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Prosthetic supply resources
Mastectomy Product Suppliers
Mastectomy products are often a vital component in a woman's recovery after breast cancer surgery. Immediately after mastectomy, a soft, temporary prostheses can be used. These may be obtained through your local Reach to Recovery volunteer or may be provided by your hospital. Ask your physician or nurse for details on what your hospital provides.
Permanent prostheses may be worn when your incision is completely healed with your physician's approval. This is usually 4-6 weeks after surgery. Have your physician give you a prescription for a "breast prosthesis". All the suppliers listed below provide breast prostheses and mastectomy bras. Most of these companies also carry a line of swim apparel and lymphedema compression garments.
ACS Mastectomy Supplies Bank of Catawba County ……828-326-2176
Provides free gently used and new breast prosthese and mastectomy bras for breast cancer patients and survivors.
American Home Patient of Maiden………………………………………828-428-9932
501 Island Ford Road
Maiden, N.C. 28650
Belle/Viewmont Healthcare……………………………………………….828-323-8941
2153 N. Center St.
Hickory, N.C. 28601
Boone Drug at Deerfield…………………………………………………..828-264-9336
345 Deerfield Rd.
Boone, N.C. 28607
Catawba County Breast Cancer Coalition………………………………828-326-2176
Through ACS, coordinator can assist women in finding prostheses and mastectomy bras.
Catawba Medical Supply…………………………………………………828-322-4507
815 Fairgrove Church Road
Conover, N.C. 28613
Across from Catawba Memorial Hospital
Chic Wig of Hickory…………..…………………………………………828-324-5375
Valley Hills Mall
1960 Hwy. 70 SE.
Hickory, N.C. 28602
Home Care Supply……………………………………………………….828-754-1655
458 NW Harper Avenue
Lenoir, N.C. 28645
Jodee breast forms, bras, fillers, mastectomy sleeves, undergarments in stock. Private fitting rooms. Swimsuits can be ordered.
Hudson Discount Drug…………………………………………………...828-728-3561
545 Main Street
Hudson, N.C. 28638
Piedmont Medical Supply………………………………………………..828-327-6970
752 4th St. SW
Hickory, N.C. 28602
Carries large variety of bras and prostheses. Swim suits available. Certified fitters.
Silhouettes………………………………………………..828-327-3344
1239 2nd St NE
Hickory, NC 28601
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