Before her breast cancer diagnosis, Dina was focused on her wedding to Caleb and looking forward to their future together – only to find everything turned upside down.
A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
When Dina felt a lump in her breast, she reached out to her doctor. She underwent a series of tests, with a biopsy finally confirming she had stage 1 ER/PR-positive breast cancer.
“I actually learned I had breast cancer the same day as my bridal shower,” Dina said. “That was not how I imagined my day going.” What should have been a happy time was suddenly turned into an overwhelming series of doctor visits, tests and difficult decisions.
Facing Cancer Together
With their wedding just weeks away, everything seemed overwhelming. Caleb helped Dina focus on her appointments and kept her from worry about the unknown. “We really kind of came together and took one doctor appointment at a time,” Dina said. “The unknown is terrifying, but focusing on one appointment, one step, one screening at a time was paramount in my mental and emotional health.”
Listen to Dina & Caleb’s Story
Dina and Caleb share their full story on Komen’s Real Pink podcast.
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