I found a lump in my breast, it was getting bigger and bigger, and it hurt, so I decided to go to the doctor. I also noticed changes in the size and shape of my breast.

I didn’t make any changes to my lifestyle.

Under the recommendation of my doctor, I did a mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. After deciding on my treatment plan, I felt quite hopeful, relieved and motivated.

I did face some difficulties paying for food and lodging during my treatment. Thankfully, I'm now in remission.

In terms of side effects, those that bothered me the most were: fatigue, hair loss, nausea and vomiting. I didn’t do anything specific to manage them.

My relationships with my loved ones didn’t really change, but I did contact my parents a bit more often. I continued to spend a lot of time with my kids, and I found that intimacy with my partner didn’t fall.

I hope to take a trip to visit family in different parts of Colombia. Personally, I would like God to allow me to pay off a debt. Mostly I’m motivated by my grandchildren, I want to see them grow up. I want to see my daughters doing well, and my grandchildren staying together.

I have never been afraid of anything, I am very calm in the hands of God. I'm a person who's ready to move forward.

I feel neutral now.

To others, I would say: “To go forward, to not be demoralized by anything, and that God is great and powerful.”