The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare Advocacy

Allyn Rose, founder of The Previvor, shares her journey of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy and the creation of her nonprofit women's healthcare platform. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself in healthcare decisions and finding a care team that prioritizes the patient's goals and desires. Allyn also discusses her experience as the first woman with a mastectomy to model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and the impact of social media on healthcare advocacy. The Previvor serves as a comprehensive resource for women navigating preventive healthcare, particularly in the breast cancer space.

Takeaways

• Advocating for oneself in healthcare decisions is crucial for patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.

• Finding a care team that prioritizes the patient's goals and desires is essential, especially in preventive healthcare.

• Social media can be a powerful tool for healthcare advocacy, providing a platform for sharing personal experiences and connecting with others.

• The Previvor is a comprehensive resource for women navigating preventive healthcare, particularly in the breast cancer space.

Learn more about Allyn Rose
At 24, Miss America contestant Allyn made global headlines when she chose a preventative double mastectomy after losing her mother, grandmother, and great aunt to breast cancer. Her bold decision inspired women—including Angelina Jolie—to take charge of their health. Allyn became the first woman with a mastectomy to model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, proudly showing that scars are beautiful. She founded The Previvor, a nonprofit supporting women at high risk for breast cancer, and created the #SelfExamGram, a social media movement teaching proper breast self-exams. A mom of two via IVF with genetic testing, Allyn continues to champion “power in prevention” through media and advocacy.