What happened, in summary

Sarah was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in 2022 after a radiologist noticed a dark lump during a routine mammogram. The diagnosis brought anger, fear, helplessness and grief, and she responded by making changes to her diet and exercise routine. Her doctors recommended lumpectomy, lymph node removal, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Sarah chose to follow that plan and is now in remission, while continuing hormone therapy. During treatment she relied on exercise, healthier eating and medication from her doctor to help manage its effects. The experience also changed how she thinks about the future. She wants to complete items on her bucket list, put her will in order and avoid postponing things that matter to her. Even in remission, Sarah continues to fear that the cancer could return in a metastatic form. Psychological and counseling support have helped her manage that worry. Rather than setting one large goal, she now focuses on living a happy and fulfilling life and completing things she still wants to do.