In this powerful interview, we sit down with runway swimsuit model and flat closure breast cancer survivor Christine Handy to discuss her incredible journey of resilience, advocacy, and transformation. She opens up about overcoming the mental health challenges that came with her breast cancer diagnosis and life-threatening breast implant illness, and the changes she made in her environment—rooted in faith and family—to strengthen herself. As a true cancer disruptor, she shares how embracing her body after surgery became the cornerstone of her mission, inspiring survivors worldwide to reclaim their confidence. From a thriving print model before cancer to boldly returning to the runway as a swimsuit model post-flat closure surgery, Christine Handy has turned her personal journey into a global advocacy movement.
Now, she’s taking that advocacy even further with her upcoming film Hello Beautiful, a groundbreaking project that aims to change the way cancer stories are told—shifting the focus from sorrow to hope, joy, and happy endings. She dives into how this film, along with her work in fashion and media, is helping to reshape the narrative around survivorship. Whether you're a cancer patient searching for support during chemotherapy and hair loss, struggling with body image after a breast cancer diagnosis, or need an uplifting story of perseverance, this conversation is a must-watch. Tune in to hear how Christine Handy is breaking barriers and proving that beauty, strength, and survivorship go hand in hand.