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Model bares bald head after cancer treatment

She might have lost her hair to chemotherapy, but Elly Mayday hasn't let cancer kill her modelling dreams.
Elly Mayday modelling

She might have lost her hair to chemotherapy, but Elly Mayday hasn’t let cancer kill her modelling dreams.

The 25-year-old Canadian model – who was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer last year – this week shot her first lingerie campaign since her latest surgery.

Elly looks absolutely stunning in the images for Forever Yours Lingerie’s upcoming ad campaign, wearing a blonde wig in some and baring her bald head in others.

“Getting back into the swing of things with a fun shoot by Forever Yours Lingerie,” Elly wrote on her Facebook page.

“Thanks for seeing me through the storm, now let’s bring on the sunshine! New body, same smile.”

Elly Mayday, 25, lost her hair to chemotherapy but hasn’t let that stop her from modelling.

Elly posed in a blonde wig in some of her gorgeous shots for Forever Yours Lingerie.

Elly looks stunning in the shots.

Elly Mayday, 25, was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer that is usually only seen in post-menopausal women.

The model’s unique look has seen her career flourish.

The Canadian beauty is challenging the fashion industry’s perception of beauty.

Mayday modelling before her cancer diagnosis.

According to her official Facebook page, Elly Mayday is all about “Fighting Ovarian Cancer & Women’s Insecurities”.

Before her cancer struggle the striking model sported a gorgeous blonde mane.

The model has a beautiful hourglass figure which pays homage to the pin-ups of yesteryear.

Mayday is determined to keep modelling and try to inspire others who are struggling with cancer.

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