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On The Cover
from Ariana #02
by Ariana Life
ON THE COVER
Cover Photographer Yankov Wong | Photo Retoucher Victoria Chan | Stylist Ginno Alducente | Stylist Assistant Loren Chan | Make Up Artist Felix Woo | Hair Stylist Charlie Luciano
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Yan Fu
After being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2017, Yan Fu underwent a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy. In the beginning, the 44-year-old media buyer worried about everything, including her appearance: “Will I lose all my hair? Will I become too thin? Will I look ugly?”
During chemotherapy, Yan's hair fell out just as she feared. But the change spurred her to take control.She shaved her head, surprising herself:
“If I didn’t have cancer and hadn’t gone through this – I never would have known what my bald head looked like, and it looks beautiful.”
Yan's strength, positive attitude, and perspective would carry her through her next challenge. Just three months later, the cancer returned. This time, Yan’s doctor suggested a full mastectomy to minimise the risk of another reoccurrence.
Today, Yan proudly reveals her mastectomy scar – a symbol of her journey and newfound identity – on the cover of Ariana, something she never imagined doing two years ago. But, then again, today she is a different person. Yan is a survivor, a fighter, and an inspiration.
“Cancer is not necessarily a nightmare,” says Yan. “In fact, it has made me a stronger and happier person.”
ARIANA 2019
