A guest blog by Hannah Sullivan I chose aesthetic flat closure after my mastectomy. Through the lens of the camera, I have explored my and other women’s decisions to remain flat. I don’t grieve the loss of my breasts. I don’t grieve the biopsies, lumpectomies, mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, follow-up appointments, or anxiety while waiting for …
Breast Cancer Surgery
Olivia Munn’s SKIMS ad is brave. But is it truly representative of the breast cancer reality?
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 cancer and lymphedema
I had never even heard of the word lymphedema before I found myself on my breast cancer journey. Now, because I’ve had lymph nodes removed and radiation to my left armpit (because two of those nodes had cancer in them), I’m at risk for this condition and will be for the rest of my life. …
KickIt’s Post-Surgery PJ’s are the Cat’s Pajamas
When someone asks me what gift to send to someone who has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, I always suggest a nice pair of pajamas. For me they tick all the boxes for compassionate gift giving — self care, comfort and practicality. And if you are searching for the perfect pair, I have to recommend …
Why I Chose a Double Mastectomy and Why Research Can Work Against Us
One breast or two? New research coming out of Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, challenges the perceived benefits of a double mastectomy for patients with unilateral breast cancer. The research, published in JAMA Oncology, followed 108,084 breast cancer patients over 20 years. It found that while bilateral mastectomy significantly reduces the risk …