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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.
“When Boobs Go Bad” Article on Medium
“When Boobs Go Bad: A Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” is a fantastic article co-authored by Sara Nash of FLATworks Press & Christy Avila, founder of International FLAT Day and Fierce Flat Forward and NPOAS VP.
Book on Explanting – Now Available
Written by licensed social worker and psychotherapist Amanda Savage Brown, Busting Free gives you the evidence-based tools you need to make the decision that aligns with your values and priorities.
NCCN’s 2022 Guidelines for Patients Updated to Include “Flat Closure”
A Huge WIN for Patient Education! Groundbreaking News! Absolutely stellar news from flat advocates Robyn Towt (GPAC) and Andrea Citarelli […]
Melissa’s Story: Breasts Don’t Define Me
Melissa learned she was a BRCA carrier after losing her mother and sister to cancer in short order. She chose […]
Kristin’s Story: Is It Worth It?
At age 31, Kristin was told her only option after her mastectomy if she wanted to keep her self-esteem intact […]
BISA’s Petition for ICD-10 for Breast Implant Illness
Breast Implant Safety Alliance petition for an insurance code to protect women with breast implant illness
“In Search of True Informed Consent” (Wildfire Magazine)
NPOAS VP Christy Avila tells us more about her article “In Search of True Informed Consent” that was published in the most recent issue of Wildfire Magazine
New Explant Brochure
Women Going Flat Need Support to Advocate for Their Choice. Those who are facing explant post-mastectomy are particularly in need […]
Suzie – “Deflated” after explant
Suzie’s story of flat denial after breast implant removal – she was left with pockets of skin instead of a flat closure.
She asked to be flat- Shelly’s Survivor Story
Shelly tells her story of deciding to go flat after mastectomy and being denied a flat closure.