About Me
I was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. I have 2 sons and have been with my husband for 20 years. I am first generation Canadian of two hard working immigrants. I am half Laotian, Vietnamese and French. I am 37.

My Breast Cancer Story
My husband felt a lump in my breast in the spring of 2021. It was during peak COVID and so my diagnosis took 5 months. And by the time I had my first surgery it was 8 months later. I was 35 with no history of cancer. My tumour grew from 2cm to 5cm by the time it was removed.

Young women of colour are not represented when breast cancer is being discussed. It can happen to anyone. If you have breasts, you can get cancer. I was 35 years old, active and healthy. I ate a balanced diet, worked out 3 times a week. Live your life to the fullest because it can change in an instant. Don’t be afraid of a mammogram! Women go through much worse things.

I Want You to Know
Young women of colour are not represented when breast cancer is being discussed. It can happen to anyone, if you have breasts, you can get cancer. I was 35 years old, active and healthy. I ate a balanced diet, worked out 3 times a week. Live your life to the fullest because it can change in an instant. Don’t be afraid of a mammogram! Women go through much worse things.

Christina
Diagnosed at 35