Belen Rodriguez has opened up on a television set for the first time, to talk about how she’s dealing with throat cancer. Honestly, the journalist shared the details of this difficult phase: “This is going to be a turning point, from now on I will respect myself and leave everything that needs to come out because I had a very bad time, I suffered a lot, I am in my living room. I spent hours crying alone.
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© TelecincoBelen began by explaining how he first noticed the symptoms: “I started having a sore throat in May and I thought it was a cold that had gotten complicated, but I realized it was something more important.” It was then that a casual conversation on his program made him reflect: “One day, you told me that I was shouting too much and when I verbalized it, I realized that something was really happening. I knew that something was wrong, it was very clear to me. ” Therefore, he went to the doctor: “I told him that I had terrible pain in my ears and throat, and he told me to go to an ENT doctor.”
© TelecincoThe news wasn’t unexpected for her, although it was shocking: “I know my body very well and I never feel bad… Deep down I knew I had it and that’s why I didn’t want to go to the doctor,” she admitted. The doctor, whom she described as “wonderful”, gave her a straight diagnosis: “My legs started shaking and I was very nervous, he gave me a hug and told me that he would always be with me.”
© TelecincoDespite the injury, Belen faced the situation calmly. Of the cancer, he declared: “I’m sure they’re going to remove it, they’re going to operate on me, that I’m going to get better and, if not, nothing will happen… But I’m sure it’s going to be OK.”
© TelecincoThis is not the first time to face such challenges in life. He recalls how, two years ago, he went through a very difficult period emotionally: “I experienced several episodes in a very short period of time that destroyed me… That’s when I threw in the towel on a personal level.” Decided to change life: “One day I looked in the mirror and I didn’t recognize myself… I decided I had to take control of my life again.”
© TelecincoSince then, he began a process of self-discovery: “I started therapy, I read 40 books in a row, I wanted to know what was happening to me and, above all, why it was happening to me. I did.” Belen devoted himself completely to himself: “I love myself again and no one will take it away from me.”
© TelecincoEven in the darkest moments, she found new strength. Regarding the impact of her diagnosis, she admitted: “I did not expect the messages of encouragement and affection that I received. However, he clarified that he tries to maintain his daily routine and give normality to his life: “I don’t feel sick, I don’t think that something serious is happening, only When I find myself stuck in those tubes. “
© TelecincoAs he explained: “Until now I’ve kept quiet about what happened to me so as not to talk about other people… Everything I’ve kept quiet about is in my throat.” Now, she sees this experience as an opportunity to change: “This is also going to be a turning point, from now on I’m going to respect myself and let go of what needs to come out.” In the process, he also remembered his brother Pedro, who died years ago: “Of course I always remember him. I loved him going to the doctor,” he remarked with tenderness and humor.
© TelecincoBelen shows that even in the most difficult times, strength and hope are essential. “I feel invincible and I’m a whole new person,” she insisted. Although he knows that the road will not be easy, he fully believes in the future: “I am very magical and I know that it is going to be good. I will have to go through many treatments and difficult moments, but I really believe that everything will be fine. .”” Her friend and colleague Emma Garcia summed up the admiration and affection everyone felt for her: “You are legal, authentic and generous. We are totally with you.”
