Creating Bespoke Breast Prosthesis for Women Post-Mastectomy - Emma Jude Lyons

Year
2025
Organisation
University of Limerick
Tags
Breast Prosthesis
mastectomy
breast cancer
Post-Mastectomy Care
Bespoke Prosthesis
Lightweight Prosthesis
Silicone Prosthesis
Prosthetic Design
medical design
3D Scanning
Personalised Healthcare
Patient-Centred Design
Breast Symmetry
Cancer Care
women’s health
assistive technology
biomedical engineering
healthcare innovation
medical devices
prosthetics
Patient Feedback
Cancer Centres
Hospital Innovation
rehabilitation
Summary

This research develops bespoke, lightweight breast prostheses for women following mastectomy. Using scans of the residual breast and mastectomy site, the project aims to improve comfort, fit and symmetry compared with conventional silicone prostheses. The ultimate goal is an accessible process that hospitals and cancer centres can implement in-house.