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Her Unexpected Response to a Cancer Diagnosis

5 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this interview excerpt, the speaker recounts the moment her oncologist diagnosed her with early-stage breast cancer and immediately recommended surgery, saying the cancer was caught early enough for an operation. She describes her initial emotional reaction as feeling like the world paused. When asked if the plan was acceptable, she responds that she needs to return to work and continue her training, indicating she will aim to resume her professional activities after a six‑month treatment period.

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You really have had a crazy story. You were diagnosed with breast cancer, so tell us what happened. Went to my oncologist and that's when he diagnosed and said, "Torita, you have breast cancer and you are early enough that we can do something about it. I think I can open Monday. I can cancel my appointments. We can go into surgery." My first response, I felt like the world was just pausing at that moment. He said, "Is that okay?" And I said, "I'm gonna have to go back to work. I'm in the middle of training. I'll get back See you in 6 months.