One day I heard “Tyen Ccancer of Mlove” And then fear appeared. I think the first phase is when they detect the disease and tell you that your life is going to change, and you ask yourself: "¿Va to change or me I'm going to die?"
My first reaction was denial; I felt as if they had put my whole life in a box, shaken it hard, and when they opened it from the other side, Everything would have changed..
My second phase was acceptance. I started with a mastectomy followed by 28 chemotherapy sessions. My hair fell out, I lost my color, my appetite, and my sense of humor, and with it, a little faith. I constantly thought, ¿qué What does it feel like to be dead? But that's not what's terrifying; what's truly terrifying is the unknown and the lack of control, having to face something we cannot change.
From my point of view, what is truly regrettable is not having the courage to fight.
My daughter has always been my main concern; what would her reaction be to this new stage in our lives? Seeking an answer to this question, dI decided to turn the situation around.
Thanks to this, I accepted the following very powerful factors: total openness, kindness, vulnerability, and accepting that, accompanied by the support of the people who love me—my family, my friends, and my coworkers—I was going to boost my the courage to want to live.
I love life, and today I'm fortunate to be here sharing my story with you, because we detected the cancer early. Now I feel strengthened by having defeated this enemy that lives within us, convinced that this victory prepares us for other battles and makes us braver.
Early detection is crucial, starting with self-examination about five days after menstruation. Annual checkups with a qualified specialist are also important.
We are all responsible for our health; we shouldn't remain passive waiting for someone else to do it for us. We must be diligent in our self-care. and in our health.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Mexico and primarily affects women between 30 and 59 years old; unfortunately, it has maintained an upward trend in the last 16 years.
Life is very precious; let's take care of it. EGet checked, get a mammogram.
Silvia Sánchez Rosales, Head of Design at GDI