Undergoing a mastectomy is a life-altering experience, and the decisions that follow are deeply personal. Whether you choose reconstruction or decide to go flat, it’s your body and your choice. Understanding your rights is also a critical part of this process. Understanding the Reconstruction Options For those who choose reconstruction, there are two main categories: The Choice to Go Flat: Equally Valid and Empowering It’s crucial to acknowledge that breast reconstruction isn’t the only…
Reconstruction
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Facing Mastectomy: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Mastectomy is an amputation. It’s the best way to explain it. No need to sugar coat it! It is an amputation, a removal of your breast, and just like any amputation it comes with side effects such as depression, shooting nerve pain, phantom pain, and…