Advocacy Collaborations
BII/Explant Webinar Wednesday Nov. 5th
Join NPOAS and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Program for Breast Cancer in Young Adults to hear from experts in breast implant removal (explant) and to learn more about emerging literature on breast implant illness, the history of breast implants as medical devices and their regulation, and explant surgery.
Groundbreaking New Short Film, “Life Models”
The NEW groundbreaking short film, “Life Models,” is now available for free online!
International Flat Manifesto
The International Flat Manifesto lays out a clear vision for the future of mastectomy patient care that respects the flat choice.
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 […]
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.
Red Flags for Flat Denial: What Does Pre-Operative Pushback Look Like?
This article helps you understand what pushback looks like, why it happens, and what to do if it happens to you or someone you love.
Action Alert! Access to DIEP Reconstruction at Risk
Women in the United States are about to lose access to DIEP flap breast reconstruction, thanks to a recent obscure insurance coding change.
NPOAS Welcomes New Board Member Mimi Frazier of Linkage Beauty Movement
Meet our newest Board member at Not Putting on a Shirt, Mimi Frazier of Linkage Beauty Movement LLC! Mimi has […]
NY Governor Signs AFC Bill Into Law
Breaking! NY Governor Kathy Hochul has just signed historic AFC legislation! AFC services are now required by law to be covered by insurance in the state of New York.
Stand Tall: AFC Campaign UPDATE!
The 2022 Stand Tall: AFC visibility campaign has been a smashing success so far this October! STAFC Teams have touched […]
NPOAS Partners with Peer Support Group “Fierce, FLAT, Forward”
NPOAS is excited to announce our new partnership with Fierce, FLAT, Forward (FFF), a Facebook peer support group for people […]
Where Will You Be FLAT Visible?
Why are some of the ladies taking their shirts off at Stand Tall AFC walks? 1. Because they can. 2. […]
Stand Tall with Us This October to Normalize AFC!
NPOAS has partnered with breakout flat visibility campaign Stand Tall AFC for its 2022 campaign… and beyond! Stand Tall AFC […]
“Flat & Happy” Book Launch (Video)
Virtual book launch of the new going flat guidebook “Flat & Happy” by Katrin van Dam. Featuring advisors Dr. Camelia […]
Book Launch for “Flat & Happy” This Thursday
Join us for a virtual book launch event this Thursday, June 9th at 8pm ET! >>Join Zoom Meeting<< Topic: Flat […]
Update on NPOAS Oncology Nursing Conference Exhibit
NPOAS represented FLAT the last week of April 2022 at the Oncology Nursing Society ‘s 2022 Congress! Huge thanks to lead volunteer […]
NEW! Guide Book for Going Flat, on Amazon!
Big news! A new comprehensive guide book on going flat, “Flat and Happy: Mastectomy and Flat Closure – A Personal, […]
New Resource – AFC for Men
Here’s a new resource for men facing breast cancer surgery! All about male mastectomy aesthetics at NotPuttingonaShirt.org/AFCMen #mengetbreastcancertoo #aestheticflatclosure #malebreastcancer […]
NPOAS at Oncology Nursing Society Conference
NPOAS is representing FLAT this week at the Oncology Nursing Society ‘s 2022 Congress! Huge thanks to lead volunteer Renee […]
NY Bill Co-Sponsors Sign On & RALLY!
Great news! NY Bill A8537 – Insurance Coverage for Aesthetic Flat Closure – now has SIX additional sponsors in the […]
Milestones in AFC Advocacy 2020-2021
Thanks to the tireless work of flat advocates and our supporters, and despite a global pandemic, we saw major progress […]
Fall 2021 AFC in the Media Roundup
May 05, 2021 “People have questioned me for not getting implants but the truth is none of us feel truly […]
Research is Making the Case for Aesthetic Flat Closure
Improving the standard of care for aesthetic flat closure must be based on evidence… evidence that we are now seeing come to fruition.
Breaking! Aesthetic Flat Closure Research Just Published in Annals of Surgical Oncology
Historic flat closure research published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology
German Flat Advocacy Podcast – AMSOB.de
AMSOB (Germany) new podcast about going flat and flat advocacy!
Going Flat, Self Acceptance & Body Image – Panel Discussion for Komen MBC Conference
Rebecca Pine (The Breast & The Sea) presents a panel discussion on going flat, self-acceptance & body image at the […]
“Aesthetic Flat Closure: Know Your Options” – SHARE Cancer Support Webinar
All about aesthetic flat closure – a webinar brought to you by SHARE Cancer Support! Panel includes Dr. Yara Robertson […]
DiepC Interview with Terri Coutee about Optimal Flat Closure
Breast reconstruction advocates and advocates for flat closure share the same goal: to ensure that women are fully informed of […]