Sydney’s Journey: From Diagnosis to Advocacy in the Fight Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

The Discovery That Changed Everything

One day you are minding your own business and then BOOM, you discover a lump, and no day will ever be the same again. For me, this day was monumental to who I have become. I am not only a BRCA 1 thriver but a breast cancer survivor at 24 years old. More specifically, I was diagnosed with Stage III Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

By the time I called my doctor to the time I was diagnosed, it took 3 weeks for the monster to grow to over 2 inches inside of me. If I would have dismissed this lump for even 3 more weeks, my story would be completely different. Early detection saved my life. I was given a second chance to raise awareness about the Breast Cancer gene or BRCA and be an advocate for how critical self-breast checks are in women and men.

A Wake-Up Call About Cancer

Cancer is not discriminatory. I say this because when I was diagnosed I was naive to believe that I was invincible. I was living a fast-paced lifestyle, staying active, eating well, and overall just doing whatever 20-somethings do as a young professional.

Since then, my life has been anything but that of a young professional. I go to numerous appointments, get poked an infinite amount of times, endured 5 months of chemotherapy treatment, and to top it all off, I had a bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstruction. Although my treatment is similar to most beautiful survivors, everyone has their own story. That is what makes being a part of this community so beautiful.

Sydney’s Message of Hope

If I can offer any advice, it would be to familiarize yourself with your body. Knowing what feels right and what doesn’t can save your life. It saved mine. All you have to do is listen to it!

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A Message from Learn Look Locate

At Learn Look Locate, Sydney’s courageous battle against breast cancer touches our hearts deeply. We are honored to share her story, offering a platform for survivors to come together, learn, and find solace in one another’s experiences. Through our diverse range of resources, including Sydney’s survivor narrative, our mission is to empower individuals at every phase of their cancer journey. We proudly stand by Sydney and all those who demonstrate remarkable courage, celebrating their strength and reminding the world that hope shines brightest, even amidst life’s greatest trials.