23-year-old Cheyann Shaw was already Instagram famous before being diagnosed with stage 4 low-grade serous ovarian cancer. A self-proclaimed fitness enthusiast, Shaw loves to share health tips and workout clips with her 200k followers on Instagram and over 5k subscribers on Youtube.
Four weeks before her wedding, Shaw uploaded a different kind of video on Youtube. “My life has definitely done a 360,” she explained. “I’m going to cry, but I was told that I have cancer.”
Everything has changed dramatically in Shaw’s life – except for her positive attitude and presence on social media. Instead of ghosting her followers, she gives hope and courage to thousands by sharing her battle with cancer online. After multiple surgeries, shaving her hair, and moving across the country to be closer to family in Washington, she remains stronger than ever: “I will never stop fighting. I will never lose my faith. I will never let cancer win.”
Shaw gives courage to thousands facing the same battle. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the brave photo that Shelly Melton decided to share on Facebook after her mastectomy.