Our Stories — Women

As a young mom to a 4 month old infant at 27, the news that she had cancer was inconceivable for Meiru and her family. And yet, it was an experience that birthed newfound spiritual convictions and best of all, a blessed new addition to the family. Introduction and pre-diagnosis Introduction Meiru is a mother of two and an owner of an online bookstore that specialises in Chinese books. In 2009, she found out that she was diagnosed with desmoid fibromatosis when her first child was only 4 months old. Although this rare form of cancer does not metastasize, it...

Alerted to a cancer diagnosis that would have gone undetected had it not been for a visit to the doctor to confirm the pregnancy, Jennifer’s unborn baby saved her life. This is her story: I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2018, and I am now in my 5th year in remission. Even though quite some time has passed, the entire experience still feels surreal. My journey In 2018, I was experiencing fatigue, bloatedness and pain in the abdomen area. At the time, I suspected that I was pregnant, so I went for a consultation with a gynaecologist. The gynaecologist...

Amidst the joyous news of her second pregnancy, a shocking diagnosis of stage 4 cancer with a grim prognosis turned Jennifer’s world upside down. Armed with the courage she had, the faith she professed, and the love around her, she braved all odds and turned her despairing start into a triumphant end.  Diagnosis The bittersweet beginning of my journey 22 Feb 2016 I was pregnant with my second child. At 5½ weeks pregnant, congratulations were underway. Family and friends rejoiced with us, and we were excited to welcome another member into our family. Amidst the happiness, I suffered from severe...

Watching your loved one battle an illness while juggling caregiving responsibilities can take its toll. Here, Joy shares her story as both a daughter and a caregiver to her beloved mom - the deep joy, the profound sadness, and the wisdom gleaned from it all. 1. It will not feel real. At first. Cancer is what happens to people I read about in the papers. It is what afflicts characters in movies I cry over. It isn’t something I ever imagine will happen to me – until it does. And when it did, I barely had time for it to...