Cequinta //  Breast Cancer Survivor

Age: 39 years old

From: Texas

What treatments did you undergo during your journey?Chemo, Surgery, Radiation, Immuno Therapy

What were your signs/symptoms leading up to your diagnosis? Mass / lump in my armpit

How did cancer alter your lifestyle?All of the mentioned

What kept/keeps you going?My tribe – love ones

What makes your story unique or helpful to others?

My mom was a Breast Cancer survivor 21 years ago (my senior year of high school) I was diagnosed at the age of 35 with same type, same breast, and same stage of Cancer as my mom.

I now make it a mission to tell my story and educate others.

Any advice for those coming behind you?*Listen to intuition
*Advocate for yourself
*Men are able to be diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Do you have a funny cancer story?

A couple of times I tried to wear wigs while going through treatment but the Texas Summer heat put a pin in that. Halfway through the night the wig would end up in my bag, table, or anywhere else beside my head..

One night my wig was found on the table. Pictures were taken with the wig and it became a running joke between my my girlfriends and I.

Favorite quote, scripture or song? Song – Never Would Have made it by Marvin Sapp

Product or service that changed your life?

The various salons that offer self care treatments to cancer survivors

Support groups

How did you hear about Brighter? How has it made a difference? Fellow cancer survivors were in the magazine