I Survived Cancer and I Look Fine

That Doesn’t Mean I Always Feel Fine

Shiva Killing Cancer — Original Art by Shefali O’Hara

The painting above reminds me that I am strong. I painted it after my mastectomy to remind myself that I was a warrior, a conqueror, and that my cancer was being destroyed.

To people who are not close to me — I seem to live a normal life. I seem active and…

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Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.

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Shefali O'Hara

Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.