In a Strange Twist of Fate, This 30-Year-Old Woman's Breast Implant Saved Her Life

Wrong Diagnosis

Kelly's family didn't have a history of breast cancer, so she didn't believe that she was at risk. As the lump continued to get bigger, Kelly continued to visit her doctor, but she was convinced that it was likely hormonal. Assured that the lump was nothing to worry about, Kelly took out a loan for the operation...

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The More You Know

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