One of the symptoms was dizziness, and I detected a mass in my left breast which was growing rapidly.

I was with a non-profit cancer organization, who told me that my 5-year survival rate was 90%.

I felt vulnerable, empty and powerless. The diagnosis felt isolating.

Unfortunately, after my diagnosis I found myself exercising half as much, and eating unhealthier almost all the time.

My doctors recommended a mastectomy, removal of the lymph nodes, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Before deciding on it, I did my own research as well. When I finally started, I felt hopeful, relieved and happy.

Right now, I’m in remission, but still taking some medication.

I didn’t face major side effects. I’m from the countryside, so I faced issues with affordability (economics) and transport.

After starting treatment, it remained that I’d exercise half as much, and still eat unhealthily almost all the time. I contacted my parents a little less, but tried to spend more time with my children. Sadly, intimacy with my partner fell by a major amount during this time.

In the next two years, my plan with my family is to make and enjoy our own little home. For myself, I plan to live with joy and be more united with my family.

Having a house and a beauty salon is my biggest dream. My motivation is my 4 year old daughter.

It’s leaving my 4-year-old daughter alone. I tried to overcome it by having faith, and a lot of optimism.

Now, I feel confident, courageous and thankful for making it to where I am.

To others, I would say: “Be brave, don’t have low self-esteem, hold on to God, and above all, accept having cancer, because just saying it fills us with more strength and motivation to fight and be warriors, and never give up.”