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The Ultimate Guide to Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you face a series of life-altering decisions. One of the most personal is whether—or how—to approach reconstruction after a mastectomy. Reconstruction isn’t about “fixing” anything. It’s about choosing what healing looks like for you. At AskEllyn.ai, we believe knowledge is power. This comprehensive guide walks you through the different …

Christine Handy

Flat Is Beautiful: Christine Handy’s “Hello Beautiful” Shines a Light on Strength, Identity, and Choosing Aesthetic Flat Closure

Christine Handy has never been one to follow the rules. After surviving breast cancer and an explant due to breast implant illness, she is choosing to live flat—eschewing further attempts at breast mound reconstruction. Christine didn’t just reclaim her body. She redefined beauty on her terms. As the first flat woman to model for Victoria’s …

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Lisa Sylvester: Redefining Beauty and Empowerment Through “Still – Stories + Images of those who have gone flat after mastectomy”

Breast cancer is a journey that transforms lives in ways both expected and unexpected. For many, and most certainly for me, the battle doesn’t end with treatment—it extends into the deeply personal decision of how to move forward after a mastectomy. Lisa Sylvester, a breast cancer previvor and proud “flattie,” is amplifying the voices of …