Serisha, South Africa

There were many times when I felt confused during my cancer journey. One occasion stands out for me. I was diagnosed with stage 3 endometrial cancer, 2 weeks before turning 30! I was single and had no kids. My oncology surgeon advised that I would need a complete hysterectom ,  thus I should meet with a fertility doctor before making any decisions. I was against the idea as at that point, I strongly felt I didn't want any kids. I prolonged the visit to the fertility doctor. To the point of my oncologist making the appointment for me. After meeting with the fertility doctor, I changed my mind and opted to have my eggs frozen prior to the hysterectomy. He said to me 'Serisha, don't make an emotional decision now that will impact the rest of your life' , and I felt that. Once my ovaries were removed, that would be it! I will never have the opportunity to have my own kids. I am so grateful to both my oncologist and fertility doctor for having encouraged me, I do not regret my decision at all. I have not made use of those eggs, yet, I definitely plan on doing so soon. Thank you for the people who help us see a narrative that we are too emotional to see. Within 4 weeks, I was diagnosed with cancer, told I needed a hysterectomy and had to make a decision then and there. It was all such a shock, you don't have time to think logically because you are still recovering from the news of the cancer. To those experiencing similar, I pray that you find the guidance you require. 

Thank you, Serisha - Cancer Warrior