Please read info on free post op garments

Whateverittakes

Hello!!! Alot of women don't know nor did I that if your doctor writes you a prescription for Ameona camisoles with drain holders, 2 recovery bra one is a recovery brobe. The camisoles comes with breast forms but also ask for a prescription of Ameona breat forms. They are soft and very natural looking! I looked for a breast cancer medical supply store, I went with The Pink Boutique & my insurance covered every single item. It would have been 696.00$ so definitely ask your insurance or your doctor. Is it part of the women's mx act that went into effect many years ago that makes us able& free of charge once you have had a MX! . Also every 3 months you get new bras free of charge & at 6 months you get the acutal breast protheies if you haven't been able to have reconstruction!!! Please help spread the word of this. Breast cancer can be so costly for all of this I was blessed enough to have my PS inform me of this Best wishes SA

Ken1018

That is great! But. What is a MX? I'm sorry I m not familiar with all terms yet.

TwinkleCat

Hi Ken1018,

MX = mastectomy

You can find a really good list of forum abbreviations here: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/131/topic... along with other info and resources for new patients and members. It is super-helpful!