Breast Cancer.

Posted by holy_smokes (533 days ago)

Hi,
My Mom had one breast removed. I need help in finding out where I can get silicon/ gel replacement for my Mom. We are at HK. Any info & advise will help. Thanks.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Claire (533 days ago)

Are you seeking breast reconstruction?

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Arline (525 days ago)

You can contact Dr Kenneth Hui, bank of America Tower tel 2523 7690.
Not cheep but very good plastic surgeon.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by holy_smokes (524 days ago)

Thanks for your replies.
No, I am not talking about plastic surgery/ reconstruction.
More like...the padding to put in the bra or bras with one cup padded to replace the breast removed. there are palces in China where they do fittings & gel pads for the breast size, but in HK I cannot find a place where that is done.
Hope to get some info on where they do that in HK. Thanks

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Arline (523 days ago)

Yes but the plastic surgeon can order the size, the model you need.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by yankeesabroad (519 days ago)

Your surgeon or oncologist should also have this information.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by spare_rib_hk (519 days ago)

My Mum did not have her treatment in HK...but maybe we need to check with her hospital for more info on it.
However, I was just wondering if in HK there are places where fitting for these special cases are done.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Peggie Wong (290 days ago)

Try contacting CancerLink in Central and they will give you information on what to do. I think what your mother needs is called prosthesis. It is a kind of jelly-like substance one put inside a pocket in the bra. Most hospitals sell them but do call CancerLink at 36673000 - they can help!

Sorry for this late reply to your question but I just came across this service from AsiaExpat tonight.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by leeatyhk (284 days ago)

I agree with Peggie, CancerLink will have the information for various suppliers for these breast gel-like substance to be put within the bra so that it would look normal from the outside. I would find out some information for you on Tuesday after holiday.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by holy_smokes (282 days ago)

Thanks Peggie Wong & leeatyhk..that is exactly what I am looking for. look forward to hearing from you again. in the meantime I will also call cancerlink to find out if they have it.
Thanks again!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Peggie Wong (282 days ago)

You are welcome! If there's more questions, do not hesitate to ask. Your mother is fortunate to have a daughter like you who cares so much. Support is also a very important factor for people having cancer. Tell her to go to support groups in CancerLink.

Warmest regards!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by holy_smokes (277 days ago)

Thanks again Peggie Wong. I too am blessed to have my Mom!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Peggie Wong (216 days ago)

holy-smokes

How is your mother doing? Forgot to tell you to advise her not to carry heavy stuff on the arm she got operated on as it may caused it to get swollen. There is a name for this - lymphoedema - some people get it right after the operation whereas some may get it a few years or even 20 years later. Must take care of that particular arm very carefully - no injection, insect bites, cut, sun-burn etc.etc. and do some mild exercises. Cancerlink teaches these things.

(I am based in Hong Kong)