I Lost My Nose To Cancer | SHAKE MY BEAUTY

CANCER took Tina’s nose but not her fighting spirit. After the 43-year-old from Texas was diagnosed with nasal cancer, she made the difficult decision to undergo a full rhinectomy to remove her nose. At first, Tina struggled with how she looked to others and wore a prosthetic, despite it being uncomfortable for her to do so. But with the support of her loving husband and children and an incredible determination to strengthen her self-confidence, Tina embraced her beauty. Now she is inspiring others. Tina told Truly: “From the moment we're born, society tries to fit us in a box of what is acceptably beautiful, what is acceptably appeasing to the eyes, and I want to shatter that box. I want to destroy it. I don't want anybody to ever feel like they're not beautiful.”

Videographer: Michael Rowley
Producers: Rafaela Kuznec / Emika Berry  
Editor: Shiona Penrake, James Thorne

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[SplendidSneb]

"Nothing's more beautiful than alive." I will remember that.

[tuesdaywithjisoo]

"what good is pretty if i'm not here anymore"

That's deep

[chr]

She looks different not ugly. Imagine the other way around, all people didn't have a nose, except her. People would still stare because its different, but different doesn't make someone ugly.

[toatastico]

She actually, without any condescending behavior, looks crazzy beautiful

[alissahq]

“Nothing is more beautiful than being alive”. honestly that hit different.

[kyliCatherine]

She doesn’t even look old enough to have children that old. She looks great, even without the nose. I’m glad she’s still able to be confident and full of life, despite her circumstances

[sorthstudios]

Honestly? She doesn't look bad. She looks different, but not ugly.

[satan]

OMG Tina your a beautiful inspiration. 25 years of depression just went through my worst experience and seeing this I’m sobbing because of your beauty your strength your positivity don’t ever change. Thank you for lifting me up

[emmaef]

“What good is pretty if I’m not here anymore?” That is so powerful.

[johnhoey]

Not sure who’s more blessed; her for being so strong, or her husband who gets to share his life with a genuinely beautiful, real woman.

[mateajarebc]

She still has bigger heart rather than some people on internet.

[christinamayo]

I commend you for owning your beauty & story. I was 21yrs old when my nose started collapsing & the doctors in my area just mistreated me & blew me off, it's been 16yrs now & I have no nose or prosthetic & I struggle every day with staying confident in myself. Thanks for sharing your story I hope you can continue to help others who struggle.

[StarrdigitalProductions]

She’s still pretty. Not just being kind, just being honest.

[DiZoSoMom]

“Nothing’s more beautiful than alive”. Profound words.

[mwestaway]

"Nothing is more beautiful than alive" Talk about a wise perspective. She is fabulous.

[jamess]

"What good is pretty if I'm not here anymore?"

Wow that hit hard.

[kandreasworld]

After she talks for a few minutes, you don't even notice it anymore. She is right, she is very pretty but her personality is even better. You go girl!

[stephaniehardee]

“What good is pretty if I’m not here anymore”.

[ilianachavez]

When she says “I’m pretty anyway!” I believe her and she believes that too!!!! It’s amazing she broke the “box”. Love her 💜

[jordancastillo]

“Nothings More Beautiful Than Alive” Wow Beautiful Words 🥺👏🏽💖