Healed of breast cancer Miriam Pielhau shows courage

Healed of breast cancer: Miriam Pielhau gives patients courage

27/10/2014

In the spring of 2008, the TV presenter Miriam Pielhau was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, she is considered cured and wants to give patients and their families courage. Pielhau advises those affected: "Know your opponent, ask questions!"

To encourage patients and their families
Even celebrities are not immune to the shock diagnosis of cancer. In the spring of 2008, the TV presenter Miriam Pielhau was diagnosed with breast cancer. With surgery and chemotherapy she fought back to life, like „SpotOn“ reported. Today, the 39-year-old is considered cured and wants with her book „Handbook Against Cancer“ encourage other patients and their families. The counselor for those affected and relatives was by the German Cancer Aid, the German Cancer Society and an author of the „image“ Developed. In an interview with the „Picture on Sunday“ Pielhau explained how important it is to be informed about the disease.

„Cancer is like a soul earthquake“
„I've always asked a lot, but of course that also brings with me my job. But I am afraid that most of those concerned are asking too little. This is very important! You have to have the courage to bother lovingly, to really understand what happens to you“, so Pielhau. She went on to say that she still remembers the day when she received the devastating news from her doctor: „Cancer is like a soul earthquake. The world, as they were known, is completely destroyed, leaving behind a pile of rubble. It takes a lot of energy to find your way around it, and you need both good fellows and good tools. The tool is information!“

Completely symptom free for five years
Pielhau is now reportedly free of complaints for five years, is considered cured. Fear that the cancer could return, does not have the TV moderation: „These five years are already an important cure. But I also believe that it takes so long for the soul to really cope with the disease. At some point, the cancer is just a reminder of a challenging time, at best, to have made his peace - but nothing more that scares you.“ In that „Handbook against cancer“ Among other things, checklists for important questions to the doctor are included. These could be of help just when thinking fails after the shocking diagnosis.

Increased number of breast cancer checkups
How sensible it can be when celebrities go public with their experiences is shown by the example of Angelina Jolie. The American actress had amputated both breasts last year because of a genetic bias and publicly announced this. Their openness, according to experts, had a huge impact on other women. By the so-called „Angelina Jolie-effect“ The number of breast cancer screening studies has increased significantly in many countries, sometimes even more than doubling. (Ad)