remembers the surreal nature of learning about her diagnosis. "I was wrapped in my favorite blanket, sipping tea, resting on the sofa at my parents’ when my phone rang," she remembers. "The conversation was a blur: all I remember was mouthing the words, 'I have cancer' to my father." Doby's entire world stopped. "My life and the lives of my parents as we knew them had been interrupted. All my goals and dreams whittled down to one focus — surviving cancer.
"It’s important to remember healing does not call on us to be unshakeable and perfect; it asks us to beDoby focused on joy to get through the journey, a tactic she advises. "I learned how to use my rolling chemo IV pole as a dance partner and built a vast collection of wigs, naming each one.
Doby advises everyone to monitor their bodies, regardless of age or gender. In addition to self-exams, education, and exploring financial resources, she advises everyone to advocate for yourself – especially those who might have just received a diagnosis. "You know your body better than anyone — including your doctors," she says. "If something isn't sitting well, ask questions — even ones that feel unimportant.
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