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 wear something external. What are my options?
A. First of all, congratulations on making your decision. It’s a difficult time, trying to decide what you want to do about your altered body geography–if anything–after you’ve had a mastectomy. In the end, it’s a personal decision, and the only “should” that comes into the equation is...
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