduce different types of apparel or breast forms

Breast prostheses and partial forms – Options that help restore balance and boost confidence

Financial coverage – Where to look for funding (both public and private), insurance options, and community support

Our free, expert-led workshop covers pre- and post-surgery advice and information on bras, breast prostheses, and clothing.

The information and dialogues are designed to help you:

Navigate your choices with confidence

Walk you through your options in a supportive and welcoming space

Gain knowledge in post-surgical camisoles, breast prostheses, and mastectomy bras

Feel comfortable with every day solutions

The Bras & Prostheses workshop is available ONLINE

The ONLINE Bras & Prostheses workshop is one hour long and is delivered via Zoom by one of our expert volunteers who have industry experience or formal training on post-mastectomy bras, other post-op garments, and breast prostheses.

Who should attend this workshop?

Anyone affected by breast cancer who wants information about breast prostheses, breast forms, post-op garments and what to expect before, during or after breast cancer surgery and/or treatment.

Hands placing a beige breast prosthesis into a mauve lace bra, with extra inserts and a Look Good Feel Better brochure nearby.

Thank you to our partner Anita Canada!

What our participants have to say about the Bras & Prostheses workshop

” It was great to learn about all the options I have…some of which I didn’t know about or hadn’t even thought of. Very helpful, empowering, supportive info at a time when some of us are feeling uncertain and self-conscious. “

Audrey R., Workshop Participant

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