'Flat Denial' Can Leave Breast Cancer Patients With Lasting Scars - Medscape

Of women who chose to undergo an aesthetic flat closure following a mastectomy, more than 1 in 5 may experience flat denial, new research suggests.

Six years ago, Kim Bowles had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Instead of opting for reconstruction, she decided to go "flat." At 35, she had already breast-fed b… [+10882 chars]

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