Cancer Truth Note: #250

by | Aug 9, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note

Belated celebration of International Flat Day! Choosing to go flat after mastectomy surgery is a good and valid option. The more we talk about it the more we normalize it. 

Reconstruction is a big topic among breast cancer survivors. I was fortunate, I opted for implants and I have not had any problems. They will however, have to be replaced or removed altogether at some point in the future. When that time comes, going flat will definitely be part of the discussion.

Watching all of the posts this week and seeing all of those smiling faces and conversations happening is great to see.

The more we have these conversations the more normal these conversations and choices become.

What other topics do we need more conversations about as cancer survivors?

Continue the conversation in the facebook group Surviving is JUST the Beginning or follow me on Instagram.

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