A brave 24-year-old student who 'slayed breast cancer' has shared empowering images of herself topless as she reveals the reality of living with the disease.
Jessica Florence was given the all clear last week after spending three years battling the illness, which involved losing her right breast.
But Jessica is determined that her breasts 'won't define her' and is hoping the images will be a source of strength and inspiration for others who are going through the same thing.
The architecture student, from Jacksonville, in the US, shared the images of her posing topless wearing only jeans and a denim jacket on social media saying 'the freedom and liberation she feels now is like no other'.
The aspiring architect said she first discovered small lumps in her right breast in 2014 and was eventually diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2016.
After months of chemotherapy she had a mastectomy a year ago and following further rounds of radiotherapy she had the breast reconstructed.
Jessica, who now lives in Tallahassee, Florida, said: "I started treatment in June 2016 and had six rounds of chemotherapy in six months.
"Every three weeks I would go to hospital. I had to move home and give up college.
"I had a list of symptoms that went on forever. The chemo tears the stomach lining which caused a lot of discomfort. I have sensitive skin and was unrecognisable because of the open sores on my face.
"Having cancer is this burden, there are always doctor's appointments to go to and you're afraid you might not wake up the next day.
"To know that it is not in me anymore is such a great feeling.
"When I was given the all clear it was so liberating. It felt like I had slayed it.
"I was the youngest at the treatment centre and I would always go for my treatment in my red lipstick and my heels.
"For every treatment I would dress up. I think when you look good you feel good. Your body can detect stress and it can make it worse, I tried to stay positive and to meet treatment half way."
Jessica said when she first had her mastectomy she felt like 'less of a woman' but her perspective has changed thanks to the support she has had from other people.
Jessica said: "When you look at yourself you feel like what makes you a woman is your hair and breasts.
"Aesthetically you do not feel normal, you feel handicapped. But I have a different perspective now and that is because of the support I've had.
"My breasts are not going to define me. I define myself as a woman."
Jessica said she first did a photoshoot with a close friend Carissa Glanton in February after finishing radiotherapy. The shots show her before her reconstructive surgery and wearing a decorative surgical mask.
Jessica said: "After chemotherapy you wear the surgical mask to stop you from getting germs.
"I was into a certain brand and would always wear that. I wanted to be a bit more stylish when going through chemo so that is what I would always wear.
"At that point I was feeling like a soldier which is why I went for the khaki colours.
"Carissa was the first person I revealed myself to and told my story. People knew I had cancer but did not know what I was going through."
The topless shoot with friend and photographer Nehemiah Nash took place after she was given the all clear.
Jessica said: "He had a whole vision for it which involved a pink background and me wearing a t-shirt but I said 'I think I have another idea'.
"I wanted to share my vision of what I thought breast cancer was. I had these jeans and a jacket and I wanted to go topless to show people what I have been going through.
"It was me explaining breast cancer and that is why I love this photoshoot. It was so genuine and raw.
"I want to show people you can smile through the pain.
"People told me I would not be here at the end of 2017 because of how sporadic the cancer was and how young I was. I think my purpose is to inspire people and give them hope because it does not have to be the end.
"I am trying to be as transparent as possible and I'm putting myself out there for other people.
"The response has been crazy. There has been so much love and support from both men and women.
"I have had a tiny percentage of negative feedback including one guy who said breasts are not breasts without nipples but it is nothing compared to the 99 per cent of people who have shown support.
"Everybody is afraid to show what they look like. I hope by doing this it will help somebody else in the long run."