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October 17, 2026
Breast cancer treatment can change how you look and how your clothes fit. After a mastectomy or lumpectomy, many people use special bras and breast forms; during chemotherapy, many use wigs, scarves or hats. These products can help you…
October 16, 2026
If you're having a mastectomy, you'll also need to decide whether to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what kind and when. It's a personal choice. Some people want to rebuild a breast shape; others choose to "go flat." Both are valid,…
October 15, 2026
For many people with early-stage breast cancer, one of the first big decisions is which surgery to have: a lumpectomy, which removes the cancer and a rim of normal tissue around it, or a mastectomy, which removes the whole breast. Some…