My story with the disease has been going on since 2021 - a year too long. I got the diagnosis during one of the mammograms, and then things happened very quickly.

Almost immediately I had to undergo surgery, after which I had to undergo red chemotherapy. Unfortunately, I could not count on the effectiveness of the treatment. My situation worsened with the spread to the lymph nodes. Then the side effects turned my everyday life into a nightmare, weakening my body and depriving me of energy.

I couldn't eat - I was teetering on the verge of extreme exhaustion. Today, that time is just a blurry, uncomfortable flash of which I don't remember much. The pain and uncertainty I experienced did not end my difficult journey - from November to February this year I had to take further chemistry courses, this time white. Additionally, I underwent exposure to radiation for 7 months.

My condition is an unknown, also for me. I know that I have to treat myself, control myself and monitor the situation, preventing the cancer from gaining even the slightest room to maneuver. However, such activities involve expensive consultations and travel to subsequent medical facilities. Currently, commuting and medications reduce my budget by PLN 1,000 each week. I feel that a different threat is lurking on all sides - I am worried about the possible development of the disease, but I am also terrified by the prospect of using funds for treatment. I would like to see a happy ending to this story, but there is still a long way to go - I am still undergoing chemotherapy, I am still fighting off the attacks of the disease - every day is a fight.

The disease is parasitic on both my health and my fears. I'm tired of constantly living in fear, dark thoughts, and a sense of absolute resignation. I would like to look into the future with hope and faith in regaining health. Currently, my greatest motivation to fight is my 7-year-old grandson, Brian. The energy and life it brings to my everyday life make me really want to look for new ways and fight off the attacks of the disease, even when I feel like I'm losing strength. I believe that my fate will turn around, and in the future on my path, fear and helplessness will give way to joy, carefreeness and hope.