Victoria Raphael
Victoria, at 33 years old in late 2018, was diagnosed with stage 1A Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and triple hormone positive after her doctor found a small lump during a routine gynecology appointment. Since her cancer was detected early she was able to take the best course of action with the support of her phenomenal doctors, family and effective treatment plan. She is now cancer free. With amazing determination and positivity, she tackled 17 rounds of chemo, 6 weeks of radiation, 2 lumpectomies, and 1 reconstruction surgery - that’s no small feat! Prior to starting chemotherapy, Victoria was very fortunate to complete 1 round of fertility preservation and froze 13 embryos (8 genetically normal) with the intention of embarking the surrogacy journey with her husband Neema when she was cured. Feeling extremely thankful and blessed they kicked off the lengthy but beautiful process in the midst of the unknowns and resistance during COVID-19 and happy to announce she and her husband are expecting their first child in November with their surrogate Kristina who lives in Houston, Texas. Feeling so fortunate on the back of unlucky events her biggest message is: get tested early and often - stay positive and determined.
A Damn Good Life is not only an amazing resource for women who need financial aid for surrogacy but a destination to access the Super Woman power, positivity and support we all need battling cancer. Victoria is extremely excited and proud to build this community with Sarrah and Annie and can’t wait to connect and support the women and families who are exploring the world of surrogacy.
Victoria is the VP, Ops & Sales at HigherDOSE - helping bring infrared to the masses. In addition to A Damn Good Life, Victoria is starting a podcast airing late 2021 on Breast Cancer & Fertility. She lives in NYC with her husband.
