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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: Feb 21, 2024
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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 3:25pm
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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: 18 minutes ago
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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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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: Feb 26 12:02pm
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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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Explanting: Looking for any fat grafting experience.
Unilateral mastectomy Feb 2022. Silicone implant and generally very pleased with cosmetic result. Worried about implant related complications so decided to explant. Not looking for...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 9, 2024
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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
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Transitioning from sleeping in recliner to bed
Hi. I am 3 weeks post surgery for bilateral mastectomy and I have expanders. I will have expanders for almost 3 more months. I’m trying...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 14, 2024