A message from the breast cancer 'warriors'

As a woman, know how to take care of yourself.

For a long time, I threw myself into work like a madman, neglecting my own well-being and self-care. Even when I noticed abnormalities in my body, I hesitated to see a doctor immediately. By the time I finally went for a check-up, I was already sick.breast cancer.

Drawing from my own experience, I assert that women must know how to love and care for themselves. Don't be so preoccupied with work and making money that you forget to take care of your health. And when you discover you have an illness, face it bravely and fight against it with optimism.

We get to choose our attitude towards life.

I still remember the emotions of that day vividly. After hearing the news that I had cancer, my whole body went numb, my ears buzzed, my legs trembled… Thousands of questions flooded my mind: Why me? Why would someone with a healthy lifestyle and careful eating habits like me get breast cancer? What did I do wrong?... After calmly facing the truth, I decided I had to fight and conquer this disease.

In the Breast Surgery Department, you occasionally see sad faces, but once you move to Internal Medicine Department 4, you'll only see smiles; outsiders might think everyone there is healthy. We take every opportunity to chat with each other and view everything with a sense of humor. We can't decide our lives and destinies, but we can choose our attitude towards life.

They are female warriors.

During my 12 years working in the department, I witnessed much despair among patients. For them, cancer was a death sentence; many were devastated, many refused treatment, many couldn't accept the truth, they suffered, were in agony, and even contemplated suicide… But after receiving “psychological treatment,” they became true warriors, which I admire immensely. We also created a Zalo group called “Accompanying Breast Cancer Patients in Nghe An” so that everyone can spread positive energy and maintain optimism.

Before the Lunar New Year, we had a special patient – ​​an 82-year-old woman. At such a rare age, she said that she was determined to undergo treatment not because she wanted to live longer, but because of her two daughters. She hoped that if her daughters were to suffer the same fate, they would follow her example of optimism and fighting. This story deeply moved me, and I recounted it to many other patients.

Accompanying the healing process with gratitude and optimism.

People often think that in a place full of serious illnesses and so much pain like this, everyone would be gloomy and depressed. But no, we are very happy here. We are encouraged and cared for by the doctors, nurses, and medical staff, and we always share and support each other, even sharing a piece of cake, a drink of water, or some fruit.

Every Thursday, all the patients in the ward participate in group activities with various games, exercises, and sharing – it's a lot of fun. We find empathy and trust in each other, giving each other positive and optimistic energy to live each day to the fullest. I am grateful and have learned so much from the attitudes of the women and mothers in the ward.

Let's share to motivate each other.

Just recently, I encountered a case right in my hospital ward. The mother was heartbroken upon learning she had cancer, while her children were hesitant, fearing that chemotherapy would cause her pain, require isolation, and prevent her from being near anyone. As a result, the whole family refused treatment. Unsure how to advise them, I used my own story and experience to reassure and persuade them not to give up. After talking to her, the mother decided not to go home and stayed in the hospital to fight the disease. I hope that those unfortunate women who are diagnosed with this disease can calmly accept and overcome it with optimism.

Women should have regular health checkups.

For cancer patients, an optimistic and cheerful attitude is one of the important factors determining physical health and the recovery process. Fortunately, at the Breast Surgery Department -Oncology HospitalIn Nghe An, after receiving counseling, the mothers and sisters all understood the importance of mental well-being and chose an optimistic and trusting attitude, supporting each other and bravely fighting against illness. Through the stories of these mothers and sisters, I also hope that women will pay more attention to and take better care of themselves, aiming for a healthy lifestyle. Regular health checkups will help us detect diseases early and make treatment easier.