Kathy Bates chose not to have breast reconstruction surgery after her double mastectomy in 2012. The actor said on a podcast that she didn't see a point in the surgery and enjoys "not having breasts." Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among ...

Kathy Bates explains why she enjoys ‘not having breasts’ after cancer - Oscar winner had a double mastectomy after her 2012 breast cancer diagnosis

In 2012 Kathy Bates underwent a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis and did not have reconstruction, and now the Matlock actress has revealed that it was the best decision she had made.

Kathy Bates explained her decision not to have reconstruction surgery after her 2012 breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy in an interview with Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Hollywood star Kathy Bates has opened up about her experience with cancer and the surgery she endured to help her defeat the disease. She has battled both breast and ovarian cancer.

Kathy Bates has revealed why she decided against reconstruction surgery after her breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy in 2012, saying, 'I enjoy not having breasts.'

Kathy Bates explains why she chose not to have reconstruction surgery after mastectomy and what she wears on 'Matlock' instead.