You have every right to be angry Viv. Your outcome could have been so much different if someone at the beginning of your diagnosis could have spelt out all of your options from the very beginning. This should not be happening.
My friend is also angry and has since been to another breast oncologist who has confirmed that she was not given all of her options. It has affected her emotional well being greatly and it could have been avoided if one nurse or doctor through her journey had talked about known treatment options or the need for a second opinion with a breast oncologist that works with a plastic surgeon.
I can't change what happened to my friend but I'm hoping that I can now do something to ensure that women know their surgical options regarding treatment and reconstruction. The more stories I am given, the more evidence I have to show that this is not an isolated case.
