I Didn't Choose Cancer. I Chose What Came Next.

"This personal narrative explores the intersection of lived experience, healthcare, and artificial intelligence following a Stage IIB breast cancer diagnosis. It details the inception of CHIFAA, an AI-powered platform designed to provide culturally grounded, multilingual support for women facing breast and cervical cancer across North Africa. Ultimately, the piece emphasizes the necessity of human-centered AI governance that incorporates missing voices and adapts technology to human needs."