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For women, breast cancer remains a common and dreaded experience; it is normal for a diagnosis of breast cancer to evoke grief, anger, and intense fear. The options of breast conservation and reconstruction give women a new sense of control over their treatment and are quite successful in helping women feel comfortable with their bodies again.
