More Women Opting to 'Go Flat' After Mastectomy

By Cara Murez
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Jan. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- When journalist Catherine Guthrie learned that she would need to have a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, she was shocked by what seemed like a cursory explanation from her surgeon about what would happen next.
       
That included removing both of her breasts, adding implants, and moving a muscle from her back to her chest to make the results look more natural. It didn't feel right to her. She went home, thought about it and decided to "go flat."
       
"I feel great about it. I love my body. I love the freedom I have in my body. I love that I have full mobility and strength in my body. I'm as flexible and strong now 10, 11 years later as I was then," said Guthrie, who already had back issues and had been concerned about how the surgery would impact that. "I absolutely have zero regrets."

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