From Netflix Fame to Cancer Battle: Clea Shearer’s Story

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Clea Shearer, co-founder of The Home Edit, was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2022 at the height of her career.

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She underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, which heavily impacted her body and emotions.  

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Before her second chemo, Shearer shaved her hair, framing it as an emotional milestone for her mental wellbeing.  

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She struggled with self-image, questioning her attractiveness and her children’s comfort seeing her hairless.  

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Hairlessness made her feel like a “classic cancer patient,” visually confirming her illness to herself and others.  

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Despite her empowerment, Shearer saw her reflection as unrecognizable, resembling less of herself and more a man.  

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