Today is World Cancer Day, and I find myself reflecting on a journey that has shaped not only my life but my purpose in ways I never could have imagined. Cancer is a word that carries so much weight—fear, uncertainty, pain. But for me, it also carries transformation, strength, and resilience.
I want to share my story of how a cervical cancer diagnosis led me to become not just a survivor, but a healer and advocate, with two beautiful little girls as my greatest blessings.
It feels like a lifetime ago, but I vividly remember the moment I heard the words “cervical cancer.” The shock. The disbelief. The overwhelming fear that swept over me. The doctors told me it was going to be highly unlikely for me to ever have children, that cancer had already taken a toll on my body, and that the road ahead was uncertain at best. For anyone who’s faced a cancer diagnosis, you know that feeling of having your world suddenly turned upside down.
But here’s where things took an unexpected turn. What followed the diagnosis wasn’t just treatment, pain, and fear. It was hope. Hope that, even in the most challenging moments, there could be something beautiful waiting on the other side. There was something within me, a quiet but powerful force, telling me to keep fighting—not just for myself, but for a future I hadn’t yet dared to dream.
And then came the impossible: I became a mother.
I remember the day I found out I was pregnant. It was a moment of disbelief, followed by uncertainty, and then immense joy and gratitude. I had been told it might never happen, and yet, there it was—a new life growing inside of me. I gave birth naturally to my first daughter, and in that moment, I realized that the impossible wasn’t always so impossible. My body had done something extraordinary. And just when I thought my heart couldn’t possibly contain more love, I was blessed with a second daughter.
Today, my two beautiful little girls are my world. They are not only my greatest blessings, but they are the reason I am who I am today. They are the reason I became a healer and advocate. Every day, I am reminded that strength is not just about surviving; it’s about thriving, giving back, and lifting others up along the way.
Having children after being told it was unlikely has fueled my passion for advocating for cancer awareness, women’s health, and the importance of early detection. I want others to know that there is always hope, even when it feels impossible. I want to be a voice for those who may feel silenced by their diagnosis or struggles with their reproductive systems and rights. I want to show them that life can be full of possibilities even after cancer. I know first-hand how powerful it is to have someone believe in you, and I want to be that person for others—especially women who face the same fears and struggles I did.
World Cancer Day is not just about raising awareness; it’s about honoring those who are fighting, those who have survived, and those we have lost. It’s a day to celebrate strength, resilience, and the human spirit. It’s also a day to remind ourselves that no matter what diagnosis we face, our journey isn’t over until we say it is. For me, cancer didn’t take away my dreams; it transformed them into something even more beautiful.
To anyone out there currently facing a cancer diagnosis, please know this: your story isn’t over. Keep fighting. Keep believing. You never know what miracles lie ahead.
Thank you to my beautiful girls, who have shown me the true meaning of resilience, love, and hope. You are my everything, and because of you, I stand strong today as both a survivor, healer and an advocate.