She began receiving chemotherapy infusions and had adouble mastectomy.
Her cancer responded well to treatment but it is metastatic, meaning it hasspread to other organsin her body.
“Over 100 women die every day from metastatic breast cancer.
Luis Pons
We need to find a cure for this deadly cancer ASAP.”
Throughout treatment, Kudirka continued to dance as often as possible.
“I have danced all through my treatments,” she shares with SELF.
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“My doctorsencouraged me to continue staying active.
Staying active helped minimize the side effects of my chemo treatments and the drugs to work more effectively.”
Kudirka has resumed many aspects of her pre-diagnosis routine, but her regular infusions have put her into earlymenopause.
Andrew Holtz
She also experiences dizziness and other side effects that can sometimes make it tough to dance.
Kudirka is known on social media asBald Ballerina, where she shares her experiences and inspires others fighting cancer.
Cancer changes your perspective pretty quickly, KudirkatoldPeople.
Andrew Holtz
I am grateful for every day that I am healthy and strong enough to dance.
Now I long for those days.
Take a look at some beautiful photos of Kudirka dancing below.
Andrew Holtz
Best wishes to Kudirka on her journey.
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