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

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 is giving her reasoning for not getting reconstruction surgery after her second cancer battle. During a Tuesday, November 12, appearance on the "MeSsy" podcast with Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler,

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.

Kathy Bates is opening up about her "strange" enjoyment of "not having breasts" after two battles with cancer. The "Matlock" reboot star opened up to "MeSsy" podcast hosts Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Tuesday about her health journey and undergoing a double mastectomy over a decade ago.

Kathy Bates has spoken about the positives of having a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. The Oscar-winning actor, who is starring in a reboot of the legal drama Matlock, had the procedure after she was diagnosed in 2012.

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.

In a recent podcast interview, the 'Titanic' actor said even amid concerns, she decided against undergoing a breast reconstruction procedure after her double mastectomy surgery in 2012.

"This is really weird, maybe, but I had really heavy breasts. They were like 10 pounds when they removed them," Kathy Bates said on a podcast.

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.