I’m Stephanie Seban and I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in June of 2011 at the age of 31. Having no family history, this shocking news was unanticipated and totally devastating. I was excelling in my career as an English teacher in Los Angeles where I was born and raised, but I had to quit my job on the spot in order to start immediate treatment. I was suddenly thrust into th
is “world of cancer” and found myself completely consumed by fear. I went through multiple surgeries and then relocated to the East Coast in order to go to a top cancer center in New York upon discovering the cancer had spread to my bones. I underwent years of differing treatments; chemotherapy, hormonal therapies, bone infusions, and other specialized therapies. I was never considered to be “cancer-free,” but things seemed to be smooth-sailing until about a year ago, when the cancer returned. Over the years I continually felt like something was wrong. I felt it in the pit of my stomach, the core of my being, but I could never quite put my finger on it. When you experience something so life-changing, you tend to be more in tune with your Higher Self. This feeling became more and more prevalent until I finally sought answers, and went to doctors outside of my hospital for the purpose of getting second opinions. I was put through extensive testing which revealed more shocking news… I was misdiagnosed over four years ago, as having the wrong type of breast cancer, and was therefore on the wrong treatments. I was also told that at this point in time I am “incurable.” This info was a tremendous blow and a lot to wrap my head around to say the least, and as a result, I have since moved back home to Los Angeles. This news was and still is disheartening, but I absolutely refuse to accept any of it as my truth, and it only empowers me more to do anything and everything possible to defy my given prognosis. Although exceptionally challenging and life-changing, cancer has been my greatest catalyst, as I believe that adversities are opportunities for personal growth. Over the years, I have experienced so much which has forced me to grow in ways that I otherwise might not have. I am now more “awake” and enlightened and view life through a different set of eyes. I am a constant work in progress but have come a long way through a ton of self work and faith. I believe it is my God-given duty to share my journey in hopes of inspiring other young women who may be experiencing a cancer diagnosis or other health challenges. You are not an anomaly and you are not alone! Even prior to this most recent news, I had made it my life mission to educate myself and learn everything I possibly could about the treatment and prevention of cancer and “dis-ease.” I learned so much and accumulated a ton of information and decided to create a site to serve as my personal platform to share and inspire. I truly believe all the lifestyle changes and practices I have implemented have played a tremendous part in keeping me alive and healthy. I was waiting…..and waiting…. to go into “remission” before starting this project until one day it became clear to me that starting this venture in the midst of my storm would be a detrimental part of my own personal healing! I invite you to join me on this journey of transformation where together we can overcome any health challenge. I truly believe that through faith all things are possible and that by nurturing the mind, body and spirit, optimal health can be achieved. With my Whole Heart,
XO
Love Steph