Focus group- Mastectomy bras
 

Hi all,

As you mostly know I am knicker designer for a brand here and am currently working on a Mastectomy/breast cancer awareness project. I would like to run a small focus group in Dubai with women who have been through a mastectomy or double mastectomy, on their requirements, short and long term. All nationalities/ ages and bra sizes are welcome.

Participants would be given bras to wearer trial and give feedback on, as well as be involved with future product development. Whilst i can't pay individuals for their time I can pay for coffee and cake. All information would be treated with the strictest confidence.

If anyone is interested or knows someone who may be then please drop me a PM.

Thanks guys

Did you know in the Middle East 28% of deaths in women are due to breast cancer. 44% of women diagnosed with breast cancer will die, 26% will have to have a double mastectomy.

Western women in the middle east are 30% more likely to develop breast cancer here than in their home countries due to their lifestyles.

Re: Focus group- Mastectomy bras
 

get in touch with a group called Breast Friends :)

Re: Focus group- Mastectomy bras
 

thanks Bluecat- I knew you'd know someone!

Re: Focus group- Mastectomy bras
 

Breast cancer is too close to home for me ever to ignore........... let me know if you start doing fund-raising or similar. x

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Do you need people just to try stuff out or can folks from else where offer advice about needs/experiences? If the latter, perhaps give Sue a shout to tweet this or post in the Lounge?

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Yar Babes,

Bob is right,you will get a better response from the Lounge-better global sample too.

Re: Focus group- Mastectomy bras
 

thanks guys, but I need a group I can give physical samples to and get wearer trial feedback so needs to be in Dubai. but your comments are appreciated.

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Can the bras be mailed overseas for your focus group?

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This is a great call, lost my mum with breast cancer 20 years ago aged 43!

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kittycat - my last post didnt send, so apologies for terser version.

try (I know....) the EW forum.

also (as I have THAT gene....) my relatives have told me that the nerve pain can be hideous when wearing a bra, and they preferred oversized sports bras which were wide shoulder straps, and all elastic. although elastic wasn't that great either. adjustable fabric is best. my aunt who's a bit nifty with the sewing machine would buy an M&S non underwired bra, replace the shoulder straps with wider material, and use material from old cushions for the stuffing.

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For guys who lost relatives, get your daughters gene tested. It's better to know.