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Hurley, my wife had a double mastectomy about 7 years ago. I'd be happy to

converse with you via email or other means. She was 37 years old and there was a lot of emotional trauma in addition to the physical side of the surgery.

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Posted: 12/07/2020 at 3:57PM

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My wife had doubles. -- Guy LeDouche 12/07/2020 4:37PM

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I'll check with her this evening. -- Guy LeDouche 12/08/2020 08:52AM

Hurley, my wife had a double mastectomy about 7 years ago. I'd be happy to -- herndon teach 12/07/2020 3:57PM

Hey Herndon, I would appreciate that. Can you shoot me an email? -- Hurley09 12/07/2020 5:18PM

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