It Helps to Brush up on Your ABCs Periodically

A rudimentary knowledge of the alphabet is one of the first things a school aged child learns, but sometimes, adults need a refresher course, especially when choosing a prosthesis.

BY Bonnie Annis

PUBLISHED May 28, 2018

Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.

Two years ago, I found myself standing in the middle of a boutique surrounded by bras in all shapes and sizes. As I turned to take in the entire scope of these undergarments, I became a little overwhelmed. There were so many colors, sizes and styles. My shopping excursion that day wasn’t a pleasure trip, it was a necessity. I was there to pick out my allotted quantity of mastectomy bras and order a pair of new prostheses. As insurance would have it, my time to shop has once again come and next week, I’ll experience a kind of breast cancer déjà vu.

The calendar in my phone reminds me when it’s time to contact the oncologist for new prescriptions. Did you know it’s necessary to have a prescription for bras and fake boobs? It’s true! It’s my responsibility to call and request these prescriptions every other year. Without them, I’d be forced to pay full-price for items cancer has caused me to need. Thankfully, with good insurance, I only pay 20 percent after meeting my deductible but even then, the prices for specialized products like these are quite expensive.

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