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“I am a 20-year survivor and you'd think I'm used to the drill by now but every check-up still brings with it a flood of emotions,” penned actress Maritoni Fernandez yesterday, October 6, on Instagram.

The breast cancer survivor posted a photo of herself getting her routine check-up and said she feels a variety of emotions every time she visits the hospital.

“From being anxious heading to the hospital, especially now that it's in the midst of the pandemic, to being grateful and relieved when given the two thumbs up by my dear friend and doctor, Dra Barbara Perez of St. Luke's Breast Center,” she said.

Maritoni also related how thankful she is for her husband, Mon Dayrit, for accompanying her in her scheduled check-up.

“Today I didn't have my @leximalvarez1 to go with me as she is far away studying, but the Lord Jesus blessed me with a wonderful husband who drove me, kept me company, and patiently waited while I had all my tests done. Thank you, @mondayrit for being my rock.

“Thank you Jesus for the all-clear. I am deeply grateful. When it boils down to it, you realize nothing truly matters as much as your health.”

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Today I had my mammogram, sonogram and tomography done. I am a 20 year survivor and you'd think I'm used to the drill by now but every check up still brings with it a flood of emotions. From being anxious heading to the hospital, specially now that it's in the midst of a pandemic, to being grateful and relieved when given the two thumbs up by my dear friend and doctor Dra. Barbara Perez of St. Luke's breast center. Today I didn't have my @leximalvarez1 to go with me as she is far away studying, but the Lord Jesus blessed me with a wonderful husband who drove me, kept me company and patiently waited while I had all my tests done. Thank you @mondayrit for being my rock. Thank you Jesus for the all clear. I am deeply grateful. When it boils down to it, you realize nothing truly matters as much as your health. October is breast cancer awareness month so go get yourself checked. I know it's Covid and all but don't delay your check ups. Set an appointment and go get it done. You can safely go as long as you prepare properly. Nothing matters more than your own peace of mind. Remember always that early detection is key to surviving Breast Cancer. 💞🌸🎀 #20yearsurvivor #barleyqueenisasurvivor #deeplygrateful #wonderfullyblessed #earlydetection #icanserve #iambarley #herballorganic #BOOBwatch #JoinTheBoobment #WatchMeNow.

A post shared by Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit (@maritoni.fernandez) on Oct 6, 2020 at 7:42am PDT

To conclude her post, the 51-year-old actress shared her two cents on getting regular check-ups to detect any signs of breast cancer.

“October is breast cancer awareness month so go get yourself checked.

“I know it's COVID and all but don't delay your check-ups. Set an appointment and go get it done. You can safely go as long as you prepare properly. Nothing matters more than your own peace of mind.

“Remember always that early detection is key to surviving breast cancer. “

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Beach wall is up! Getting there, getting there. Thank you Lord Jesus. 🙏🏻❤️🌊 #beachhouse #deeplygrateful #wonderfullyblessed

A post shared by Maritoni Fernandez-Dayrit (@maritoni.fernandez) on Sep 1, 2020 at 3:52am PDT

It was in 2011 when Maritoni revealed that she has a lump on her right breast since she gave birth to her child when she was 26. At the time, her OB-gyn told her that she had nothing to worry about.

Years later, the lump was positive for malignancy, and had 40 percent of her right breast removed via lumpectomy.