A groundbreaking surgical procedure is offering new hope to cancer survivors seeking to become parents, while other stories of leadership changes and athlete mental health struggles also make headlines. A team in Switzerland announced the birth of a baby boy, Lucien, whose mother underwent an experimental surgery to preserve her fertility during cancer treatment, according to MIT Technology Review. This marks the fifth baby born following the procedure and the first in Europe, as stated by Daniela Huber, the gyno-oncologist who performed the operation.
The surgery, designed for individuals who have undergone treatment for bowel or rectal cancer, involves temporarily moving the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes out of the way during radiation and chemotherapy. These treatments can have damaging side effects on these organs. Once the cancer treatment is complete, the organs are repositioned. This innovative approach has shown promising results, offering a potential solution for cancer survivors hoping to conceive.
In other news, Victoria's Secret is undergoing a transformation under the leadership of CEO Hillary Super, who joined the company in 2024. Super, who previously led Anthropologie and Savage X Fenty, is aiming to redefine the brand's image. According to Fortune, Super was aware of the brand's positive and negative perceptions when she took the helm.
Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is experiencing significant changes under the leadership of Frank Bisignano, who was appointed last spring. Bisignano, a former Wall Street executive, is implementing reforms based on his private sector experience, according to Fortune. From December 2023 until May 6, a series of four commissioners and acting commissioners cycled through the position.
Finally, Olympic champion freestyle skier Eileen Gu shared her experience with post-Olympic depression following the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where she won two gold medals and one silver for China at age 18. Gu stated that it is "very common among athletes" and "not at all correlated to results," according to Fortune. She shared her experience on The Burnouts podcast, hosted by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni.
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