In 2021, during a self-examination, I found a lump in my breast. An ultrasound at a local clinic initially indicated it was benign, so I did not worry much.

Besides the lump, I did not experience any other symptoms. However, in November 2023, I noticed the lump was visibly protruding, which led me to seek further medical evaluation.

Consequently, in December 2023, I was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer. Fortunately, my doctor informed me that I had a 5-year survival rate of 98%.

Following the diagnosis, my lifestyle changed. I started eating a healthier diet three to five days a week. However, I only exercised about half as much as I used to.

I am currently undergoing treatment. My doctors recommended breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), lymphadenectomy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

I followed this plan based on my doctor's recommendation and am currently receiving radiation therapy.

After deciding on my treatment plan, I felt neutral. The treatment is just something that needs to be done.

Throughout my treatment journey, the worst side effect was fatigue. I don’t have much energy and I can only rest more to manage it.

Since starting treatment, I have maintained my lowered exercise frequency.

I have also made a commitment to cherish my time with family and maintain a healthy lifestyle, doing things I enjoy and wish to pursue.

In the next two years, I'll be undergoing continuous treatment and follow-ups. I’ll also be cherishing and making the most of time spent with my family. I’ve lost my mother to cancer, so I hope that my loved ones and myself can all stay healthy and safe.

My personal aspirations include continuing to share yoga and gradually pursuing the journey of climbing the Hundred Peaks of Taiwan.

My biggest fear throughout this journey has been the possibility of needing to rely on my family for care. To overcome this fear, I started postoperative activities.

Today, I feel neutral about my situation, maintaining a balanced perspective on my condition and treatment.

Sometimes you tell yourself that nothing seems to have changed, but you know deep down that there has been a significant difference. Even so, try to maintain the activities you were doing before, but adjust the frequency and intensity to better suit your new physical and mental health needs.

Feelings of frustration and discouragement often arise when facing illness and treatment alone. It's important to find a safe space to cry and release emotions. The empathy and support from fellow patients, along with the exchange of opinions and experiences, are invaluable. When you can slowly start sharing your own experiences, you are not only helping yourself but also others!