After a recent car accident, airbags struck my sternum and potential rib fractures were initially dismissed because I appeared composed; breast cancer survivors often develop extremely high pain tolerance from surgeries and treatment, making it difficult to gauge injury, and that strength can become a hidden risk when real damage is overlooked.

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