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Radio Ulster,22 Jul 2025,7 mins

Louise Butcher on breaking breast cancer stigma

Top Woman

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Topless runner, advocate, author of 'Going topless' & Guinness World Record Creator Louise Butcher chose not to have reconstructive surgery after a double mastectomy from breast cancer. Instead she has used her scars to challenge and provoke uncomfortable conversations around body image post cancer. She says the scars are proof of what saved her life. She is a remarkable Top Woman.

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