Community & Business
14 August, 2025
Service helps women with breast cancer
AN Atherton business is changing the lives of women who have undergone breast cancer surgery, one fitting at a time.
All Woman, a lingerie store in Atherton, has teamed up with a Cairns cancer charity to provide a specialist service helping women regain their confidence after breast cancer.
All Woman manager Jo Hohnberg visits the COUCH (Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health) Wellness Centre every fortnight to provide professional fittings for breast prosthetics and post-mastectomy bras.
She is the only provider of this unique service north of Townsville and has clients travelling from as far as the Whitsundays to see her.
“Women often arrive hunched and self-conscious,” Ms Hohnberg said.
“There are tears in nearly every session. It’s about more than just appearance, it’s about helping women feel like themselves again.
“After their fitting, they stand tall again. One client told me, ‘I can’t believe it - I look the same’.”
The prosthetics, made by German manufacturer Amoena, are designed to restore balance, reduce postural strain, and offer psychological comfort.
Ms Hohnberg also said that many women didn’t realise eligible clients were able to claim $400 per prosthetic every two years through Medicare.
Fittings are strictly by appointment and guided by information collected beforehand to ensure the right options are available on the day. To book, contact All Woman on 4091 3839.
