Hi I’m Kacey B. from the USA. I’m a breast cancer survivor.

More than three years ago, I went for a scheduled mammogram. The test found a small lump and it turned out to be stage 1 breast cancer. Other than that, I hadn't experienced any symptoms.

After the diagnosis, I tried to be more active and eat more healthily every day.

My cancer treatment changed along the way:

Initially, I was very anxious, discouraged and scared about the treatments. After the change in treatment, I felt better. Despite still feeling a little anxious, I finally felt happier and more hopeful, knowing that I wouldn't have to go through chemotherapy.

I also took some nutritional supplements on my own.

I experienced diarrhea and nausea/vomiting from the cancer treatments. I managed to cope with these side effects by eating better and taking some prescribed medicine.

Since my diagnosis, I have continued to eat a healthier diet every day of the week. I have decided to maintain this change.

Since discovering I have cancer, I've also made an effort to contact and visit my parents more often.

Eventually, I plan to have a family trip to LA. I also plan to run a marathon in January to celebrate my ‘cancerversary’. I aspire to be healthy and active with my family and friends. The thoughts of being able to go back to an active lifestyle motivated me to recover. Down the road, I hope to spend more time with my parents and partner, and celebrate birthdays with my family.

My biggest fear throughout this journey is cancer recurrence and the possibility of cancer spread. However, I’ve talked to my family, doctors and other breast cancer survivors to try and overcome my fear.

Years have passed since my diagnosis, I feel neutral and optimistic today. I feel courageous, hopeful and thankful.

Seek support from your family and loved ones. If you’re recovering from treatment, eat healthier and be a little more active. It helps to speed up the healing process.