Using 3D printing in the design and manufacture of bespoke prostheses for people post-mastectomy

On average 3,363 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Ireland every year. It is the most commonly diagnosed invasive cancer in women (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer).
Most breast cancers are treated with a combination of several treatment options such as surgery, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy. 85% of patients have surgical treatment. The aim of this research is to use 3D printing to develop bespoke breast prostheses fitted to each person individually post-mastectomy.