Hi, Leo -

Before I had my surgery, the first thing on my list was getting implants; after my surgery, it was the last thing on my list. I forgot that being alive trumps how I looked. Of course, when I got the diagnosis, my thinking got turned upside-down, no matter how logical I thought I was.

I'm one of the fortunate ones, as my cancer also was caught early, and my surgery was not too involved. I have no external deformity, but my journey through cancer has helped me prioritize what is really important. I don't have enough bone for implants, but I haven't had reconstructive surgery, nor do I plan to have it. My son's friend had OC 7 years ago. He's a public speaker, & his thoughts, prior to surgery, were on reconstructive surgery. He says he's doing fine. My daughter-in-law's friend had OC 12 years ago, just before she got her PHd. She had reconstructive surgery because her surgery was more extensive. We are all comfortable with our decisions.

You have a great attidtude that will help you deal with whatever comes your your way.

Good luck, and congratulations, again!

Marlene