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Meet the Models: Sabrina Baloun

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | August 2, 2025

Before her own diagnosis, Sabrina spent her career as a Physician Assistant in oncology. She diagnosed cancer, discussed treatment options, and supported patients through the hardest moments of their lives.

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Meet the Models: Deborah Williams

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 30, 2025

Metastatic breast cancer has encourage me to live in the present and enjoy every day. I know how quickly this disease can turn and I’m grateful for the tribe I have in my life.

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Meet the Models: Rebecca Whitehead

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 28, 2025

I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed while living in Hawaii at age 30. My partner and I made the decision to move back to the east coast for my treatment to be closer to family and to have access to higher quality medical care and clinical trials. What makes this year special? In February I celebrated 5 years of remission!

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Meet the Models: Erin Erler

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 26, 2025

This year is the beginning, the year I am claiming myself back. I had reconstruction in January and it’s been a slow process for now but I’m finally getting back on my feet physically and starting to find myself again. She’s not the same woman, she’s definitely changed, but she’s better, braver, stronger, and most importantly thankful and grateful.

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Meet the Models: Missy Devlin

By Olivia Achtmeyer Boger | July 23, 2025

Breast cancer impacted me physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. I was 57 and was in very good health. I had started a new job less than a year before my diagnosis. It began when I started feeling tired, weak, and achy all over. I didn’t have any of the typical symptoms of breast cancer. I was told by my primary care physician that it appeared I had fibromyalgia. That diagnosis just didn’t sit well with me. I pushed to have more tests done and was also due for my annual mammogram. After the mammogram, the cancer diagnosis came quickly and I became part of a club that no one wants to be member of.

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