Cancer is in my genes - literally and figuratively. When I was in college both my paternal aunt and my paternal grandmother passed away - 3 years apart, both in February, they both had breast cancer, as well as other health complications.
Some mornings I wake up thinking or maybe its me pretending to be just a normal person, but then I put my fingers through my hair and it all flashes back like a bad nightmare. I remember that the reason I have little hair is because I recently had to fight for my life and the fight is something that I’ll always have to do.
Today marks a significant milestone in my journey – it's been 8 years since my mastectomy, a day etched into my memory with a mix of emotions. As the Founder of BRCASTRONG, I find strength in sharing my story, hoping it inspires others facing similar challenges.
I had not done a Pap test since 2011. So when I realized that I had a discharge that was not going away for months – even after taking antibiotics – I decided that the next best thing would be to go get the Pap done. When my doctor said that we would have to do a biopsy, I knew then that I needed to prepare to go to war.
I had not done a Pap test since 2011. So when I realized that I had a discharge that was not going away for months – even after taking antibiotics – I decided that the next best thing would be to go get the Pap done. When my doctor said that we would have to do a biopsy, I knew then that I needed to prepare to go to war.
I had adrenal cancer as an infant in 1985, so the word ‘survivor’ has been part of my vocabulary my whole life. Even though I was too young to remember what I went through, my dream was to help other kids like me by becoming a pediatric oncology nurse.
