How to Live a Quality Life without Breasts


My chances of developing breast cancer have dropped from 87 percent to under 5 percent. I can tell my children that they don't need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer…The decision to have a mastectomy was not easy. But it is one I am very happy that I made.... I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity. ~Angelina Jolie~

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