The seamstress and mum-of-two returned from a holiday to Cumbria in 2018 and found a lump in her left breast. She rushed to see a doctor but was dismissed due to her young age.
Thankfully, Kimberley pushed to have a biopsy, ultrasound, and mammogram. The results showed that she had grade three invasive ducal carcinoma breast cancer and would need urgent treatment.
Kimberley underwent seven rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, finally having a mastectomy in March 2019.
The removal of her breast knocked Kimberley’s confidence at first and she struggled to accept her new body.
But posing for a photoshoot that encouraged her to embrace her sex appeal changed everything.
In a series of photos taken by Lauren Baker, Kimberley showed off her scars and learned to accept and love her body again.
‘The photoshoot made me feel beautiful, in a simple answer,’ Kimberley said.
‘Just because I’ve had body parts removed and hair fallen out etc doesn’t mean I am ugly to society. I still rock a bald head and one b.o.o.b.
‘I felt amazing and so very proud of myself as I knew in some way I would be helping others whether it’s to put a smile on their faces or to help someone else through their journey and be happy with their body.’
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