A post shared by THE HOME EDIT ® (@thehomeedit)Shearer eventually learned that she has «two tumors, 1 cm each, that are aggressive and fast moving,» but she «caught it early.»«Had I not taken this upon myself,» she wrote, «I would be in a completely different situation right now.»Ultimately, Shearer decided to publicly share her diagnosis to make «cancer feel purposeful.»«If I can convince any of you to self-examine on a regular basis, self-advocate always, and to prioritize your health over your busy schedules — then this will have meant something,» she wrote. «It’s also important to note that I was under 40 when these tumors formed, and have no history of breast cancer in my family.
Even if cancer feels improbable, it’s still very possible.»While Shearer initially had «why me feelings» after her diagnosis, she eventually «started to think 'honestly, why NOT me?!'» «I have all the support, resources, and a platform to help other people through this,» she wrote. «So if anyone has to have breast cancer, I’ll gladly let it be me.
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