About Breast Cancer: Breast Surgery And Body Image

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Breast cancer didn't just threaten my life - it challenged my self image. Although I have survived, I am not the same as I was before my diagnosis. But that's a good thing. The Victoria's Secret Catalog Never Stops Coming Jennie Nash had a mastectomy at age 35 and chose a type of breast reconstruction that required microsurgery. She was very happy with the results, so much so that she wrote a book about her experience. I really liked her well-written and practical book. My Body Image Is Ordinary My body is different now, and even though I will never win the Mrs. America contest, my family and our dogs think I'm the greatest! Ah, there's no substitute for love. How do you feel about your body now, if you've had reconstruction? Feel like a taking a Poll? Let me know what you think about the new you. Breast Reconstruction, Breast Prostheses or Go Natural? During treatment, I met a woman who had a double mastectomy while single handedly raising 3 young boys. She skipped reconstruction and still feels fashionable without breasts and bras. I've also met women who had reconstruction that gave them larger breasts than they had before cancer. Turns out that attitude and personal choice plays a huge role in the decision-making process. 5 Types of Breast Reconstruction Surgery It's amazing how plastic surgeons can shrink your hips and tummy - then move that skin and fat up to your breast area. But it's also pretty nice what implants can do, for those of us who don't have a lot of fat to go around. There's a choice for almost everybody. Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Dcis Breast Surgery Diep Surgery Breast Mastectomy Sgap Surgery Featured Articles Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Reader to Reader How Did You Choose Your Breast Reconstruction Method? How You Define a Breast Cancer Survivor? How did you decide between a mastectomy and a lumpectomy? Advertisement