Resources

The following sites may prove useful.

  • http://www.alisonrostron.co.uk/
    Alison Rostron established her own massage clinic in 1985. She practices from a purpose-built treatment centre in Norwich and offers a comprehensive range of therapies including Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports Therapy, and  Remedial Massage. Since 1999 she has also specialised  in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, working particularly with cancer sufferers to improve the function of the lymphatic system.

  • http://www.elainesassoon.com/
    Elaine Sassoon's Cosmetic Surgery Website. Here you will find information on the treatments and procedures that she performs in Cosmetic, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery. Elaine Sassoon has her Private Practice in Norwich, Norfolk in the United Kingdom 
  • http://www.plasticsurgeryassociates.co.uk/consultants_richard.php

    Mr Richard Haywood is part of Plastic Surgery Associates, a Private Practice of 5 NHS trained Consultant Plastic Surgeons based at the Spire (formerly BUPA) Hospital in Norwich, Norfolk. Mr Haywood undertakes all aspects of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery but has a specialist interest in breast reconstruction using microsurgical techniques

  • http://www.bcpals.org.uk/
    BCPals forums meet a need rarely found on other Breast Cancer sites. They are private support forums where women with breast cancer, or at genetic risk, can share their knowledge and experience of how they cope with the disease through diagnosis, treatment and living with breast cancer.  In order to use this site you will need to register with them.

  • http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
    Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaign for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help.

  • http://www.optionsforbreastreconstruction.com/
    The aim of this site is to allow you to explore the options available for breast reconstruction including the reasons why we offer different types of reconstruction and which type is most suitable for which people. There is also a video animation of each type of reconstruction so that you know what the operation involves and what to expect after the operation.

  • www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Surgery/Breastreconstruction
    This section of their site is for women who have had,or are about to have,breast surgery as a result of breast cancer,and may be considering whether to have breast reconstruction. It aims to help you understand what breast reconstruction is and the possible benefits and problems you might expect from this type of surgery.

  • http://www.boudicawithin.com/
    Published in October 2007 this extraordinary book by renowned Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Elaine Sassoon with stunning photography by Andrea O'Hare.
  • http://www.bigartgallery.co.uk/
    Artworx is run by Michelle Payne, an award winning artsist (OCA) and lifecaster (member of The Association of Lifecasters International ALI).  She recently did a torso casting of the women featured in Elaine Sassoons book The Boudica Within.
  • http://www.camille.co.uk/
  • Check out this bra website...the suzy soft bra is perfect for post reconstruction patients and is only £12.  The Norwich shop is on the lower ground floor of Chapelfield shopping centre.
  • http://www.mynewhair.org/
  • My new hair is the pioneering new charity founded by and inspired by Trevor Sorbie MBE. We support a national network of independent salons and professionals who provide a wig styling service for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss. Importantly, each of these professionals have approached us personally. They pledge their commitment to responsible training and provide a caring and respectful service for their clients. We are the first UK charity to focus soley on providing education, training and support for those who suffer medical hair loss and requiring natural looking wigs.
  • http://www,counselling-directory.org.uk
  • Counselling Directory is a website that can connect you with professional counselling support.  It lists full profiles, areas of expertise, fees & background information on every counsellor in your area.  "We have seen and experienced first hand how important emotional support can be and launched the website after recognising the need for a service providing information and help for those in distress. The service provides everything we wish we'd had access to in our times of need. With this knowledge our service has become unique; we know exactly what it is that those in distress require from our site, and we also have the skills to run a highly successful website that is quickly gaining recognition."
  • www.lusciouslids.com
  • Luscious Lids is a women-owned business dedicated to providing stylish headwear for ladies experiencing hair loss. Casual or formal our styles are designed to combine comfort and elegance and the available in a vast range of colours and fabric.
  • www.insurepink.co.uk
  • Insure Pink is a company that offers insurance to breast cancer patients. We have heard that they are very competitive so if you would like to find out more please follow the link.
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