Amoena Life Spring 2003

Report: All Abroad! Have fun in the sun with our guide to travelling after surgery

If the thought of holidays always used to cheer you up, but now leaves you wondering whether you can still look good in a swimsuit or if you will be able to get travel insurance, don’t worry – our report will soon have you walking on sunshine again. All it takes is a little forward planning and some expert advice.

Over to you: Readers tell their own stories, in their own words

My Childhood Secret: In 1948, at just 14 years of age, Mary was diagnosed with breast cancer.My Courageous Nanny: When 14-year-old Kylie had to write a real-life story for her school exam, she decided to write about how she felt when her grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer.

In Contact: Readers share their experiences

Reader letters from readers of our magazine. More letters are featured in our Readers' Forum.

Comment:

Readers share their points of view on how the media portrays breast cancer.

Mind and body: Beauty and the breast: Learning to love your body again

A diagnosis of breast cancer can really knock your self confidence. In the first of three articles that look at how breast surgery affects people emotionally, Christina Relf explores the complex issue of body image with the help of Amoena Life readers.

Product News: Made for you: Amoena's Made to Measure Service

Amoena's made-to-measure breast forms are only needed in a tiny minority of cases. But this little-known service can really change women's lives.n and Helen Frank share their advice on boosting your image.

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