It all started when I noticed breast pain and severe fatigue. After being diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, I didn't seek a second opinion.

After diagnosis, I changed my lifestyle, cutting down on alcohol, exercising more, and eating a healthier diet most times a week.

I’ve completed my treatment, which included mastectomy, lymphadenectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, as recommended by my doctor. After deciding on my treatment, I felt angry, but also a little bit more relieved and hopeful. I didn't seek a second opinion or any alternative treatments.

The side effects, like fatigue, hair loss and nausea, were tough, but I managed them with prescribed medication. However, financially, I faced difficulties. I had to give up my job, and was on illness benefits.

Since starting treatment, I've made some changes to my lifestyle. While I’ve cut down on my drinking, and eat healthier now, I had to stop most of my exercise during treatment. I try to contact my parents more often too. However, intimacy with my partner has fallen since my diagnosis.

Personally, I plan to make more memories together with my family in the coming years, and hope to go on more short breaks.

My biggest dream now is to live a healthy life, visit new countries, and try new things. With my loved ones, my biggest dream is to spend more time together making memories.

My biggest fear was that the cancer would come back one day. To overcome my fear, I do yoga and practice mindfulness.

Right now, I feel fearful and worried but also optimistic and thankful.

To those on their own cancer journey, I'd say: Be as positive as you can be. Let others take care of you. Take it one day at a time. Be as kind to yourself as possible. Seek therapy for your mental health.