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Victoria McGlone and DIEP Flap

My Journey to DIEP Flap

A guest post by Victoria McGlone One of the first things that crossed my mind as soon as I heard the dreaded four words “you have breast cancer” at the age of 37 was “I want a double mastectomy and I want these breasts removed from my body immediately.”  It’s interesting how different women in …

Woman thinking

Surgeon, See the Woman, Not Just the Patient

Breast cancer is more than a medical condition; it’s a life-altering journey that indelibly marks the body and the soul. As a breast cancer survivor who chose aesthetic flat closure (AFC), I’ve learned the profound importance of a surgeon’s understanding and empathy. I understand that surgeons are trained to dissect, diagnose, and even disconnect. Your …

Ellyn in a backless dress

Do We Need Breasts to Feel Feminine? 

While it’s true that many women associate their breasts with their womanhood and deeply value them as a part of their femininity, it’s also true that not all of us feel this way. Breast cancer clarified this for me, in a stark and surreal fashion. The disease, insidious and grand, stripped me of what society …

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