I had to seek a second opinion from a more experienced doctor, as my previous doctor didn’t give me sufficient information. After doing a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy, my confirmed diagnosis was triple positive, ER, PR and HER2 breast cancer.

After finding out I had cancer, I changed my habits and exercised more and ate more nutritiously every day.

I’m currently receiving treatment, and have decided to go with my doctor’s recommended plan:

• Surgery: Mastectomy (Removal of entire breast)
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy

I was anxious and scared about my treatment plan. I’ve recently just completed a mastectomy.

I had chemo fog, as well as fatigue and hair loss because of treatment. Eating better helps me cope with these side effects.

I kept up the same healthy habits I developed after I was diagnosed. Since beginning treatment, I also contact my parents more often, and spend more time with my kids.

At the moment, I’m just focusing on treatment; just done with my mastectomy. I just want to be able to take care of my kids and spend more time with them. I’m looking forward to giving them my full attention once I'm done with treatment. I want to see them happy and healthy.

I’ve been worried about whether the chemo and other treatments are working. I talked to my lovely doctor and nurses who reassured me. I also found a community of breast cancer warriors and survivors online who give me support.

Compared to when I was first diagnosed, I’m more hopeful these days.

Cancer sucks, but keep searching for the good things. Having cancer really does take you to a dark place at times, but I'm learning to ride it out, take it for what it is and look forward to the good days.