52 min

S2, E1. Poland Syndrome: Bodies and boobs from adolescence to advocacy Rarely Heard

    • Mental Health

Rebecca Butcher was born with a rare condition called Poland Syndrome that caused one of her chest muscles to be deformed and therefore means that she only developed one breast.

We spoke about her experience with diagnosis and interacting with healthcare professionals; and how her belief that Poland Syndrome didn’t really effect women led her towards advocacy and connecting with a wider community of people like herself.

Rebecca Butcher was born with a rare condition called Poland Syndrome that caused one of her chest muscles to be deformed and therefore means that she only developed one breast.

We spoke about her experience with diagnosis and interacting with healthcare professionals; and how her belief that Poland Syndrome didn’t really effect women led her towards advocacy and connecting with a wider community of people like herself.

52 min