Cancer claims arm of US ‘Bionic Barbie’ as funeral for lost limb brings new-found confidence
Social media influencer with rare cancer holds unusual farewell for embalmed limb, hand of amputated arm adorned with black nail varnish
A woman from the United States known as “Bionic Barbie”, who lost her right arm to a rare disease, has held a funeral for the lost limb, and in the process regained her confidence, inspiring many people online.
Social media influencer, Eldiara Doucette, 22, has gained some 510,000 followers by sharing details of her battle with cancer.
According to the American magazine People, Doucette was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma three years ago, a rare form of cancer that affects only about 1,000 people each year.
She described constant nerve pain in her right arm, saying it felt like an electric shock.
“Nerve pain is an untouchable beast,” Doucette said, adding that she once tried to ease the pain by placing her hand in scalding hot water.