Carole Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I am fairly new to this forum (so hope this question is ok, if not I am sorry), and I also only arrived in France March this year so am still finding my feet so to speak!Does anyone know if and where it is possible to get a new prosthesis in France. I had a mastectomy a couple of years ago. Is there a service for this with assistance in obtaining one or is it necessary to send to the UK and get a new one sent out?As I am over 60 and with a long term illness like cancer is it likely that I will get a 100% reimbursment for the drugs required as they can work out quite costly.Next most important question - when is summer going to start!!!! Thanks for any helpCarole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I'd recommend you speak with your médecin traitant. If he considers it appropriate, he will submit a recommendation to your CPAM who will then review your case and if you qualify under the 'affections de longue durée', then you will be awarded 100% cover. He should also be able to advise you about the availability and cost of a 'prothese'.PS: I am assuming you are now registered for healthcare here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hi Sunday DriverThanks for the info. Yes I am registered but am still waiting for my carte vitale and in the meantime I have to submit the forms.Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Good luck Carole. I think you should have no problem with finding the new prothesis.I am , like you, new to this forum, and I am french, so if I can help, I d be happy. Feel free to ask for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 The choice is fairly restricted in France and the cost may not be covered as fully as you would expect.I used to work for a mail-order company in the UK, specialising in post-mastectomy products.Their customer service is first-class and they deliver to France. Call them to ask for an English catalogue and also a French one, priced in Euros.Nicola JaneUK: 0800 018 2121from France: 02 33 88 18 12 (English speaking advisor)I don't work for them any more, but I order from them for a relative who has suffered from breast cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesbatees Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I have a prothesis.When I first went to get it fitted I was told that the ones you stick on are fully funded by CPAM but the ones that you put in a specially adapted bra are only 60% funded. I opted for a stick on one. I am entitled to a new one each year. So far my surgeon has written the ordonance for me but if I wasn't seeing him I would ask my medcin traitant instead. No matter what type you have you have to pay for the special bras yourself.Hope this is useful.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesbatees Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Oh, forget to say. All my drugs are fully reimbursed, thankfully. As you say, they are bloody expensive.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCanary Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Carole - I know nothing about the subject you have asked questions about, but having read yours and subsequent posts, I just wanted to give you my very best wishes for your new life in France. I hope all goes well for you!Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thank you all for your help, advice and good wishesCarole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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