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A Breast-Cancer-For-Beginners Story & Why Dense Breast Tissue Hid My Cancer

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Mastectomy and Recovery

Mastectomy Bra Shopping After Breast Cancer

By Heather | Totally Tatas

Post-Mastectomy Bra Shopping | Totally Tatas #breastcancer #mastectomy #bra

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Mastectomy Surgery and Recovery: What it is really like

By Heather | Totally Tatas

My Mastectomy Surgery & Recovery: What it is really like

On February 20, 2018 I had a double mastectomy to treat  invasive lobular breast cancer. My surgery involved immediate reconstruction, so it was an involved procedure. I spent one night in the hospital. Right now, I am almost 4 weeks out from surgery & I'm doing SO well! This is a BIG week … [Read more...] about Mastectomy Surgery and Recovery: What it is really like

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My Bi-Lateral Mastectomy Date is Scheduled!

By Heather | Totally Tatas

The date is set. February 20, 2018 is the big day! Because my cancer is slow growing, there was not an immediate need to extract a tumor when I was diagnosed, which happens in most breast cancers. Here's why: I don't have a neat, tidy lump. I have lobular breast cancer, which affect only … [Read more...] about My Bi-Lateral Mastectomy Date is Scheduled!

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