The cancer was discovered through a routine examination. I also had blood in my urine, so that contributed to the diagnosis as well.

I was surprised at the news; it was very unexpected.

I was recommended by my doctor to get radiotherapy and hormone therapy. I went ahead with this recommendation due to financial reasons. I felt sad and went through a period of loneliness because I have no family.

I had 38 sessions of radiotherapy and 18 months of hormone therapy. Fortunately, my treatment was subsidized. I’ve since completed treatment and am no longer taking any medication.

I was declared cancer-free in April 2024.

Mucositis affected my daily life severely. In fact, the constant mucus after radiotherapy has been the most challenging aspect of being a cancer survivor. The ongoing mucus issues that I still have was something really unexpected that I wish I’d known before starting treatment. I also suffered from diarrhea, but I didn’t do anything to manage these side effects as I was unsure.

Since my treatment, I’ve managed my alcohol intake. I also no longer go out and I’m very depressed.

I continued to work as I had a lack of money and lost my loved ones. My employer offered some accommodations too.

My cancer diagnosis has brought challenges in my social life and day-to-day life, but my self-esteem was affected the most. I haven’t gotten through this. I’m still feeling lonely and depressed by all this.

I haven’t made any plans for myself as I still feel that I will die soon.

My biggest fear? It's (the cancer’s) return. I fear it constantly. Honestly, I can’t come to terms with all the heartbreaking treatment.

Today, I still feel sad and fearful of its (the cancer’s) return.