Rapper Lady Bitch Ray Reveals Surreal Breast Cancer Battle in New Memoir
Stuttgart, Germany – German rapper and voice science professor Reyhan Şahin, known as Lady Bitch Ray, is sharing her intensely personal experience with breast cancer in a new memoir, Amazonenbrüste: Wie ich gegen meine Brustkrebs kämpfte (amazon Breasts: How I Fought My Breast Cancer), set for release September 13, 2025. Şahin describes the initial diagnosis as feeling like a “surreal horror film,” a particularly isolating experience as she was the first in her family to face the disease.
The book promises a raw and unflinching account of Şahin’s fight, detailing not only her physical and emotional struggles but also her experiences navigating the medical system. As an activist, fashion designer, and performance artist in addition to her musical and academic careers, Şahin’s story resonates beyond the typical cancer narrative, offering a unique perspective on courage, vulnerability, and reclaiming agency during a life-altering illness. Amazon Breasts aims to empower others affected by breast cancer by openly addressing the challenges and triumphs of her journey.
Published by Tropen, the book (ISBN: 978-3608502909) offers a detailed look into Şahin’s battle and is poised to spark conversation about patient advocacy and the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis.
