From Cancer Survival to MBA Burnout: How a Sabbatical Renewed My Purpose
From Diagnosis to Determination: My Journey Through Cancer and Beyond
In 2014, at the tender age of 27, I faced an unexpected and harrowing chapter of my life: a cancer diagnosis. Initially, the news felt like a cruel misprint in the script of my youthful story. By the time I learned of my diagnosis, my condition was already classified as stage 3B—far too advanced for someone so young. How could this happen, I wondered? This was supposed to be a time for laughter, exploration, and growth.
The numbness that enveloped me…