Golfer's Mom and Wife Battle Breast Cancer -- What's Next?

According to reports, golf legend Phil Mickelson just learned that his mother Mary has breast cancer, not two months after his wife Amy was diagnosed with her own breast cancer. Amy Mickelson has already had surgery for the cancer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and Mary Mickelson will do so shortly.

Many RealSelf users have faced breast cancer in their own lives, and our doctors have provided plenty of thoughtful responses to their questions:

• Should I have breast reconstruction at the same time as a mastectomy?

• Are there advantages to having the reconstruction done at the same time?

• Can I have a tummy tuck at the same time I have a mastectomy and reconstruction?

• What size implants do I need after my mastectomy?

• Should I get implants or tissue fillers for post-mastectomy reconstruction?

Also see RealSelf's Breast Reconstruction before and after pictures:

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