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DiscussionCan someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?
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I think so.
I had a bilateral mastectomy in January. I had IDC-multiple tumors in one breast. I opted to have the other one removed. They said that I made a good call as I had cells that had the potential to turn to breast cancer in that breast. I have multiple prosthesis-silicone, foam, ones for swimming. I am glad that I had the bilateral and most days am fine. I don't wear them at home most of the time and don't on occasion when I go out. I had a breast implant on one side from not developing on one side, after surgery as a child. I had multiple throughout my life, one ruptured, one was recalled because it could cause lymphoma. I didn't want to have anything else to worry about.