Nahilys Profile
Nahilys, 45
Breast CancerStage 2
Colombia
White
Year of Diagnosis
Not specified
Discovery
Previous cancer history
Treatment Plan
Surgery and chemotherapy
Nahilys Profile

My name is Nahilys, I’m a mother of one and an occupational health and risk technician.

I survived Stage 2 breast cancer. Now, I just want to live peacefully with my son, we only have the two of us.

I had a family history of cancer, and personally, I had already gone through thyroid cancer. A year later, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and a niece had breast cancer, I was at risk. I still sought a second opinion because I wanted to consult a more experienced doctor.

Biggest Fear Genetics Concern 1

In terms of emotions, I felt isolated and vulnerable. Still, I had been through this before. I felt confident, courageous and hopeful.

Emotions Negative Positive 2
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I didn’t change much about my life.

No Lifestyle Changes 1

I took most of the recommended options from my doctors, except radiation therapy. This included mastectomy and chemotherapy. Starting on my treatment made me relieved, motivated and hopeful.

As my cancer is genetic, although I am well now, I am still undergoing check-ups every 6 months because it was triple negative breast cancer. So any change could be alarming, and I’m constantly being monitored for them.

Medical Care Wow Doctor Patient 1

I didn’t face any major side effects when it came to treatment. I also didn’t have financial difficulties.

No Side Effects Waiting For Treatment
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Even after treatment, I didn’t change much about my life, and how much time I spent with my family didn't change.

Emotions Neutral 3
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For the next two years, I just want to live peacefully and work with my son, we only have the two of us.

In terms of dreams, the truth is, there’s no motivation for me, everything is psychological. I am a person who despite what I've been through, I live a relaxed and calm life. I don't worry, I don't think about the illness, I never did. I just thank God for how good he has been to me, and for giving me life and health. I leave everything to God.

For my loved ones, I dream for my son to have a good career, he is the only thing I have apart from my mother. I want the best for him, for me and for my mother.

Aspirations By The Beach

I have no fear because I know that Christ healed me through him, I am fine, I owe everything to my heavenly father. Despite the difficulty I had, it was a very tough process, but I was never afraid because God was always with me.

Words Praying 3

Now, I feel a lot more optimistic, confident and thankful.

Words Healing Recover 2

To others, I would say: “Cling to God. He is the only one who can heal you so that you don't think about the illness. Everything is psychological. Look forward, sing, laugh and enjoy life without thinking about it, only have your eyes on God. He is the only one who can heal us. I went through a hard situation. I lasted a year with my breast (implant) rupture, and even then I was not afraid nor did I get discouraged. I always fought and asked God to heal me and thanks to him I am well and I always say thank God I am well I was always well.”

Margaret Words

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