Diagnosi del cancro al seno

Sono Anafe Gutierrez, ho 48 anni Cancro al seno survivor. In 2007, I found out that I had a lump on my left breast, but I never told it to anyone, even my family, for ten years. In 2018, I started having excruciating back pain, and even painkillers could not relieve me of the problem. And when I told my family about it, we went to the doctor immediately. So, I decided to consult my family doctor, who examined me thoroughly. After the Breast Cancer screening tests, we finally discovered that I had stage 4 Breast Cancer and bone and lung metastasis. My family and I were all shocked after my doctor informed us of the scary disease. But even though my family cried a lot after listening to the news, I mustered up my courage to be strong enough. I bolstered myself to be emotionally balanced because I knew that I would have to fight this disease with all my strength. There was no way for me to break down at this moment! I was headed for a long journey ahead, and so I had to be mentally prepared.

Trattamento del cancro al seno

I trattamenti seguono sempre la diagnosi e, subito dopo la diagnosi di cancro al seno, il mio stadio 4 Trattamento del cancro al seno began. I had to undergo a total of six cycles of chemotherapy. The processes were then followed by twenty-one days of Radioterapia. Although I did have a hair fall, which is one of the side effects of Chemotherapy for breast cancer, I did not have any other side effects from the treatments. I believe that it is because I have a robust immune system. In my case, going under the knife was not a necessity, and I thank God for not letting me go through the pain of Breast Cancer removal Surgery. I understand how painful that can be, and I am utterly grateful to God for helping me always. Currently, I am undergoing maintenance therapy that requires me to take oral Chemotherapy drugs for Breast Cancer.

I vari trattamenti contro il cancro come Chemioterapia e la radioterapia riescono a mettere a dura prova il corpo del paziente. Quindi cerco di restare in casa il più possibile. Esco solo quando è obbligatorio. Ad esempio, devo visitare gli ospedali e i laboratori patologici per eseguire gli esami del sangue per il cancro al seno una volta ogni due settimane. Ho anche programmato le mie scansioni TC una volta ogni tre mesi. Ogni sei mesi devo sottopormi alla scintigrafia ossea. Devo anche visitare i miei medici almeno una volta al mese per i controlli mensili. Queste sono le attività che mi richiedono di uscire obbligatoriamente.

I am blessed with family, friends, and doctors who have never failed to provide me with robust support. My Breast Cancer doctor advised me to live my life like a normal human being and enjoy it to the fullest. Every time I visit my doctor, he makes me happy, and I firmly believe that I recovered with ease due to his efforts. The journey of defeating Breast Cancer also takes a toll on your mental health. Strong support from your doctors and near and dear ones is what keeps you going. But I also firmly believe that one must keep on trying as it is the only way to get through this painful hardship.

Ho avuto una forte fede in Dio sin da quando ero un bambino. Credo che sia Dio che resta risolutamente con noi anche nei momenti più difficili della nostra vita. Dio si prende cura di te ogni volta che ce n'è bisogno. Non ho mai mancato di offrire le mie preghiere all'Onnipotente e penso che questo mi abbia fatto crescere più consistente di prima e mi abbia aiutato durante il trattamento del cancro al seno.

La mia vita dopo il cancro

The journey of battling 4th stage Breast Cancer has the potential to completely change your life forever and the way you perceive your thoughts. I think that, after fighting breast cancer, life will never be the same again. It will have its pros and cons. You will have a very different approach to life. On the one hand, life after cancer will seem to be more beautiful than before. You will have to make sure that you take extra care of your mind, body, and soul.

La vita era molto diversa prima della mia diagnosi di cancro al seno. In precedenza, avevo la libertà di uscire e godermi tutto senza troppe preoccupazioni. Ma non posso più farlo liberamente. Il mio viaggio contro il cancro mi ha reso più sensibile, quindi devo prendere le dovute precauzioni ogni volta che esco o faccio qualsiasi cosa. Ho sempre bisogno di prendermi cura di me stessa in modo che il mio cancro al seno non abbia la possibilità di ricadere poiché le possibilità di recidiva del cancro al seno sono comuni. Soprattutto nel mezzo della pandemia di COVID-19, un malato di cancro al seno o un sopravvissuto deve prestare particolare attenzione poiché ora è cruciale.

Sadly, some of my close friends left my side after my Breast Cancer diagnosis. But then, I happened to come in contact with many cancer patients during my cancer journey. They have now become my new friends, and as all my friends do, we now tirelessly support each other. We also openly share our feelings.

This experience of the battle against Breast Cancer taught me a few lessons too. It taught me to have faith in God. It has made my thoughts more positive. I now believe that if you have a positive mind with complementary views, then nothing can ever go wrong. Your positivity will make sure that everything is alright.

Alcune lezioni che ho imparato

It was by God's grace that I found the right doctor. My doctor was a constant source of support for me. He always cleared my doubts by explaining everything to me very clearly. I believe that you must keep on fighting, and God will take care of the rest.

I feel that the presence of gratitude in your life is of the utmost importance as well. It can change the way you look at things and make you more positive. So, I am grateful to God, my family, friends, doctors, nurses, and all the people around me who have showered me with their constant love and support throughout my Breast Cancer journey. I am incredibly grateful to them for all their efforts to help me remain happy.

Messaggio di commiato

Abbi sempre fede nell'Onnipotente e continua a lottare perché c'è sicuramente vita dopo il cancro al seno. Il viaggio del cancro non pone fine alla tua vita o alla tua felicità. Ricorda che il cancro non è la fine della tua storia. Invece, è l'inizio di un nuovo te. Non dimenticare di vivere la tua vita. Godersi la vita e sentirsi felici è ciò che ti impedisce di sentirti male. Quindi, goditi la vita il più possibile.

It is crucial to remember that negative thoughts are evil for your health. So, always think positively. Keep yourself happy and believe in yourself and the doctors who are tirelessly trying to help you defeat Breast Cancer.

Se ho sconfitto il cancro, allora puoi farlo anche tu, perché siamo più forti del cancro!