Discuss prostheses, swimsuits, bras, and other options for women not having reconstruction or waiting for reconstruction.
The main Breastcancer.org site features extensive information about Living Without Reconstruction including: Going Flat: Choosing No Reconstruction Podcast: Choosing to Live Breast Free, interview with Barbara Kriss Podcast: Talking to Your Doctor About Going Flat Prostheses (Breast Forms) Some popular Discussion Board…
I was just diagnosed with BC for the third time (20 years ago, 8 years ago, and now). Because I’ve had radiation twice, my treatment options are pretty limited. I am going to have a double mastectomy, and I’m considering going flat. I’d love to hear others’ experiences with going flat, including anyone who considered it…
No one tells you that your life really would be like.. no self confidence anymore. No more sexual desire. The mood changes wow
"The Ultimate Guide to Fashion for Women with a Single Mastectomy" Here is a fantastic article encouraging single-breasted women to embrace their new body and leverage it to create their own unique style. Anna Robinett, @closetladyflatfashion on Insta and double-mastectomy breast cancer warrior, offers advice on textures,…
I hosted a booth at our recent Making Strides walk boosting visibility for aesthetic flat closure. We had at least 6 flatties attending, five of us were openly flat, and three of us were showing our scars. I had a really interesting chat with some high school cheerleaders whose team had shown to perform and cheer for the…
Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a great week so far. I'm newly diagnosed with DCIS, and will be having a BMX with AFC in the coming weeks. The surgical team have advised that the hospital stay will be between 3-7 days (I live in Australia). I’d love to hear everyone’s recovery timelines! I'm prepping meals and my…
Hi all, I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2010 and had a partial mastectomy and radiation on my left breast. In 2014 I was again diagnosed with High grade DCIS in left breast. I had a double mastectomy including nipples and a Tramflap operation using the skin, fat and muscle from my stomach to create breasts. I absolutely hated…
I had surgery 1/14/26. I think my posture has changed or something because my ribs kind of flare out. I’m not sure if this happens to everyone- I think it is pretty common? Another change is I’ve had pretty radical mood swings and my period has been erratic since my surgery. Anyone else live through feeling crazy after…
I chose to go "flat" and have both breasts removed, but I blead to much and my cancer obliterated my left breast. She took four hours on just my left breast. Of course I was asleep but my family was very worried because it was taking so long. The surgery was my greatest fear besides death in this whole thing. I worries…
Exciting news to share! The STILL Anthology has dropped. It's a fashion photography project created by the incredible Lisa Taft Sylvester to help raise awareness of and to normalize aesthetic flat closure. I was invited to take part in the second volume that has just been published. It's a beautiful volume, and the stories…
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