Survivor Stories
Claudia’s Story: Stay Firm With What You Want For Yourself
Claudia was diagnosed with two different types of breast cancer in both breasts at age 51 after her yearly mammogram. She knew she didn’t want reconstruction because she wanted to minimize surgery. She found the NPOAS website and used the resources there to advocate for her choice, finding an excellent surgeon who supported her choice and gave her a great surgical outcome.
Ruth’s Story: I Have Created a New Identity
Don’t be afraid to challenge expectations and attitudes. Societal attitudes are changing and with greater awareness, being flat is an option.
Katherine’s Story: I Refuse to Hide What I Have Endured
I refuse to hide what I have endured.
I stand whole and perfect with my scars.
To be honest and valiant. To proclaim the truth.
Natalie’s Story: Finding My Path Through Mastectomy and Reconstruction
Natalie experienced her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and shortly thereafter was diagnosed with a genetic predisposition to the […]
Samantha’s Story: She Wears Her Scars Like a Warrior
Samantha was only 31 with a young family when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She deliberated carefully and decided […]
Lori’s Story: I Chose AFC for Quality of Life
Lori leads an active lifestyle and chose to go flat ten years ago, before “aesthetic flat closure” was on the […]
Louise: My Surgeon Refused to Even See Me
When Louise asked her surgeon about revision, he refused to see her and did not refer her to plastics.
Julie – “It Isn’t Right, But It Is My Reality”
Editor: Julie H. Rose knew that she wanted to go flat from the moment she was diagnosed. And yet, her […]