A woman with breast cancer. What picture do you conjure up in your head? If you are an advertiser or content creator that buys into the media depiction of breast cancer, she is probably depicted as weak, pale, harnessed to an IV pole and wearing a scarf on her head. She’ll definitely be wearing pink. …
Fashion
Flat Fashion and Icons I Admire
When I found out I would be having a mastectomy and made the decision to have an aesthetic flat closure (AFC), I surveyed my wardrobe with trepidation. How much would I still be able to wear post-surgery? What did flat fashion look like? I took to Google to investigate. Have to admit, I found the …
Embracing Those Chemo Curls: Ellyn’s Styling Recommendations
Most of us know that chemotherapy will leave you bald. This is because the drugs used to attack fast-growing cancer cells in your body don’t discern, and attack ALL fast-growing cells, including your hair roots. It’s what happens when that hair grows back that gets extra fascinating. When your hair begins sprout (usually about three …
Metamorphosis and breast cancer. Why I wear a butterfly pendant
Ever since my diagnosis, I’ve been drawn to symbols of resilience, strength, and transformation, finding comfort and inspiration in them while navigating my own journey through breast cancer. Among these symbols, it’s a small butterfly pendant – barely the size of my fingernail that carries the most profound meaning and resonates with my spirit. My …