All she needs to do now is make them more affordable for those who cant. Treatment and medication is expensive and wtih health insurance today limiting what they pay for $198 can be a weeks worth of medication or a follow up appt.

There is a much larger...pardon the pun, untouched market, for post-mastectomy clothing. What about women over size 16? What about using fabrics suitable for those of us who want to be active and actually do some swimming? What about affordability? Sorry, but you have not reached thousands of women like me yet.

I have had only one breast removed, and these suits are still too low cut to conceal that concave look you have to the chest. Sorry, but these are not the suits most of us post mastectomy women are looking for. If you notice the models are still breasted women. it does NOT look the same as when you put the suit on a woman with no or only one breast.

This is a welcome and long overdue start, considering that 1 in 8 women are touched by breast cancer in this country. For some women who are not employed (in fact, some must give up their employment when diagnosed, particularly those at the lower end of the income scale) these swimsuits are completely beyond their reach. Women make up a significant number of the poor in the US. When such swimsuits are available even in the low-end stores, the cause of helping breast cancer survivors will have real depth of meaning. I am glad that Brett's line is bringing attention to the need; but really, the easiest solution would be for every swim-suit manufacturer to include prosthesis pockets or other small design modifications to every swimsuit. Just because a bra or a swimsuit has such an adaptation does not exclude women who have not had breast surgery from wearing it. Please, designers and manufacturers: consider the large numbers of women out there who would appreciate such awareness and accomodation from you, and to have sexy, gorgeous swimsuits that we, too, can wear without making the family eat soup and rice all week to afford!

I agree with both Tammy and Paula - I am size 16-18 and had one breast removed - scar is across the top and also concave - the price is also very prohibitive for just sunning -

I agree with Tammy these suits are a joke for most post mastectomy women. I too had one breast removed and most of the muscle in my chest removed even with a prosthetic breast I look caved in to the collar bone not forgetting about the scar that runs to the middle of my chest, so no low v necks for me.
Emma

I am a Three year survivor and had a bilateral mastectomy with immidiate reconstruction using inplants and cannot wear a bra and bathing suits are difficult. I have a large pool and spend much time at Lake Havasu and would love to try your swimsuit line. I have large breasts but they aren't like implants you get without cancer. The implants are put under the muscle and since the breast is gone it's shape is not uniformed. Thank you, I have had people tell me I should go see their plastic surgeon, you can have that fixed, I just say no thank you and not embarras them by saying I had Breast Cancer. They just think I had a bad boob job. I just laugh.

Impossible suits for many of us! We need MUCH higher necks, and coverage (for those who had gland removal) at the armpits. Years ago (I had one breast removed 40 years ago) I had a one shouldered suit that was wonderful; you could buy them for either side, depending on your 'side', and it didn't look like a mastectomy suit at all!

Agree with most comments earlier. Way too expensive and there is no way a woman without breast reconstruction could wear any of those suits. The lack of breast definition a mastectomy leaves (the concavity spolen of) makes the "looks" shown in the pictures an impossiblility, especially, heaven forbid, if you happen to bend down a little and don't stand upright all the time.
There are some great suits out there already,--but mostly found in specialty shops which cater to cancer. I have found several and the suits less than $100. If you happen to live in the Atlanta area, Northside Hospital has a great shop in the Women's Center.

as a 34 year old recently diagnosed with breast cancer and being told that I will get a mastectomy in a few months, I am thrilled anytime I learn of more options that will hopefullymake me feel more normal in the future. After I beat this cancer, I have a long life ahead of me to try to figure out how to still feel beautiful and considering I always liked my breasts before this cancer, it will be a hard adjustment. I hope to be reconstructed eventually but there's no guarantee of that. May God bless any person out there that is inspired to design post-mastectomy and other "going through chemo" products to help cancer patients feel are beautiful as they are.

I agree that each company should make a few styles that cater to those of us with and without reconsruction, and that an affordable price would be a bonus. I had reconstruction and have had luck with the miraclesuit, but had to buy a bigger size (14) to accommodate the added length required for being more 'perky' than the average size 12. Its similar to the black style pictured here, but is more of a wrap, keeping scars concealed. It took trying on a bazillion suits in different stores to find something. I had the same issue with bras but finally found something acceptable. Im hoping you can find something that works for you, too.

I am a 13 1/2 year survivor (diagnosed at 30), have worked as both an inpatient oncology nurse and as an oncology research nurse, as a volunteer with cancer support groups, and my mother, an aunt, and a cousin have all been diagnosed with breast cancer. Just from the description of the suits, they would have fit all of us. However, I can tell you my mother and aunt would never have spent that kind of money on a swimsuit. The creator of the suit may want to recheck her numbers before she designs her next line. These suits are not feasible for a significant group of breast cancer survivors. $198 a piece?? sizes 2-16?? Cancer knows no socioeconomic boundaries or size boundaries. I am also curious what "percentage" of annual sales is going toward breast cancer research--and to what research group.

I had reconstruction after a left mastectomy, and it is UGLY. (It did, however, fill in that concave look).I still have to add a prosthesis to my bra to have it match the other side.
What I would like to see is a nightie designed with a pocket for a light prosthesis, so my body looks prettier when I go to bed.

My thoughts and feelings are really different than some of those posted. As someone who has had a bilaterial mastectomy and is petite ( size 2), I have always had difficulty finding bathing suits that fit, pre and post cancer. I just purchased the red criss/cross suit, and it looks fabulous! It covers the places I want to be covered, the material feels great and I feel sexy! While the price might be a little higher than some other suits, it is well worth it to get a suit that fits, and to support a woman who has had the foresight, inspiration and strength to turn difficulties in her life to help others and call attention to the needs of breast cancer patients. I'd much rather buy a Veronica Brett suit and support this company than other designers.

Two piece swimsuits are the most beautiful swimsuits Sunbain has for splendid women whose curves are willing to be seen and delighted. Two Piece Swimsuits will always be an efficient tool to temp men.

Paula please check out the mastectomy swimwear at http://www.hakasurfwear.com they target woman size 12 and up http://hakasurfwear.com