Beauty blogger Meechy Monroe's cancer diagnosis had a major impact on her career. Her treatment would lead to losing her signature curls, which were a huge part of her blog. Monroe took her cancer experience in stride, using her blog to share her journey. The article explains the impact that treatment had on Monroe's work: 

"Monroe's hair – natural and gloriously curly – was also her identity and her livelihood. A popular beauty blogger whose YouTube videos have gotten 2.5 million views, Monroe has gained a devoted following among African-American women, whom she encourages to celebrate their natural hair with natural, elegant styles."

When Monroe learned that she would lose her hair in radiation, she preemptively had a barber shave all of her hair off, and then started to share this chapter of her life on her blog. "'I tell women that it's not all about the outer appearance but to be happy with oneself,' Monroe says. 'I've learned that beauty isn't just hair and makeup – it goes much deeper.'"

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