Breast Cancer Survivor's Decision Ignored By Doctor

This breast cancer survivor wanted a flat double mastectomy. During the operation, the doctor decided to go against her wishes.

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00:00He said, I'll leave a little extra in case you change your mind, the implication is that

00:14I don't know what I want.

00:16I'm pissed.

00:17I'm mad as hell.

00:30He agreed to make me flat in console and then they did switch me on the operating table

00:43as I was about to be invested for the surgery.

00:47The hospital claims that he had to do it to preserve my range of motion.

00:51I'm lifting my arm up completely.

00:53Look how loose this tissue is.

00:55Do I need a B-cup side boob to be able to lift my arm?

01:00No, no I do not.

01:02You're talking about a very vulnerable population here of cancer patients, you know?

01:30So that's why I'm out here.

01:31I'm trying to represent the interests of all these women who have had this happen to them.

01:52It's very disappointing.

01:53I have a long history of disregarding women's rights in this country and I'm not going to stand for it.

01:58The best we can do is share women's stories and make sure that patients are aware that this is a risk

02:05and that they can take steps to protect themselves.