I have always adhered to the philosophy that one should speak and show the truth, because knowledge leads to free will, to choice. If we keep quiet about what cancer does to women's bodies, if we refuse to accept women's bodies in whatever condition they are in, we are doing a disservice to womankind. ...........Matuschka

The August 15, 1993 NYT cover story by Susan Ferraro, "The Anguished Politics of Breast Cancer," talks about the history of breast cancer activism and the goals of current activist organizations and members. It also provides some useful statistics and a relatively realistic perspective on breast cancer detection and treatment. Unfortunately, my plans to put this here have been foiled, because the NYT does not give permission for online reprinting of their articles.

Matuschka's article "Why I Did It" has been reprinted from Glamour Magazine.In this article Matuschka talks about what motivated her to photograph "Beauty Out Of Damage" and about the various ways people have responded to it.

"Her cover did more for breast cancer than anyone else in the last twenty-five years.We celebrate her artwork..."