So, you’ve had a mastectomy, and you’re on the road to recovery. Physically, you’re feeling great. But cosmetically – well, that’s a different story.
Unless you’re very small-breasted, you can’t wear your old bras or swimsuits anymore; that one empty side doesn’t look right. So you have a decision to make: you can choose to go bra-less; wear your current bra, and stuff the empty side yourself; or get a breast form – which requires a new bra, one with a pocket to hold...
Q. I just found out I have to have a mastectomy. It sounds awful; I’m scared. Help!A. Being told you need a mastectomy is shocking,... Read more »
Despite the tag-teaming of breast surgeons and plastic surgeons, and despite the fact that there were no surgical complications, my... Read more »
As most of you know, I had my skin sparing mastectomy done this Monday. It was actually not as bad as I thought it would be. I got... Read more »
Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and after hearing about the various choices I have for reconstruction, I’ve decided to have an implant. Now... Read more »
You’re having a mastectomy, and you’ve decided on reconstruction – but what kind? This information on implant vs. body tissue... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Under certain circumstances, people with breast cancer have the opportunity to choose between total removal of a breast (mastectomy) and... Read more »
When I opted to proceed with reconstruction after my bilateral mastectomy, I was unprepared for the number of steps to complete the lengthy... Read more »
Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and although I’ve heard about reconstruction and implants, I just feel they’re not for me. I think I’d like to... Read more »
Q. What’s the best kind of reconstruction? A. The very best reconstruction is the one that makes you happy. And only you can decide that. Here are... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Mastectomy is the most common treatment for breast cancer today. As recently as 15 years ago, many doctors considered radical mastectomy the only... Read more »
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