February 4th. World Cancer Day. It has always been just a random day that some posts on Instagram reminded me of. Although my aunt died of metastatic breast cancer at age 39 and my mom got myeloma a couple of years ago. And despite my own diagnosis, back in 2021, of carrying the BRCA1 gene for which, in December 2022, I underwent a preventative double mastectomy. Cancer couldn’t inhabit my thoughts, let alone my body. Until September 8th of 2024, the day that Cancer, Ovarian to be specific, came into my life feeling a whole lot like a death sentence. On October 14th, I started my chemotherapy journey that just ended last Monday, January 27th, but to my great surprise, those last few months, I felt as alive as ever. I was not taking my life for granted anymore, and my gratitude hit an all-time peak. Everything started to taste like a real blessing. It has been hard, and it isn’t quite over yet, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” but my experience is that what didn’t kill me made me love life a lot more. 1. October 14th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital. LA. First Chemo infusion. 2. Me, high on Benadryl (one of the meds given before treatment to prevent an allergic reaction). LOL. 3. My love selflessly carrying me through the pain with his unconditional love. 4. Matilde shaving my head on Halloween night. I thought that I could take advantage of the occasion to dress up as Uncle Fester. Little did I know that my little pubic hair razor would take hours. LOL. 5. November 4th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital, LA. Second Chemo infusion. 6. Filming “Le Iene” with Nic in LA (You’ve been a bit of a pain in the ass, but you did a great job at the end. Thank you, bro 🙂 [follows in the comments]
February 4th. World Cancer Day. It has always been just a random day that some posts on Instagram reminded me of. Although my aunt died of metastatic breast cancer at age 39 and my mom got myeloma a couple of years ago. And despite my own diagnosis, back in 2021, of carrying the BRCA1 gene for which, in December 2022, I underwent a preventative double mastectomy. Cancer couldn’t inhabit my thoughts, let alone my body. Until September 8th of 2024, the day that Cancer, Ovarian to be specific, came into my life feeling a whole lot like a death sentence. On October 14th, I started my chemotherapy journey that just ended last Monday, January 27th, but to my great surprise, those last few months, I felt as alive as ever. I was not taking my life for granted anymore, and my gratitude hit an all-time peak. Everything started to taste like a real blessing. It has been hard, and it isn’t quite over yet, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” but my experience is that what didn’t kill me made me love life a lot more. 1. October 14th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital. LA. First Chemo infusion. 2. Me, high on Benadryl (one of the meds given before treatment to prevent an allergic reaction). LOL. 3. My love selflessly carrying me through the pain with his unconditional love. 4. Matilde shaving my head on Halloween night. I thought that I could take advantage of the occasion to dress up as Uncle Fester. Little did I know that my little pubic hair razor would take hours. LOL. 5. November 4th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital, LA. Second Chemo infusion. 6. Filming “Le Iene” with Nic in LA (You’ve been a bit of a pain in the ass, but you did a great job at the end. Thank you, bro 🙂 [follows in the comments]
February 4th. World Cancer Day. It has always been just a random day that some posts on Instagram reminded me of. Although my aunt died of metastatic breast cancer at age 39 and my mom got myeloma a couple of years ago. And despite my own diagnosis, back in 2021, of carrying the BRCA1 gene for which, in December 2022, I underwent a preventative double mastectomy. Cancer couldn’t inhabit my thoughts, let alone my body. Until September 8th of 2024, the day that Cancer, Ovarian to be specific, came into my life feeling a whole lot like a death sentence. On October 14th, I started my chemotherapy journey that just ended last Monday, January 27th, but to my great surprise, those last few months, I felt as alive as ever. I was not taking my life for granted anymore, and my gratitude hit an all-time peak. Everything started to taste like a real blessing. It has been hard, and it isn’t quite over yet, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” but my experience is that what didn’t kill me made me love life a lot more. 1. October 14th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital. LA. First Chemo infusion. 2. Me, high on Benadryl (one of the meds given before treatment to prevent an allergic reaction). LOL. 3. My love selflessly carrying me through the pain with his unconditional love. 4. Matilde shaving my head on Halloween night. I thought that I could take advantage of the occasion to dress up as Uncle Fester. Little did I know that my little pubic hair razor would take hours. LOL. 5. November 4th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital, LA. Second Chemo infusion. 6. Filming “Le Iene” with Nic in LA (You’ve been a bit of a pain in the ass, but you did a great job at the end. Thank you, bro 🙂 [follows in the comments]
