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| 8/30/2011 | Hi and thanks for the site. Should my husband come with me to my pre-op. I will have a mastectomy plus tissue expander. He will be taking care of me. | ||
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| 8/30/2011 | Thank you for turning to the Johns Hopkins Breast Center with your questions. If able, and willing, it would be helpful to have your husband accompany you. Not only does it give you support, but you have an extra set of ears to listen to important education. In addition, it gives you both time as a couple to process through this unexpected journey of breast cancer, with each step you take together. You are lucky to have a loving husband willing and able to support and care for you. Hope this helps, and best wishes! | ||
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