Actress Olivia Munn is making waves again by showcasing her mastectomy scars in a new campaign for Kim Kardashian’s SKIMs brand. And good on her. Good on SKIMS for showing those scars. Let’s not diminish for one instant what she has been through. Munn, who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in April 2023 after …
Breast reconstruction
Comparing autism advocacy and the breast cancer experience
A guest blog by Christine Jenkins On May 27, 2022, I found out my breast cancer had returned. Learning to advocate for myself, after learning late in life I was autistic, has given me the strength, self-awareness, and tools to stand up for myself. When I was suddenly deposited back on the breast cancer treadmill, …
We’re Flat. Not Crazy.
I was fortunate on my journey to flat. I had a supportive surgeon. A supportive family and friends group who understood it was my decision and my body. But today, I am incensed after reading a post by a woman on Facebook, whose surgeon demanded she see a psychologist before the team would perform aesthetic …
My Journey to DIEP Flap
A guest post by Victoria McGlone One of the first things that crossed my mind as soon as I heard the dreaded four words “you have breast cancer” at the age of 37 was “I want a double mastectomy and I want these breasts removed from my body immediately.” It’s interesting how different women in …
Surgeon, See the Woman, Not Just the Patient
Breast cancer is more than a medical condition; it’s a life-altering journey that indelibly marks the body and the soul. As a breast cancer survivor who chose aesthetic flat closure (AFC), I’ve learned the profound importance of a surgeon’s understanding and empathy. I understand that surgeons are trained to dissect, diagnose, and even disconnect. Your …