Cancer remains a constant concern for Sylvie Meis on a daily basis.
Article: Sylvie Meis' Reflections on Her Cancer Battle
Sylvie Meis, a former television presenter, recounts her harrowing experience with breast cancer in the podcast "May Way." Diagnosed in 2009 at the age of 31, the discovery of a lump in her breast felt like an earthquake, she shares. Against her doctor's advice, Meis insists on undergoing surgery, expressing belief that her stubbornness may have saved her life.
The ensuing chemotherapy treatments led to her losing her hair, but Meis returned to the camera just a few months after surgery, donning a wig. Her then-husband, footballer Rafael van der Vaart, provided support during this challenging time. However, Meis began to assert her independence within the marriage, citing the illness as a catalyst for change in their dynamics. The couple eventually divorced in 2013.
Reflecting on the impact of cancer, Meis notes, "It was as intense as it was, but it made me the woman I am today." Grateful for her transformation, she admits that she thinks about cancer every day. On the occasion of her 47th birthday, Meis emphasizes self-love as the most vital aspect of her life. "Whatever life throws at me, I am ready to fight," she declares.
In light of her anniversary, Meis announced on Instagram that she has honed the practice of self-love over the years, a constant companion through various highs and lows. "I stand behind myself, and that's what really matters," she asserts.
Sources: ntv.de, csp/dpa
- Sylvie Meis
- Breast cancer
- Cancer awareness
- Personal relationships
- Self-love
- Sylvie Meis admits that she thinks about her battle with breast cancer every day, acknowledging its role in shaping her into the woman she is today.
- Despite the intense experience, Sylvie Meis emphasizes self-love as the most vital aspect of her life, proclaiming that it has been her constant companion through various highs and lows.
- As she reflects on her cancer battle and personal evolution, Sylvie Meis shares that she is not always able to maintain a perfect balance in her life, confessing, "I'm not going to be able to do this," especially when faced with the complexities of mental health, women's health, health-and-wellness, science, entertainment, and celebrity demands.
