Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Lauren's Survivor Story

What happened, in summary

Lauren Yerkes turned her experience with triple-negative breast cancer into a practical mission for people trying to feel comfortable in swimwear after surgery. She was diagnosed at 38 and later founded POST SWIM after facing the gap between ordinary swimwear and the needs of bodies changed by breast cancer. Her recovery included the lasting body changes that can follow a mastectomy: scars, changes in shape, the need for secure coverage, and the emotional work of feeling comfortable in public again. With more than 20 years in fashion, Lauren used that experience to design swimwear that is mastectomy-friendly, flat-friendly, and made for real post-treatment bodies. Her story is less about one medication sequence and more about how cancer recovery continues after active treatment ends. A swimsuit can become a reminder of what changed, but it can also become a tool for confidence, movement, travel, family time, and returning to activities that once felt simple. As of May 2025, Lauren was using her survivor experience to support breast cancer survivors and previvors who want style, coverage, and comfort without having to hide their bodies. By turning a personal gap in post-surgery clothing into a survivor-led product, Lauren connected recovery with dignity, design, and everyday function.