October 13th is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is the only breast cancer that kills, and up to 1/3 of patients diagnosed with early stage disease will die of MBC. Hard truths. Women who choose flat get MBC also. Women with breast cancer don’t have time to waste, and often, womenContinue reading “October 13th is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day”
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Flat Closure is Reconstructive, NOT Cosmetic
“Reconstructive” vs “Cosmetic”Surgery In the world of plastic surgery, reconstructive procedures are usually covered by insurance while cosmetic procedures are usually not covered. The question is, does the procedure restore (reconstructive), or enhance (cosmetic)? Clearly, flat closure is reconstructive. It restores a smooth, breastless chest wall contour. Simply removing the breast tissue isn’t enough. WomenContinue reading “Flat Closure is Reconstructive, NOT Cosmetic”
International FLAT Day is October 7th!
“International FLAT Day” was created to celebrate going flat – to promote breast reconstruction awareness, to promote flat closure (breastless, chest wall reconstruction after mastectomy), to promote flat reconstruction as a valid choice, and to bring together the flat community in sisterhood! October is breast cancer awareness month, and the 7th is the “Day ofContinue reading “International FLAT Day is October 7th!”
FLAT Is Where It’s At Interviews Metro Surgical Associates
The FLAT Podcast Stephanie Astalos Jones, who shared her story with NPOAS last year, recently launched her project Flat Is Where It’s At – a podcast for and about flatties. Stephanie explains where her inspiration came from: None of us said, “Man, I wish someone would cut my boobs off.”, but since cancer came alongContinue reading “FLAT Is Where It’s At Interviews Metro Surgical Associates”
Now Online – Flat Friendly Surgeons Directory
Your new surgeon is just a click away. Great news for women going flat! Our 150+ strong, international Flat Friendly Surgeons Directory is now online, searchable and easy to use. Find a patient-recommended flat closure surgeon specializing in mastectomy, revision or explant near you. Show Your Support! Recommend a surgeon Our Directory surgeons are recommendedContinue reading “Now Online – Flat Friendly Surgeons Directory”