Maneesha, 16 years old — I was diagnosed with cancer (Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma) stage III when I was 12 years old. Funny thing was, I didn’t even know what exactly ‘cancer’ was but, I knew that cancer could cause death. I was pretty scared of course, because of this cancer; I might die anytime soon without even having the chances to say a proper good-bye. But, look at me now!

I admit that everything was not as easy as it looked. I might be smiling and laughing outside, but, deep inside my heart, I felt like I was being stabbed by thousands of knifes. Despite all of that, I still chose to be strong with the supports from my lovely family, relatives and friends.

I really appreciate my family for being there with me throughout the journey and grateful to Apak and Mak (my parents) because they convinced me to be strong; because the pain is temporary but the satisfaction after winning this battle against cancer, will last forever.

To all of you fighters out there, you’re never alone. Let’s kick the cancer’s butt together and if I can do it, why can’t you?