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Breast Cancer Survivor Finally Set for Reconstruction Surgery

1/31/2025

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After nearly eight long years since her mastectomy, Gail Agar, a resilient breast cancer survivor from Aberdeenshire, is set to undergo breast reconstruction surgery this February. NHS Grampian has recognized the substantial delays caused by rising demand and the pandemic. While Agar feels a mix of emotions, she ultimately hopes this surgery will bring her the closure she has been yearning for.

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After nearly eight long years since her mastectomy, Gail Agar, a resilient breast cancer survivor from Aberdeenshire, is set to undergo breast reconstruction surgery this February. NHS Grampian has recognized the substantial delays caused by rising demand and the pandemic. While Agar feels a mix of emotions, she ultimately hopes this surgery will bring her the closure she has been yearning for.