Tammy went into her double mastectomy and reconstruction having made a clear decision about part of her treatment. But then something happened and she had a conversation she can’t remember — and the decision she’d made didn’t go ahead.
Luan and Tammy talk about the impact of that experience, what it did to Tammy’s trust in her care, and what changed when she met a new plastic surgeon who welcomed her questions and concerns as part of making decisions about her care.
This episode is Part 2 of Tammy’s story. Listen to Part 1 — Doctor, Have I Done Something to Offend You? — first for the full story.
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