Therapist's Aggressive Breast Cancer Battle Ends in Triumph After Five Years

Kerstin Dietrich, a specialist in sensory integration therapy and children’s mental coaching, discovered a small lump above her right breast in 2020. The discovery led to a diagnosis of an aggressive form of breast cancer on 27 May that year. She runs a practice in Oberdorf, supporting children with special needs and behavioural challenges. The lump was first missed by a mammogram but later identified as malignant through an ultrasound and biopsy. Dietrich then began a gruelling treatment plan, including two surgeries, 14 chemotherapy sessions, and 20 rounds of radiation. The side effects were severe, causing hair loss, the loss of her eyelashes and eyebrows, and intense pain.

Throughout her treatment, her family, especially her husband, provided steady support. Despite the challenges, she remained committed to her work and her patients. Today, she advises others facing a cancer diagnosis to seek professional help, such as psychotherapy. More than five years have passed since her diagnosis. Dietrich is now cancer-free, though she continues to take daily medication. She remains active in her practice, helping children in Oberdorf while sharing her experience to encourage others.