In compelling episode 38 of Everything Cancer, we meet Kiana—Kiki—Wooten, a breast cancer survivor who went from stoic and shy to modeling as a vibrant flat-chested breast cancer survivor.

Diagnosed at just 34 years old, Kiki’s journey through invasive ductal carcinoma was filled with life-altering challenges—sepsis, difficult reconstruction choices, not being heard, and inadvertent missteps in communication with her daughter when unexpectedly hospitalized during the pandemic.

Her story reveals the courage required to choose a flat chest after multiple complications with implants. Through it all, Kiki found strength in self-advocacy and the support of her husband and daughter. She shares how breast cancer not only changed her body but also reshaped her life, forcing her to confront past traumas and emerge as a more compassionate and open person.

Kiki’s voice, grounded in her experience and challenges as a Black woman navigating the healthcare system, speaks to the power of resilience and of the shared experience with other survivors. Tune in to hear her inspiring message of hope, healing, and the strength to embrace both scars and life after breast cancer.

Email KiKi, Kiana at thebreastdecisionfoundation@gmail.com
Kiki’s LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kiana-wooten-4700a12a4

The Breast Decision a book by Kiana Wooten

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