On December 8, 2021 I found out I had Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma ER/PR negative and HER 2 positive and carry the BRCA 1 gene. I had 8 rounds of chemotherapy and completed them on April 22, 2022, followed by 18 rounds of Herceptin with my last dose on March 6, 2023, and lastly, I had a Double Mastectomy with immediate reconstruction completed May 18, 2022. On June 1, 2022, I received the best news I had a complete pathological response and no evidence of the disease was viable. While trying to save my own life I was also fortunate to save the lives of my family members. We discovered my mom carries the BRCA 1 gene and so does my uncle and my cousin who is also my age. My mom and cousin have since undergone preventive surgeries. 

Today, I stand victorious on the other side of my cancer journey, yet I know that the shadow of cancer still lingers as a constant reminder that even in the brightest moments, darkness can return. But even in the face of this uncertainty, I refuse to let fear define me. Instead, I choose to continue to embrace life, to cherish every moment and to live life with purpose and passion. 

While I grapple with daily exhaustion, managing my lymphedema, alongside navigating my mental health and processing everything I've endured, I'm steadfastly committed to living my best life and embracing what lies ahead! I'm empowered to help young women by spreading awareness about Breast Cancer and ultimately self-advocating for themselves. Cancer is just one part of my story; the best is yet to come!