Eyes on the Prize

"You've got a great pair but they aren't worth dying over," are words that seemed to engage me into this article. Seldon who has been diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts had to make a decision that could possibly mean life or death in her future. It encaptures anyone who has had to deal with tough realities but most of all it made me wonder what if I was diagnosed with breast cancer. How would I handle it? What final decision would I make. Would I choose a Lumpectomy and chance having the cancer return? Would I choose a masectomy? What about women who have a past history of breast cancer or have lost a mother or grandmother and they make the decision to surgical remove their breasts before the diagnosis. The struggles must have been to much to handle. They didn't want their children to possibly face losing them? Seldon's story especially was touching throughout when her husband seemed to be such a support to her. He made it known to Seldon that he loved her breasts but her loved her much more. He made her know that she was what was important. I think alot of woman may struggle so deeply with this because the mere thought of losing a breast or breasts makes them feel like less of a woman. However it seems as if there are so many options for a woman that have had mastectomies, to feel like a "woman". Selden spoke about all types of prostheses for different size cups. I thought it was cool how she wore different sizes to different events. If I had that choice, I wouldn't wear anything when I jogged and if I had a hot date, I would wear a c cup. It would be nice to choose what you wanted to wear depending on the occasion. It's great also that they make them more natural and more comfortable also. It's great that Seldon after all things considered did not regret they decision she made to have a double masectomy. It is also great that her family supported her decision. I think she is brave and after reading her story, I feel better prepared to understand what options would be available to myself and/or a loved one.

Here is a link with info on Breast Prostheses:
http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeaftertreatment/tp/prosthese_ov.htm