Self Love with Bianca

Meet Bianca Muniz - you can follow her @bperformer

Meet @bperformer. She is a 23 year old singer/songwriter and she is currently battling cancer for the second time. She has the biggest heart and her soul is so vibrant it can light up any room. Her music is incredible! Oh and she takes some epic bathroom selfies at the hospital! I’m beyond excited to be sharing her story

When I was 11 years old I was diagnosed with ovariancancer. I had my right ovary removed, went through six months of chemo, and then was in remission for about ten years. At the age of 22 (November 2016) I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I had a double mastectomy- expanders were put in. I had 3 and a half months of chemo, and I am finally almost done with herceptin and perjeta. In December 2017, I had my “implant switch” and I am so happy with the outcome. It’s amazing to not have boulders on my chest!

So, besides the physical changes, my mind has taken the biggest hit. Anxiety is a new thing for me. I’ve never really felt anxious before. To make myself feel better I write about what I’m feeling- whether it’s a blog, or a song. Sometimes it turns out terribly and I throw the song out, but I always feel better when I’m done-like a weight has been lifted. I feel like it’s so important to be honest with myself and accept my feelings as they are.

This entire experience has made me love myself and my body more. It has taught me to take the time to learn who I am and accept myself. It has made me feel more confident, and has shown me how resilient I am.
It’s also taught me that looks are just physical, and nothing that happens to my body can change who I am 💪✨