So it has been a few weeks since my mastectomy and I'm starting to feel a little better. I have finally accepted seeing myself without my breast, its pretty weird at first. I actually felt like I didn't want to go anywhere until I get my reconstruction. I have to have 6 weeks of radiation and a wait of 6 months before I can have my reconstruction and that to me sounds like forever.
Even though it is not visible to others inside, I feel like everyone knows and they are going to be...
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... Read more »
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My name is Doug, and I am here to tell my wife Keri's breast cancer story, from start to finish. That is what Keri would have wanted -- to... Read more »
I was visiting with a casual friend recently, and at one point in our catch-up conversation I could see her start to become uncomfortable.... 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 »
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. How do I go about getting one that fits right? A. This is the perfect opportunity for a shopping trip with a good girlfriend. Bring something to... Read more »
Q. I’m having a mastectomy, and I don’t really want to just leave it at that. But I also don’t want to fuss around with something I’d have to... Read more »
Q. I’ve heard there are lots of different choices for reconstruction. Can you summarize the basics? A. Sure. They boil down to two main choices,... 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 »
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