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 been opening up about her double mastectomy following her breast cancer diagnosis 12 years ago and why she chose not to have reconstruction surgery.

"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 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.

In a candid conversation, Kathy Bates shares her reasons for forgoing breast reconstruction after a double mastectomy due to breast cancer. The acclaimed actress opens up about her experiences, personal choices,