Carla Deschamps

At first, I wanted to avoid receiving chemotherapy at all costs, but I realized taking it would be the beginning of staying cancer-free.

Before cancer, I started to lose myself, but cancer taught me that loving myself isn't selfish.

When I first received my diagnosis of colon cancer, I felt so negative. So, I started positive self-talk and it's changed my outlook for the better.

After I was diagnosed with colon cancer, I learned to take care of myself more and be more outspoken than ever before.

Even though conquering cancer scared me, I knew being courageous would help me with the fight.

Getting a colonoscopy was the first step to gaining insight on my colon cancer.

When I received the news of colon cancer, I gained a new perspective on self-love and living life.

Buddha once said, “To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”