Growing Bolder’s Wendy Chioji is overcoming another major battle as she prepares for another major adventure.
Wendy, a 12-year breast cancer survivor, was diagnosed in 2013 with a second, very rare and serious cancer called thymic carcinoma. Just weeks after completing chemo and radiation for the cancer, she has set her sights on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Wendy describes how her treatment this time around compares to her treatment 12 years ago and reveals what surprised her most about radiation.
Plus, find out why she credits her successful recovery with her pre-diagnosis physical shape and explains why she thinks it’s so important for all of us to stay committed to health and wellness to prepare ourselves for any potential future illnesses.
What does the climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro mean to her? Wendy explains this “epic” message to her cancer.