Life After Breast Cancer: Ashley's Journey with Breast Implant Illness, Explant, and Healing

When Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer, she chose reconstruction, like many women. But after years of unexplained symptoms, she made the courageous decision to explant. In this episode, Jes and Den sit down with Ashley to talk about her experience with breast implant illness (BII), navigating explant surgery, and her healing journey after cancer. They also discuss self-advocacy, trusting your body, and the emotional and mental aspects of recovery, all while embracing a more holistic view of health. Ashley's story is one of empowerment, self-discovery, and the ongoing journey of healing—not just physically but emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. If you'd like learn more about Ashley's story you can find her on TikTok-https://www.tiktok.com/@ms.afj and Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/ms_afj. And if her story resonated with you, please share this episode with someone who may benefit from it, leave a review, and connect with us on our Support Circle at morethanadiagnosis.org. Your support helps us continue sharing important stories like this one. Breast Implant Illness resources and support:  Not Putting on a shirt https://notputtingonashirt.org/ Dr. Khan -signs and symptoms https://executiveplasticsurgeon.com/bii-signs-and-symptoms-checklist/. GPAC United https://www.gpacunited.org/ Support Groups:  FB-Breast Implant Illness Support by Keri https://www.facebook.com/groups/589777154882928/ FB- BII Support By Dr. Khan   https://www.facebook.com/groups/biisupportbyDrKhan/