Finding out you've got cancer must be one of the worst feelings in the world. Finding out you've beaten it, on the other hand, must be one of the best.
There'll always be so much emotion when such a victorious occasion occurs. Thankfully, one 18-year-old captured the moment her mum was told she was cancer-free.
Cameron Stokes, from Tyler, Texas, United States, helped to support her mum, Wendy Freden, throughout her battle against breast cancer since Februrary.
Credit: Facebook/Wendy Freden
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Wendy told BuzzFeed News that she was diagnosed with 1A multifocal invasive breast cancer on February 1, and instantly had meetings with oncologists, surgeons and radiologists.
"I was flooded with decisions," she said. "For some women, this is an emotional decision. But I had no difficulty in requesting a double mastectomy.
"I never wanted to hear 'you have breast cancer' again."
Three weeks later, she underwent surgery. But it wasn't just the physical effects, there were mental ones too. The emotions behind the cycles of chemotherapy can take their toll.
"I was filled with anxiety for I knew what the chemo would do to me," added Wendy. "Yet such excitement that chemo was almost behind me."
On June 14, Wendy completed her final chemo treatment, 24 hours later, she was told that she was cancer-free.
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Cancer patients at her local hospital have a bell they can ring when they are given the all clear.
"I had zero intention of ringing it," said Wendy. "I wanted to punch it off the wall." And who would blame her? After facing the toughest fight of her life, Wendy could now deliver the killer blow herself.
She was given a pair of boxing gloves, and posed for some hilarious images, as captured by her daughter.
Credit: Twitter/@cambusken
Credit: Twitter/@cambusken
Her daughter Cameron added: "I couldn't help but just cry. I was so happy and excited to know she doesn't have to be sick anymore."
The happiness saw the pictures get posted on Twitter, and they've received over 41,000 retweets, plus over 200,000 likes.
Wendy said that she's been grateful for the support, even if she still has a long way to go.
"My journey is not completed," she explained. "I still face a total hysterectomy to rid my body of the main source of female hormones as well as breast reconstruction and 5-10 years of an anti-oestrogen pill.
"But I can say, 'YES, I AM CANCER FREE' as of today!"
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Wendy warns that you should 'become familiar' with breast tissues and know what you are feeling.
She also said, that she has a new sense of empathy with breast cancer sufferers: "As a physican assistant, I am in a position ot help women educate themselves and to be their own advocate. As a woman, I can lend a personal understanding of their concerns.
"As a breast cancer survivor, I can understand their fear, anxiety and emotions."
With research advancing, and medicine improving, cancer death rates are dropping. But it still requires the person to go to the doctor and admit something isn't right.
However, one LAD has just made it a step easier. 18-year-old Julian Rios Cantu, from Mexico, has invented a bra that can help detect breast cancer - after watching his mum suffer with the same illness.
Using biosensors, it measures temperature, which is logged in a mobile app and will alert the wearer to any changes.
It may not look fetching, but the fact that you only have to wear it for 60-90 minutes per week for it to have an effect, is surely worth it.
Featured Image Credit: Cameron StokesTopics: Texas