PINKtober | Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Triple Negative Breast Cancer| Arti Mehta Cancer Journey

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As I embark on this Breast Cancer journey, I would like to share my story and experiences with the aim of helping out people like me.

This small letter to the Breast Cancer is my testimony of what all I have faced during these past 7 months.

Dear Breast Cancer,

In this PINKtober, our month of honoring and remembering, I pause to reflect on the journey we have shared since I received my diagnosis on March 28, 2024. If I had a choice, I would have chosen anything—anyone—else instead of you. But here we are, tangled in this story together.

You arrived without warning, bringing fear, pain, and countless questions that filled my sleepless nights.

You know, you threw everything into chaos, yet in that disruption, life’s true colors emerged—the unwavering support of my family and a resilience within me I hadn’t fully known. The fierce compassion of friends who became like family, revealed those who would stand by me, steadfast through every step. For all these unexpected gifts within the struggle, I am profoundly grateful.

The whirlwind of chemotherapy treatments began shortly after your arrival, 8 sessions in all and with the last one on August 29, 2024. The first time I lost my hair after chemotherapy was a poignant moment that changed my perception of beauty. And yes, the side effects you inflicted upon me are beyond description, a constant reminder of your presence.

After the surgery on September 25, 2024, I faced a new reality. The physical changes were daunting, but my determination was unshakeable. Each day brought its own challenges, yet I found comfort in the small victories—whether it was a day without pain, a supportive message from a friend, or a moment of laughter with my family.

I have now embarked on radiation treatment, which started October 29, 2024, I carry with me the lessons of endurance and hope. I am committed to embracing this chapter with the same courage that has brought me this far.

Though you are the harshest of teachers, you’ve taught me endurance, connection, and the strength of the human spirit.

Even now, I don’t look at you with hatred—just a strange acceptance born from still surviving. I don’t know what surprises you may still hold, but I know I’ve found strength I never knew I had.

So, while I would never welcome you, I acknowledge the perspective you’ve given me. You are a reminder of the strength I never sought but now carry forward with gratitude and love. I stand here, surviving and embracing each day, fiercely alive and profoundly changed.

With resilience and hope,
Arti Mehta

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