Tag Archives: mastectomy

Ms. Mastectomy Loves Monokinis — Swimsuits For Breast Cancer Survivors With One Breast

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Robyn Michele Levy

These  bold, sexy and intriguing swimsuits are perfect for Ms. Mastectomy and me! A group of Finnish fashion designers created this swimwear collection for  Monokini 2.0 project. According to their manifesto:  we want to incite a positive self-image of breast-operated women … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, breast cancer | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Portrait of an Artist and her Mastectomy Scar

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Last year, on a beautiful autumn day, Montreal photographer Phil Carpenter visited me at my home in Vancouver. We sat at the dining room table, and Phil showed me the exquisite mastectomy portraits of Canadian women featured in his new … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, books, breast cancer, Cancer, health, travel, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Yesterday on CBC’s The Current, Ms. Mastectomy Reveals What Many “Booby-Trap” Cancer Campaigns Don’t Show

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Yesterday, The Current delved into the divisive world of breast cancer awareness advertising. Some people are calling for an end to tongue-in-cheek ads that center on ‘saving boobies’ or ‘tatas’ because they obscure the faces and realities of people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, breast cancer, Cancer, health, sleep | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Meet Award-Winning Photographer Phil Carpenter at the Vancouver Book Launch of “Breast Stories” on Monday, October 29

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

  You’re invited to the  Vancouver Launch of Breast Stories: Cancer Survivors Speak Out Monday, October 29 at 6:30 PM 899 W 12th Avenue Vancouver General Hospital (Round Room) Come meet Phil Carpenter and have your book personally signed. Light refreshments … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, books, breast cancer, health, shopping, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Meet Award-Winning Photographer Phil Carpenter at the Montreal Book Launch of “Breast Stories” on Friday, October 19

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

 Exactly one year ago today, I welcomed artist/photographer Phil Carpenter into my home. We spent the morning talking about a special project he was working on. It involved traveling across Canada and taking semi-nude portraits of women who had survived … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, books, breast cancer, health, shopping, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ms. Mastectomy Mourns Her Missing Breast

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

 It’s hard to believe that you’ve been gone for four years. Missing you always and forever…

Posted in Art, breast cancer, health, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Flying Pig Heads to Western Masters Art Show & Quick Finish Auction Fundraiser for Parkinson’s in Great Falls, Montana

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Flying pigs may not be kosher, but they sure are cute. And they love buying original art. This pig popped up in my dream and flew all the way to Great Falls, Montana for the annual Western Masters Art Show … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, health, humor, Parkinson's disease, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Somewhere In The Rainbow

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

In my dreams Zoe reminds me to appreciate life’s beauty 1960-2010

Posted in Art, books, breast cancer, Uncategorized, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bald Barbie? The Debate Continues…

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Art imitates life. Some toy manufactures attempt the same thing.  Which raises the loaded question: Should Mattel crank out a Bald Barbie to support children dealing with hair loss due to illness or cancer treatment? Read blogger Nicole McLean’s article … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, books, breast cancer, health, humor, Parkinson's disease | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Today’s Pink Stroke of Genius: New York School of Burlesque Offers Free Classes to Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Robyn Michele Levy

Wanna get your sexy back? If you’re in The Big Apple, drop by Pink Light Burlesque and experience the joyous and body-loving fun so many burlesque students embrace! For free!

Posted in Art, breast cancer, humor, Uncategorized, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment