Hello to all the strong women out there!
My name is Sara and I have been newly diagnosed early stage breast cancer. Yes I know i'm super lucky! Ive just turned 40 and a single mother of 2 teen boys. I've had partial mastectomy and now w...
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Sara it's absolutely not trivial. You have every right to feel as whole and restored as you wish to be. Sanity not vanity. Our breasts are a central part of our femininity. Some women are less concerned than others but no one chooses to get breast cancer. This is not elective.
Yes, you can have reconstructive surgery to correct imbalances as best they can. You'll need to see a specialist plastic surgeon; your breast surgeon should be able to refer you to one. They'll be able to tell you what they can do.
You might like to join the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group here. While you don't need a full recon, there's a lot of expertise in that group.
As to how I do it with four kids? I have no idea! But we muddle through. K xox
Yes, you can have reconstructive surgery to correct imbalances as best they can. You'll need to see a specialist plastic surgeon; your breast surgeon should be able to refer you to one. They'll be able to tell you what they can do.
You might like to join the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group here. While you don't need a full recon, there's a lot of expertise in that group.
As to how I do it with four kids? I have no idea! But we muddle through. K xox