What are the most common breast cancer myths or misconceptions that you've encountered since your own diagnosis?

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Member Carenity • Community manager
Posted on 5/21/19 4:16 AM

Hello everyone,

What are the most common breast cancer myths or misconceptions that you've encountered since your own diagnosis? Is there anything you were surprised to learn?

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What are the most common breast cancer myths or misconceptions that you've encountered since your own diagnosis? https://www.carenity.us/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/what-are-the-most-common-breast-cancer-myths-or-misconceptions-that-youve-encountered-since-your-own-diagnosis-1013

Member Carenity
Posted on 5/22/19 1:00 AM

I think one of the misunderstandings is with breast reconstruction, self-confidence will not be affected and success is almost guaranteed. Also that you would be OK with the results compared to natural breasts... not much communication or psychological support is given.

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