Health Care Medical Helps Patients with Breast Cancer

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be very emotional. There is no right or wrong way to deal with your feelings, however, one of the best ways to cope along your healing journey is to find health care partners that help you stay positive and reassured during treatment.

Health Care Medical has a wide array of offerings to support those in need of breast cancer prosthesis and mastectomy garments including post-surgical garments, prosthetic bras, external prosthetics and lymphedema and compression garments. Because of our resources, we can also help patients file insurance claims for these items, which is not common practice at all durable medical equipment providers. We also have a certified breast mastectomy fitter onsite to guide you through the fitting process and anticipate your needs for future equipment as needed.

Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Each year in the United States, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,400 in men. Treatment depends on the stage and type of cancer and durable medical equipment needs will vary depending on the patient and treatment options prescribed.

There are many types of post-mastectomy and lumpectomy prostheses, also called breast forms. Our certified breast mastectomy fitter will work closely with you during the process of choosing the right options to ensure you are fitted and cared for appropriately. During mastectomy and lumpectomy procedures, breast tissue is removed, so the amount of tissue taken will help dictate which type of prosthesis is required. Prosthesis can be worn against the skin, inside the pocket of a mastectomy bra, or attached to the chest wall. Prosthetic devices are designed to look feminine while ensuring comfort. Do not hesitate to ask our certified breast mastectomy fitter any questions you may have.

Additional support products for lymphedema and compression may be needed due to side effects from treatment. We offer high quality versions of these products that are not found in stores and will work better to alleviate swelling and other symptoms.

Products for patients with breast cancer have made tremendous strides through the years. The selection we offer, and services provided through our certified mastectomy fitter, create a highly positive and compassionate experience for patients with breast cancer.

Trusted for two decades by patients, hospital systems and healthcare institutions statewide, Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties is Mississippi’s leading and most comprehensive provider of infusion services, nutritional and immunity IV therapy, and durable medical equipment for adults and children.