In mid October 2019, my family and I happened to visit a Health Fair which was out of the norm for us (I believe at the prompting of the Holy Spirit). We visited the Breast Cancer Awareness booth and had a go on examining a fake breast with the "tumour" inside. Before the fair, I did a self examination and had felt something but dismissed it thinking it was inflamation of the muscle.
PROMPTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
In November, my daughter and I was planning a girls trip and somehow the St. Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi caught our attention. My family had often prayed to St Joseph for his intercession so we flew to Hanoi for a short break. We visited the beautiful old Cathedral and said our prayers there..
I FOUND OUT I HAVE CANCER
Upon our return, around mid November, one of my prayers which was for health was answered. I was prompted again to feel the lump and became uneasy. I decided to go for a mammogram which was long overdue. An ultrasound followed which then confirmed a suspicious growth on the right breast. The doctor recommended a biopsy to be done immediately. I was lost and not sure which doctor to consult.
Again I believe I was prompted to call my aunt who is a cancer survivor for recommendation. She then referred me to her daughter who was able to make an appointment with a renowed breast specialist 3 days later (despite her having a long waiting list).
On 25th Nov, I saw the doctor and biopsy was done on the same day. My worst fear was confirmed - Cancer!
I was devastated, thoughts of the worst flooded my mind. "Why me God, what will happen to my children. I still need to be here for them."