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Feelings on going “flat”.
I recently had a mammogram that turned into a biopsy and I just got the results that my right breast has invasive lobular cancer in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 6, 2025
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Aesthetic Flat Closure For Obese Women Bilateral Mastectomy
I would like to hear from anyone who had a high BMI and chose Aesthetic Flat closure. My BMI mine is like 42-43. I am...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 1 11:42pm
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Flat & Proud Great Bilateral Mastectomy Video
I learned a lot and was inspired. I hope you are too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obav_UzivxA
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 5, 2025
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Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?
Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap? I am having a hard time deciding whether to go flat or have...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 23, 2025
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Unilateral aesthetic flat or reconstruct one side w/ autologous tissue
I am struggling with this choice - has anyone had a single side reconstructed w/ autologous flesh - is it a symmetrical outcome - or...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 26, 2024
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Bruising With Bilateral Mastectomy
I am having a BM with a aesthetic flat closure. Is bruising normal or to be expected? What causes it if it occurs and does...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 6 10:46am
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Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?
I will be having a single mastectomy in October. I plan on going flat. What will the recovery be like and how long does it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 21, 2025
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Options for Explanting: What did you choose to do?
Decided to explant my one silicone implant. Concern about possible future issues with a foreign object. Considering options of fat grafting or Goldilocks closure vs....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 4, 2023
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Breast reconstrution: Anyone also have a breast reduction?
So I see the plastic surgeon next week to hear what he has to say about surgery. I currently am almost a C cup and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2023
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Tightness and swelling under arm after double mastectomy
Hi I had double mastectomy and went flat 4 weeks ago. Everything is fine except that I still fell tightness under arms, which areas are...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 13, 2024