10 fashion and beauty products that helped black women undergo breast cancer treatment

In Toronto, at the age of 35, Wilson started his fight against breast cancer. The disease resumed twice after his initial diagnosis. The licensed paralegal technician, certified life coach and motivational speaker first fought off ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive form of the disease, when her journey began in 2008: she underwent a double mastectomy spared of nipples followed by a difficult chest reconstruction. A few years later, in 2013, she was diagnosed with Paget's disease, a cancer that affects the nipple, and then she was struck by the news of DCIS's return. Despite his ongoing fight against the disease, Wilson has triumphed and is now free from cancer and breast reconstruction.

During his multiple rebuilding processes, Wilson had to use custom bras and swimwear that worked with the prosthetic breasts, finding great options with brands like Amoena and American Breast Care. With a wide range of options, these two brands offer all kinds of gorgeous bras and lingerie designed for women who have undergone a mastectomy or breast surgery. But while she was happy to find things that worked for her, she wanted the prostheses that were provided to her to be a little more diverse. "The prostheses appeared in skin tones and even had a nipple," says Wilson. "The pet peeve I've had is that I've never seen dentures with dark skin and skin tones." Unfortunately, exclusion is an all too common problem among black women of all walks of life.