From fear to strength: what truly helped Heidi during her breast cancer journey
Her broad smile doesn’t reveal it, but Rosette La Vedette ambassador Heidi has certainly had her doubts. “Will I even be able to return to my job, for example?” But thanks to the support of a few ...
The Magic of Zohra & Tonia: from Client to Muse
Some encounters are simply meant to be. That’s exactly how we felt back in March, when Tonia (56) and Zohra (25) first stepped in front of our camera. Two women, two stories, thirty years apart – a...
Wendy on Life After Breast Cancer: ‘I Can Finally Say I Look Good’
When you have cancer, your body changes — something Rosette La Vedette ambassador Wendy Vander Weerden knows all too well. “The hair loss, the extra weight: I really struggled with that,” she share...
Annemie’s Story: “Step by Step, Day by Day — That’s My Motto”
Rosette La Vedette ambassador Annemie Ceulemans, Mieke to her friends, suddenly found herself on the other side of healthcare when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “Going from being a nurse to...
Returning to Work After Cancer: How Sophie and Liesbet Found Their Way Back
Sophie (31) and Liesbet (48) wanted to return to work after cancer, but both struggled with doubts and questions. Through the organization Rentree, they found a coach to guide them toward a job tha...
Why We Feature Real Women With Hair Loss in Our Photoshoots
“Kind of a weird question maybe, but are your model’s eyebrows drawn on? Because when I look at myself, I feel like I just have a completely naked face,” Linda asked us on Instagram. She was right ...
Joke: “Gently Staying Active During My Treatment Really Helped Me”
Joke, how are you doing today? Has your treatment come to an end? Joke Peirlinck:“The chemotherapy is indeed over, though I’m still receiving immunotherapy. Overall, I’m doing well. Recently, I’ve ...
Tamara: How Cancer Made Me Say “Let’s Just Do It” More Often
Rosette La Vedette face Tamara Laanen is every bit as optimistic as her photos suggest. “I never really considered that my cancer journey might have a bad outcome. I just thought, ‘I’m going to let...
Heidi Faced Lymphoma Twice: “Don’t Wait Until Retirement to Start Living”
At just 41, Heidi was diagnosed with lymphoma. She successfully completed chemo and immunotherapy, only to relapse six years later.Now, several years after finishing her second round of cancer trea...