Carole Edrich explains why she felt she had to write this series about her experiences with breast reconstruction and the NHS and speculates as to whether or not the way she was treated was typical

Carole Edrich summarises ways in which women who are also unhappy with their post-cancer reconstructions can manage the system, thereby minimising some of the pain

Should gratitude to the NHS after her life was saved from breast cancer mean she should accept a lesser quality of life? Carole Edrich believes not.