My Journey with Stage-Four Cancer During Pandemic

At 34-years old, Shayla Benoit, filmmaker and actor, is diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Her treatment also coincided with the early Covid pandemic and she had to fight for her life while battling immunocompromisation and six rounds of chemotherapy.

Shayla Benoit is a filmmaker, actor, and entrepreneur based in New York City.

Now in remission, she shares her experiences with the following:

1. Battling cancer and chemotherapy during the COVID  pandemic
2. The challenges of cancer treatment, including managing side effects, staying compliant with treatment, and battling insurance as a self-employed entrepreneur.
3. The importance of advocacy and self-care for cancer patients, Especially mental health and holistic rehabilitation.