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Amanda Returns Post Surgery: Here’s What She Wants You To Know

We Can Do Hard Things

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Navigating a Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Journey

The chapter details the speaker's emotional and practical experiences from receiving a breast cancer diagnosis over the phone while out of town to navigating surgery decision-making, including the choice between nipple-sparing and non-nipple-sparing mastectomies. It emphasizes the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions, having a supportive advocate, and being proactive in advocating for personal health needs. The speaker highlights the complexities of the initial stages of a medical diagnosis and the significance of emotional support and information retention during medical appointments.

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