Thursday, February 16, 2012
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How to Survive Breast Reconstruction

 

I learned many valuable lessons from this first experience with cancer. 

  • Educate yourself.
  • Prior to your appointment, prepare a list of questions and don't be afraid to ask them.
  • Get your family or friends involved.  It's important to have support.  You may think you can handle this alone, but having someone there will help you tremendously.
  • Don't be afraid to self-advocate.  You don't always have to do whatever the doctor tells you to do.
  • Never rush into anything.  The decisions you make will affect your life forever.  Take the time to make sure you are doing what is right for you. 
  • Get more than one opinion if you're unsure.
6/ 4/09 7:32pm

Angi, this is great advice and not just for people considering reconstruction.  It's true for most medical situations.  Of course, sometimes people have an appendix about to burst or a heart emergency, but most of the time, it pays to gather all of the information before deciding what to do.

Anonymous
Cathy
7/16/09 5:11pm

I hope that i will be that brave as this lady is an insparation to us all. best wishes cathy &family                                                              

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