Donna: Prioritizing Mental Health Through a Bilateral Mastectomy
After an invasive ductal carcinoma diagnosis, Donna learned that breast cancer surgery recovery can be as emotionally demanding as it is physical.
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When Donna was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, the anxiety set in. She worried about her family, her future, and all the things she suddenly realized she hadn’t prepared for.
She chose a bilateral mastectomy with implants, but quickly learned that surgery recovery was about far more than healing physically. Regaining mobility took daily work, while the emotional recovery proved even more challenging.
Her advice: Understand your treatment plan and protect your mental health. Find support early, because emotional recovery is part of recovery too.
This information made possible in part through the generous support of www.BreastCenter.com.
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