Tina Choe: I Am Still Standing
I was diagnosed with advanced cervical adenocarcinoma last November. Stage 3 cancer. My whole life changed in an instant as I was faced with everything that comes along with that news. I had to essentially prepare for the ultimate fight of my life. I endured 10 weeks of chemotherapy coupled with 7 weeks of external radiation in addition to 4 surgeries and 3 blood transfusions prior to the final targeted internal radiation last March. I am still standing.
I am a single mom to a beautiful son juggling a career living in LA working in NY. I have always had a lifelong passion with fitness and in more recent years found my love of boxing. Throughout my treatment, I was motivated to continue to teach our kids boxing and work out as my body would permit. It was heartbreak when I finally reached a point where I could no longer do either.
I am happy to share that I am well on my way to recovery and am currently cancer free. I am gaining back my strength with each day and officially am back to working out and teaching again. Although I am not in remission I have my fingers crossed to get back positive results from my final scan. This experience has given me clarity of what I fight for. I wake up each morning feeling grateful for one more day. I am motivated and inspired by the people that are in my life supporting me. They are worth my fight.
Hi Tt you are the strongest person I know. you are a fighter, a queen, a hero, a worker, and an AMAZING aunt I love you!
You are my hero!! Keep fighting as I will be in your corner!!
Such an amazing example to all of us. You are a truly inspiring person that I am so lucky to know. We are all lucky to have you in our lives. That sweet kiddo of yours is lucky to have you and you, him.
You are truly one of our hero’s. We love you and continue to pray for you always.
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