Managing The Emotional Impact Of A Mastectomy

Considering Reconstruction

Life after a mastectomy is a new chapter for a breast cancer survivor, and like all new things, there will be an adjustment period. It’s good to keep in mind most women feel satisfaction and relief knowing they have taken control of their cancer risk after surgery. Of course, however, there can be feelings of insecurity about one's physical appearance, One option for physical repair after a mastectomy is breast reconstruction. Such a decision is purely based on the individual preferences of the patient who underwent the mastectomy.

Breast reconstruction can involve reshaping both breasts to look a certain way, even if cancer did not affect both of them. It can help restore the look and feel of the breast after a mastectomy while also helping women feel more comfortable about how they look. Although it is possible a reconstructed breast may never match the look or feel of a natural breast, this area of plastic surgery continues to improve.

Continue reading to learn about how professionals can come into play in dealing with the emotional impact of a mastectomy.