Individual is 'presently free' from cancer diagnosis - Cancer-free for the first time in her life
Steffi Brungs, a 36-year-old presenter, has shared a positive health update with her followers, nearly six years after her cervical cancer diagnosis1. In an interview with Bild, Brungs discussed her recent cervical cancer status and the importance of talking about the disease.
Brungs' doctor has announced that she is currently "safe for now" from cancer[2]. Moreover, her latest check-up revealed that she is now "HPV-negative," indicating that she is free from high-risk HPV types[3]. This development is a significant milestone for Brungs, who was first diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 31[4].
Brungs' cervical cancer diagnosis no longer occupies her daily thoughts, but it remains emotionally close to her when she talks about it[5]. She wanted to signal the importance of talking about cervical cancer and raising awareness through her announcement.
Many affected women reached out to Brungs after her announcement on Instagram[6]. However, she also experienced shaming from some people. Brungs remains grateful to be healthy despite her cervical cancer diagnosis[7].
Her doctor has advised to reduce the frequency of her examinations due to her current status[8][9]. Brungs has also been vaccinated to reduce the risk of cervical cancer reinfection[10].
Brungs announced her cervical cancer diagnosis on Instagram in early June, a few weeks after her wedding to Christian Wackert[11]. She found it difficult to talk about her cervical cancer diagnosis for a long time[12]. However, she now wants to use her platform to raise awareness and provide hope to others who may be facing similar challenges.
[1] https://www.bild.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-erkrankt-an-cervix-krebs-38195688.bild.html [2] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [3] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [4] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [5] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [6] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [7] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [8] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [9] https://www.bild.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-erkrankt-an-cervix-krebs-38195688.bild.html [10] https://www.bild.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-erkrankt-an-cervix-krebs-38195688.bild.html [11] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html [12] https://www.gala.de/gesundheit/steffi-brungs-cervix-krebs-freie-zukunft-10070771.html
- Steffi Brungs' positive health update on her cervical cancer diagnosis has sparked conversations within the community about the importance of discussing medical-conditions like cervical cancer and employing health-and-wellness practices.
- In her announcement, Brungs emphasized the importance of science and medical advancements in managing conditions such as cervical cancer and improving womens-health.
- Mental-health remains a significant aspect of Brungs' life, given her past experiences, and she continues to advocate for open dialogues regarding all aspects of health and wellness.
