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Yes, I agree that going flat makes it easier to detect recurrence and it’s just less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214204/

Discussion: What's local recurrence post mastectomy? Understanding terminology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

I recently (Nov 2022) had bilateral and chose to go flat. Now that I'm healed I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852785/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

No regrets. I went flat as well. Early 60's as well. Clothing is actually easier. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984700/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

I "went flat" after two mastectomies and that has worked for me. We are all different!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860278/

Discussion: Mastectomy instead of lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

Hello ladies I got reconstruction but many of my friends chose to stay flat . There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107254/

Discussion: Chose not to get breast reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2016

Im glad I had DM vs. single because of looks. U have 1 bump n 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1104790/

Discussion: Optional double mastectomy over single. What helped you to decide?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2024

I love being flat. My surgeries were easy and I don't have any problems with clothing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650432/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2021

I had bilateral and chose to go flat, I only have two issues from the surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026206/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

It would be better, I think, to see an oncology surgeon, not a plastic surgeon, if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770954/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2022

Thanks for bringing this up. I am in the beginning phases and actually wondering if I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016709/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Interestingly there is are a fair number of younger women choosing flat. In a couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654018/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

In 2004 I had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and have not regretted it for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650074/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2021

Had HER2 negative, estrogen and progesterone positive. Diagnosed in August at the ultrasound and later biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779498/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2022

There's a "go flat" movement in Australia. Women who've had double mastectomies who don't bother with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050815/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I read about it on the internet, like a chest wall reconstruction after the breasts are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025164/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Wow - I love what you say everyday. So uplifting and positive. Thank you for sharing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017047/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

thank you for commenting. I just think I am going flat. I really don't want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106933/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

I went flat from the start and am very happy with it. I don't wear any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016399/

Discussion: Feelings on going “flat”.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

I preferred having no breasts to having one, and like going flat. The second, non-cancer breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776805/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

I have not heard of that @jane2024. I did not have any chest reconstruction. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025209/

Discussion: Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

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