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Breast Reconstructive Surgeon’s View on Aesthetic Flat Closure Surgery After Mastectomy
Facing Life After Mastectomy Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is understandably frightening and emotional. In that turmoil of processing such major health news, confronting mastectomy as the necessary treatment route can feel additionally distressing. You desperately want the cancer removed […]
Editorial in Annals of Surgical Oncology: “The Era of Flat Closure Mastectomy”
A fantastic new editorial on flat closure was just published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, authored by Dr. Jennifer Baker of UCLA.
New Flat Closure Study in Body Image Journal
A stellar new study on patients’ flat closure experiences by lead author Tracy Tyner has just been published in the prestigious journal Body Image!
Flat Memoir: “To Boob or Not to Boob”
NPOAS sat down with “To Boob or Not to Boob” author Liza Hernandez to learn more about her and her book.
New Study Looks at Trends in Going Flat After Mastectomy
A new study looks at trends in going flat after mastectomy from 2004-2019.
Conference Update #ASBRS23
A quick update on the 2023 American Society of Breast Surgeon’s conference!
Flat Memoir: “Last Cut”
NPOAS sat down with “Last Cut” author Sam Paige to learn more about her and her book.
Webinar on AFC – May 3rd
UPDATE! The recorded webinar is now available on YouTube here. On May 3rd, 2023 from 12-1 PM ET, join the Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults and Not Putting on a Shirt to learn more about the option of Going Flat After Mastectomy! In this […]
Flat Memoir: “Flat as a Pancake”
NPOAS sat down with “Flat as a Pancake: My Story of Breast Deconstruction, How I Lost My Boobs And Found Myself” author Lisa Konstadt to learn more about her and her memoir.
Flat Memoir: “Bye Bye Boobs”
NPOAS sat down with “Bye Bye Boobs” author Holly K. Thrasher to learn more about her and her memoir.
Flat Memoir: “FLAT”
NPOAS sat down with “FLAT” author Catherine Guthrie to learn more about her and her memoir.
Red Flags for Flat Denial: Higher BMI or Being Older
A significant proportion of patients going flat may also have higher BMIs or older age, putting them at increased risk for flat denial.