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Patient outcomes and experiences of going flat

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/going-flat
Full article: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-020-09448-9

Some patients with early-stage breast cancer or those considering risk-reducing surgery may choose mastectomy without reconstruction. This is often referred to as “going flat.” The results of this study suggest that surgeons play a significant role in supporting a patient’s decision to go flat. (3/23/2021)

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