About Leticia
Solo motherhood
I’m a recently separated working mother of two – 1 year old Isabela, and 5 year old Leonardo. My children are my life, and they keep me busy! During a recent routine appointment, I discovered that I have thyroid cancer.
Beyond the portrait
Some people know how busy a mother’s life is: shopping, bathing, taking care of the house, cooking, waking up early, getting ready for school, taking to school and coming to work… It’s not easy. Every day is like a race!
My daughter Isabela is 1 year old. She is messy and at the same time very affectionate. Leonardo is 5 years old – he’s a sweet, attentive, stubborn and very playful boy.
I recently went for some routine exams, just like I do every year. But this year the tests discovering thyroid cancer.
The doctor told me that this thyroid change is common in women over 30, and they often have no symptoms. It can be benign or malignant. Unfortunately, in my case it is malignant and I will have to undergo surgery to remove it.
I have had the support of my entire team since the beginning, my manager Marina Leitão, the medical management team (Celiano, Larissa, Laíne and Bia) and our president Andoni. I am very grateful for the attention and support!
It took two weeks of exams and now with all performed, I’m waiting for the day of the surgery (29/08), and I hope, when you are reading this, everything will have gone well!
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I share this story of mine to warn everyone to perform their health!