From day 1 I was lucky enough to be surrounded by fighters. My team of Doctors (Dr Abri Bezuidenhout, Dr Ananda Vorster and Dr Birkholtz) were all fighting for me. An aggressive stage 3 tumor is scary to face, but they not only gave me the best chances medically to fight this they also gave me encouragement that with the right attitude I can do anything. The oncology nurses at the Life Groenkloof was always so supportive. When I got an allergic reaction to the chemo therapy on 4 occasions they were the warriors fighting for me. My husband, my children, my mom and dad, my friends and especially all my colleagues at Royal African Discoveries were all fighters that supported me, loved me and carried me when I was too tired to even lift my head. When you surround yourself with fighters and positive people half the battle is already won. Don’t shy away from people who want to fight with you.