[Asfarastheeastisfromthewest...]

"You have no idea what it's like to almost lose your daughter and then to make the decision to have one of her breasts removed," she said. "Some people say 'It's just a breast.' They aren't an 18-year old girl. It's devastating for her and for the family."

And what did you say, dear mom, when your 18 year old daughter came to you and told you that she was going to do this? "What a great idea? It will look soooo nice when you show all your friends and neighbours your breasts?" Sheeeesh.

[CheneyChick]

I'm wondering if the mother even knew about it. Seems like the girl waited too long to get some medical attention - probably because she didn't want to tell her mom.

[ShadowDancer]

She's 18 years old. She didn't need to go to her mom and tell her she was doing this.

[ShadowDancer]

She's 18 years old. She didn't need to go to her mom and tell her she was doing this.