Stories of Strength, Told Honestly

A note from our founder, Lauren Yerkes, on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our Sugar Pink set, and why 30% of every Sugar Pink Lolo Top and Ashley Bottom sold this October goes to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation.

Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 37 and carrying the BRCA2 genetic mutation, POST SWIM founder Lauren Yerkes shares what she wishes she had known sooner: early detection saves lives—and it starts with listening to your body. Learn how cancer prevention, routine screenings, and genetic testing can shift you from fear to control.

Experiences like this are part of what inspires the mission behind POST SWIM — creating thoughtful swimwear designed for women navigating life after breast cancer surgery.

Three years cancer free — words that carry both pain and gratitude. In this reflection, I share how cancer changed me, what it took, and what it gave: clarity, strength, and a deep love for the simple, beautiful moments of life. This milestone isn’t just about survival, but about healing, purpose, and the birth of POST SWIM — my way of helping other women rediscover their confidence and beauty after loss.

Diagnosed with Stage IIB breast cancer at 29, she shares her real story — the BRCA2 mutation, cold capping through chemo, a double mastectomy, and what life actually looks like after treatment ends.

Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer while 36 weeks pregnant, this is a story of faith, resilience, motherhood, and healing—told in her own words.

Diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at 29, just weeks before her wedding, Grace shares her journey through treatment, surgery, and recovery—and what healing really looks like after cancer.

From childhood sunburns to multiple melanoma diagnoses, Amy Nichole’s journey is one of courage, healing, and radical self-acceptance. Today, she celebrates every scar as proof of survival, and a story still unfolding.

See how post-mastectomy swimwear supports your body today. Use our clear checklist and sizing advice plus tailored options for flat, prosthesis, or recon needs.

Scars can change how swimwear feels — emotionally and physically. This guide explores common scar placements, from breast cancer and melanoma to hysterectomy and C-section scars, and how thoughtful, coverage-minded swimwear can support healing, sun protection, and choice.