Styrian tells her story

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “Fear is a constant companion”

Silvia Fink was diagnosed with breast cancer in her early 40s.(Bild: KANIZAJ photography 2024)

Statistically, 15 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every day. Silvia Fink is one of those who faced the disease with invincible bravery. "I knew I had to fight to see my daughter grow up," says the Styrian. The current Pink Ribbon Month shows how we can all show solidarity.

Silvia Fink is 45 years old, lives near Gleisdorf, has an eight-year-old daughter and works in family law. Until a year and a half ago, the Styrian woman led a life like many others, but then came the shock diagnosis in February 2023: hormone-dependent breast cancer. "It was the worst week of my life," says Fink, "I was scared to death of the results of the tests."