I went for a checkup after noticing a lump grow in my armpit and eventually got diagnosed with breast cancer. I didn't seek a second opinion.

I didn’t make changes to my lifestyle after receiving the news.

I didn't make any changes to my habits after starting treatment. I haven’t changed how much time I spent with my family since discovering the cancer.

In the next two years, I've made plans for holidays, attending weddings, trips to the cinema and birthday parties. Personally, I plan to pamper myself, especially with visits to the hairdressers every week. My biggest motivation has been thinking “Don't put it off, just do it.” With my loved ones, my biggest aspiration has been to live long enough to see my grandchildren become adults.

My biggest fear has been finding out that the medication doesn't work, and that I'll die sooner. Rather than worry, I try to read stories of others who are on the same medication and learn about how long they're been on them.

Right now, I feel neutral, and pretty much the same as before. There’s feelings of sadness, but also some optimism.

To those facing a similar journey, I'd say: “Even if you think it's nothing, get it checked out. It could save your life. Even if they can't save it, they may be able to help you to live longer with it.”

I'm currently receiving treatment, and the plan I made included breast-conserving (lumpectomy) surgery, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, based on my doctor's recommendation.

When I decided on my treatment plans, I felt a little more relieved, motivated and much more hopeful. After hearing my recommended options, I didn't look for a second opinion or other treatments.

Side effects like fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight changes affected me the most, but I managed them with self-medication. Thankfully, I didn't face financial difficulties because of the treatment plans.