My diagnosis came during a holiday and hit me like a shock - from that moment nothing was the same. I chose not to waste my strength on ‘Why me?’, but to focus on each step of treatment. Much of what I went through was invisible: fatigue, bone pain, hormonal side effects and a fear of recurrence that is still with me today. The support of my husband, my family, friends and colleagues became my anchor and helped me reclaim my everyday life - my job, my passion for sports and my confidence. I am still myself, but I have discovered resilience, patience and a new clarity about what truly matters - I am here, I am active, and I appreciate every single day more than ever before.
Last weekend marked a special milestone: I played my first official tennis tournament since my breast cancer diagnosis. Two singles in one day, one loss and one dramatic win - coming back from 0:4 down in the first set and in the set tie-break to take the match 7:6, 6:0. The weather was perfect, I met wonderful people, and my husband was there, supporting and cheering for me. I was positively surprised by how well my body coped and how quickly I recovered. It reminded me that life after breast cancer can still be powerful and active - maybe not exactly as before, but very close. I’m already excited for the next tournaments. Never give up!