Skip to Content
Connect
Sign In
Join
Home
Support Groups
Blogs & Podcasts
Events
Members
Help Center
Support Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group
Public Support Group
Follow for updates
Copy link to clipboard
Discussions
Members
More
×
Select a Tab
Members
Search discussions
Start a new discussion
plus
422 total results
All
Discussions (19)
Comments (403)
Comment
I love being flat. My surgeries were easy and I don't have any problems with clothing....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650432/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 2, 2021
Comment
It would be better, I think, to see an oncology surgeon, not a plastic surgeon, if...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770954/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Bilateral Mastectomy without Reconstruction Recovery Timeline
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 8, 2022
Comment
Interestingly there is are a fair number of younger women choosing flat. In a couple of...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654018/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Nov 14, 2021
Comment
In 2004 I had a bilateral mastectomy with no reconstruction and have not regretted it for...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650074/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Oct 31, 2021
Comment
Thanks for bringing this up. I am in the beginning phases and actually wondering if I...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016709/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Feelings on going “flat”.
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 16, 2024
Comment
I have not heard of that @jane2024. I did not have any chest reconstruction. I am...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025209/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 29, 2024
Comment
Had HER2 negative, estrogen and progesterone positive. Diagnosed in August at the ultrasound and later biopsy....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779498/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Dec 1, 2022
Comment
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/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Apr 14, 2024
Comment
I read about it on the internet, like a chest wall reconstruction after the breasts are...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025164/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Double mastectomy: Anyone have major side effects and/or regrets?
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 29, 2024
Comment
I went flat from the start and am very happy with it. I don't wear any...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016399/
Copy link to clipboard
Discussion:
Feelings on going “flat”.
Support Group:
Breast Cancer
Posted: Feb 15, 2024
First
Previous
...
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
...
Next
Last
×
Start a discussion
Please
sign in
or
register
to start a discussion.
Connect
Join Mayo Clinic Connect
Connect with thousands of patients and caregivers for support and answers.
Hosted and moderated by Mayo Clinic.
Safe and secure.
Connect
Public Support Group 
Connect