31/07/2026
Another wonderful trip to the Maldives 🇲🇻 is coming to an end. This year it is even more special.
Some of you might know that I recently had a suspicious rare type of tumor found in my the muscular tissue of my uterus during a biopsy on July 1st.
I was told by my gynecologist on July 14th that it was a rare cancer and to cancel all Travel plans for the next three months (we had a big trip planned to Maldives, India, Spain for my parent's 50yr wedding anniversary, and Davos).
From one day to the next our world was turned upside down and all we could focus on was getting bloods, MRI, CT scan, and an appointment with a gynecological oncologist. This all happened within 5 days.
Thankfully the oncologist gave us good news and the green light to go on a shorter version of our trip as even if it was cancer it hadn't spread and was slow growing. A hysterectomy (with possible removal of ovaries if it was cancer) was scheduled for September 15th. She said that a hysterectomy was the only way of confirming what type of tumor it was.
We felt so grateful that we could still have a break away from what was ahead of us and most importantly, be there for my parents on their special day.
Fast forward to three days into our holiday and the oncologist requests a telehealth this past Wednesday to discuss the MRI results and the MDT's (multi disciplinary team) analysis of the tumor. We were ready for the worst and could not believe our ears when she told us that the tumor was a benign fibroid and that I would not need surgery.
She told us that it was not often that she was able to give such good news and once again our worlds were turned upside down, but this time in the best way possible.
It's still sinking in and there is so much to unpack and process and learn from this experience. I am so grateful for all my loved ones that have shown up for us in the most inspiring and beautiful way. It is so heartwarming to know just how loved and supported we are. 🙏🏽❤️
As much as I don't wish this roller coaster ride on anyone, life has a mysterious way of sometimes turning your world upside down and giving you the biggest lessons in moments of difficulty and challenge.
This has happened over two short weeks and yet I feel like I have learned so much about myself, my relationships, my community, cancer, and healing. There are no words that can describe just how grateful we are. For now, I am sending deep gratitude, humility, and love to life.
I have lost too many dear friends to cancer, so this is close to home. Thinking of you all that have crossed to the other side and those of you on the journey of healing. I only got a glimpse of it, but it has been enough to get a sense of just how big a diagnosis with such weight has on the human spirit. All my love to everyone and this beautiful and mysterious life. I bow to you with deep humility and reverence 💕.
