Bra Recommendation for Radiation?

Debbie,

I was completely disrobed from the waist up for my planning & each of my treatments.They would not have allowed me to wear a bra at all. However, as your treatment goes on you might want to wear a soft bra. It depends on where the beam is directed and how much inflammation you have. Mine was not in an area where my regular bras would rub so I never had to purchase anything else.

Best of luck,

Jane

Debbie - I bought inexpensive, front closing, cotton Fruit of the Loom bras at Walmart. I think Danskin also makes something similar. Again, like the T-shirts you won't want them as a permanent part of your trousseau. There's not much support, but I agree - you won't want underwire.

I hate wearing bras! I haven't worn an underwire in years. I'm about a 38C so I totally get that you need to wear one. Maybe I'm 1/2 hippie? After having a post surgery seroma (which was probably from not wearing one!) I had to go to the high impact sports bras. That's pretty much all I wear now, and a cotton little one (no support but something) to bed. When I go bra less now I find my breasts (what's left of them) don't like it and they let me know! When I'm doing stuff and sweating I sometimes still put that cotton tank top on and zip the sports bra over. It looks ridiculous but it works for me. My late husband called it "my vest" Cotton will be your friend. Aquaphor will go on after your treatment and maybe once more per day if it fits into your schedule. Good luck!

Hello!

Your RO will give your their guidelines for creams and lotions. I found that mine were different than what I read on here…mine said Aquaphor right after treatment and at bedtime. Nothing on the skin for 4 hrs prior to treatment.

I bought these bras for after surgery, then bought a few more once I found out that I shouldn't wear underwire bras during treatment. Reason being, the underwire will rub at your skin and during radiation your skin will not regenerate the same, potentially leaving you with open wounds. No thank you!!

Women's Zip Front Sports Bra Wireless Post-Surgery Bra Active Yoga Sports Bras https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07ZLT9YZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_557HEPDPWZ5VKQN7E0ZR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, front hook cotton bras from Walmart. This kind of thing

https://www.fruit.com/fruit-of-the-loom/women/bras...

They aren't expensive, and they're reasonably comfortable. You might find that the bras you have are fine, at least at first. As your skin gets more damaged, you will probably appreciate something softer. But either way, the gooey Aquafor or other ointments or creams might ruin them, so don't wear your nicest ones!

macdebbie!

I have very heavy (droopy) breasts as well, what did you end up wearing during radiation that worked for you?

Or anyone else with large pendulous breasts out there who has advice! Currently I'm wearing: https://evelynbobbie.com/products/defy-bra or https://evelynbobbie.com/products/beyond-bra

The nurse said they were OK except they are not cotton and the area they hit under my arm and breast may rub the radiation areas. I'm a 38G so this will be tough.

Thanks!

Bree