I Found Myself Again: My Breast Cancer Story with amoena

Hello, my name is Miri.

The summer of 2020 changes my life. I am 32 when I first sense that something isn’t right. Then comes the moment: my fingers discover a lump in my breast. I’m a nurse – I know this is not a good sign. Still, I hope. Later I sit with my doctor in front of the ultrasound. We both look at the screen – and we know what we see.

The biopsies confirm it – eight out of 13 lymph nodes are affected. For the doctors, these are numbers. For me, it means nothing will ever be the same. I begin writing in a small notebook to hold myself together. Thoughts, fears, hopes. A lifeline through two surgeries, 28 sessions of radiotherapy and hormone treatment.

I am one of 70,000 women in Germany diagnosed with breast cancer each year. But the number doesn’t help me. I’m not a statistic. I’m Miri.

During this difficult time, the name amoena keeps appearing. First on social media, where women openly share their stories, and later in my daily life.

“Straight after surgery, I wore the Leyla post-surgery compression bra. I remember exactly how safe and supported I felt. It was like a protective embrace, giving me the strength to take the next step.”

Leyla doesn’t just support me – it also protects the delicate tissue after surgery and aids healing. That reassurance means everything in a phase when my body feels so vulnerable. At the same time, I discover the value of connecting with other women. We are many. And I feel that amoena connects us, gives us strength and shows me I’m not alone. Physically and emotionally, I begin to feel better – until a new challenge demands my strength again.

After the surgeries I experience what so many women struggle with: lymphoedema. It causes me pain, swelling and the constant reminder of illness. It feels as if my own body sets limits I don’t want to accept. Every glance in the mirror reminds me the illness is not yet behind me.

“The lymph care products bring me relief. Especially the CuraLymph compression garments – they not only support me physically, but also give me back the feeling of control.”

In this phase I realise how much amoena has become part of my life. I wear many of their products; one I particularly value is the Linda Soft Bra with lymph pad. On its own, Linda doesn’t compress, but with the pad it provides gentle pressure. This flexibility makes it perfect for me: it feels comfortable, the straps aren’t bulky, and yet I feel how it relieves the swelling.

And then there is the mirror again. Every day my uneven breasts remind me of my illness. The left is smaller because tissue was removed. The right side constantly changes in volume because of the lymphoedema – hardly noticeable to others, but for me a constant reminder.

Thanks to the integrated air chamber, I can finely adjust the volume to my body. On the right side it balances out daily changes. On the left, the Balance Natura breast shaper restores the natural contour. For the first time, I see in the mirror a body that feels like mine again.

The visits to the fitting shop become an emotional anchor. The specialists listen, advise and know which solutions are right for me. It feels like an older sister taking me into her arms. The conversations and the products do me equal good.

And today? Yes, my illness has changed me. There are some things I can no longer do – run marathons, play the piano. But now I live more consciously, knowing that happiness waits to be discovered in small moments.

I used to stutter – now I dare to speak in front of many people. About myself and my path back to an active, joyful life. amoena has been by my side, paving the way – almost giving me a new life.