February 4th. World Cancer Day. It has always been just a random day that some posts on Instagram reminded me of. Although my aunt died of metastatic breast cancer at age 39 and my mom got myeloma a couple of years ago. And despite my own diagnosis, back in 2021, of carrying the BRCA1 gene for which, in December 2022, I underwent a preventative double mastectomy. Cancer couldn’t inhabit my thoughts, let alone my body. Until September 8th of 2024, the day that Cancer, Ovarian to be specific, came into my life feeling a whole lot like a death sentence. On October 14th, I started my chemotherapy journey that just ended last Monday, January 27th, but to my great surprise, those last few months, I felt as alive as ever. I was not taking my life for granted anymore, and my gratitude hit an all-time peak. Everything started to taste like a real blessing. It has been hard, and it isn’t quite over yet, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” but my experience is that what didn’t kill me made me love life a lot more. 1. October 14th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital. LA. First Chemo infusion. 2. Me, high on Benadryl (one of the meds given before treatment to prevent an allergic reaction). LOL. 3. My love selflessly carrying me through the pain with his unconditional love. 4. Matilde shaving my head on Halloween night. I thought that I could take advantage of the occasion to dress up as Uncle Fester. Little did I know that my little pubic hair razor would take hours. LOL. 5. November 4th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital, LA. Second Chemo infusion. 6. Filming “Le Iene” with Nic in LA (You’ve been a bit of a pain in the ass, but you did a great job at the end. Thank you, bro 🙂 [follows in the comments]
February 4th. World Cancer Day. It has always been just a random day that some posts on Instagram reminded me of. Although my aunt died of metastatic breast cancer at age 39 and my mom got myeloma a couple of years ago. And despite my own diagnosis, back in 2021, of carrying the BRCA1 gene for which, in December 2022, I underwent a preventative double mastectomy. Cancer couldn’t inhabit my thoughts, let alone my body. Until September 8th of 2024, the day that Cancer, Ovarian to be specific, came into my life feeling a whole lot like a death sentence. On October 14th, I started my chemotherapy journey that just ended last Monday, January 27th, but to my great surprise, those last few months, I felt as alive as ever. I was not taking my life for granted anymore, and my gratitude hit an all-time peak. Everything started to taste like a real blessing. It has been hard, and it isn’t quite over yet, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They say, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” but my experience is that what didn’t kill me made me love life a lot more. 1. October 14th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital. LA. First Chemo infusion. 2. Me, high on Benadryl (one of the meds given before treatment to prevent an allergic reaction). LOL. 3. My love selflessly carrying me through the pain with his unconditional love. 4. Matilde shaving my head on Halloween night. I thought that I could take advantage of the occasion to dress up as Uncle Fester. Little did I know that my little pubic hair razor would take hours. LOL. 5. November 4th, 2024, Providence St Joseph Hospital, LA. Second Chemo infusion. 6. Filming “Le Iene” with Nic in LA (You’ve been a bit of a pain in the ass, but you did a great job at the end. Thank you, bro 🙂 [follows in the comments]
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
Turning Heads. 01 When I was diagnosed with cancer, I somehow knew that I would make it through, but I worried a lot about not being able to provide for my family anymore. My professional worth has always been intrinsic to my looks, and with a long scar drawing down my stomach and no hair, I don’t embody the model stereotype rn. Being forced into bedrest made me also realize that I heavily associate my self-esteem with productivity (IYKYK). Long story short, I called up my incredible team and voiced my need to feel ‘normal’ again through work. They listened and enthusiastically embraced this project. “Turning Heads” is a labor of love that means so much to me. It expresses the support of not only my established team coordinated by my amazing manager @martinagrbgnt, but also the incredible designers and talented photographers involved. Lucrezia’s intimate glaze elegantly explores the delicate balance between ethereal and bold that so well defines this ephemeral moment of my life. PHOTOGRAPHER @lucreziaganazzoli STYLIST @simonrutigliano MAKE UP ARTIST @bianca__marzocchi @circustudios
I’ve tried to put my feelings into words, conflicted between the illness that afflicts me that I’m bravely fighting, and all the love and beauty that blesses me possibly more since I got sick. I wear my resilience as a badge of honor: I won over many struggles, from heartbreaks to addiction, and life in life’s terms doesn’t frighten me anymore. However, lately, I indulge in the dream of an eventless life, where nothing -neither good nor bad- happens. All while Los Angeles, the city I’ve chosen as a home, is burning into flames.
“48h a Los Angeles con Bianca Balti” stasera a Le iene ⭐️
Con il nostro @divanoletto abbiamo trascorso 48 ore con @biancabalti a Los Angeles, tra famiglia, lavoro e chemioterapia #LeIene
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