Kyedae Alicia Shymko, a popular content creator and Twitch streamer, has recently shown her vulnerability and strength by opening up about her ongoing battle with mental health issues while undergoing cancer treatment. Known for her impressive gaming abilities in the widely acclaimed first-person shooter game Valorant, Kyedae has garnered a significant fan base in the gaming community, earning her a prominent position in the world of Twitch streaming.
On March 3, Kyedae took to Twitter to announce her diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells, leading to an abnormal increase of white blood cells that can disrupt the production of normal blood cells and cause various symptoms. After Kyedae's announcement, the gaming community rallied around her with an outpouring of support, including fellow streamers, pro players, fans, and organizations all sending their well-wishes and love for her to make a quick recovery.
Kyedae's brave and determined character has shone through her battle with cancer, evidenced by her tendency to make light of the situation with jokes. Despite her mental fortitude, Kyedae has recently opened up about how her cancer diagnosis has impacted her emotional well-being during one of her streams. In a vulnerable moment, she revealed that she was having a particularly tough day, and that although many people perceive her as strong, she is actually quite frightened. She emphasized that everyone is going through something, and she did not share her struggles for pity, but to remind people that appearances can be deceiving.
Kyedae's fans responded to her heartfelt words with an outpouring of love and support, flooding her chat with messages of encouragement. It's clear that Kyedae's honesty and bravery in sharing her cancer diagnosis journey has touched the hearts of many. While she faces numerous challenges, Kyedae has found solace in playing Valorant, which has helped alleviate some of the stress and anxiety caused by her illness as well as the hurtful and negative comments, many of which target her health.
Kyedae is currently undergoing chemotherapy for her cancer, which she has admitted has taken a toll on her body despite her looking energetic during streams. During a recent live stream, Kyedae cut her hair short, explaining that she wanted to take control of the hair loss that often accompanies chemotherapy. Hopefully, she will make a swift recovery and successfully overcome the mental health challenges that often come with such a difficult battle.