A young UK woman has shared the shocking reality of living with a rare medical condition that causes her breasts to grow uncontrollably. Summer Robert, 25, has been diagnosed with gigantomastia, a condition that has resulted in her having a size O bust that weighs a staggering 56 pounds. Her journey began in childhood, with her first feelings of discomfort emerging at the age of seven, when she was already developing far beyond her peers and had to borrow an adult bra for a school day.
The social challenges started early for Summer, who described herself as a “walking boob” throughout her school years. She faced relentless teasing from boys and even conflict with teachers over her school uniform, which could not contain her growing chest. On one occasion, a teacher told her to cover up with a jumper and sent her to the headmaster when she refused. To avoid catcalls on her walk home, she would hide her figure under baggy t-shirts, a strategy that often failed to stop the unwanted attention.
The physical toll of the condition is immense. Her breasts, now at a UK size 30N or 28 O-cup, have caused significant back problems and make finding a bra that fits a constant struggle. When she was 15, her size skyrocketed from a B-cup to a DD in a matter of months, prompting a visit to the doctor that ended with her concerns being dismissed as normal puberty. It took years for her to receive the formal diagnosis that explained the excessive growth, pain, and discomfort she had endured for most of her life.
Despite the diagnosis, Summer claims her path to treatment has been blocked. She says the National Health Service has refused to provide her with a breast reduction surgery, citing her Body Mass Index. Because the weight of her breast tissue is so high, she is technically classified as morbidly obese, creating a medical catch-22 where the very condition she needs treated disqualifies her from getting help. Even when she felt a concerning lump, doctors agreed on the need for a reduction but maintained she did not meet the surgical criteria.
In the face of these obstacles, Summer has chosen to embrace her body. She manages her pain with a doctor-prescribed corset and finds relief in swimming. She has also turned to an online subscription platform, where she shares content under the name Scotch Dolly and has found a lucrative source of income. Her perspective on the attention she receives has transformed from one of hatred to one of empowerment, viewing her subscribers as genuine supporters. Her story sheds light on the complex medical, social, and personal realities of living with a rare and debilitating condition.
