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Sylvia
 Left modified radical mastectomy with saline implant
Age 51 at diagnosis (1996)
Age 52 in photo (1997)
I had a needle-directed biopsy followed by a mastectomy. An expander was inserted at the time of surgery. I had an implant, plus the construction of a nipple and areola, at the time of my second surgery six months later when the expander was removed. After reading Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book, I was confident about my decision and certain of my choice of treatment. At first I sometimes avoided looking in the mirror; but, as the expander was filled, I was really pleased with the results. If I had to do it over again I would do it the same way. I would definitely recommend this type of plastic surgery for others.
Partner's observations:
Before the surgery I was worried, but confident that the surgery would be successful; I was relieved and thankful that everything went well.
Sylvia: Left modified radical mastectomy with saline implant
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This breast cancer survivor is one of 30 women included in the book Show Me: A Photo Collection of Breast Cancer Survivors' Lumpectomies, Mastectomies, Breast Reconstructions and Thoughts on Body Image. For more information on the Show Me book, click here.
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