Dee Dee Ricks had been living the high life as a high-powered hedge-fund consultant with two children until breast cancer dramatically altered her reality. Facing an aggressive cancer, Ricks bravely underwent a double mastectomy and chemotherapy, followed by breast-reconstruction surgery. Unapologetic about prioritizing her health and self-esteem throughout her treatment journey, Ms. Ricks has transformed her experience into advocacy for the uninsured and underinsured, emerging as an activist and philanthropist.

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