Overview
- Álvarez announced the diagnosis in a Jan. 21 Instagram post, writing, "I was given a diagnosis, not a destiny."
- She said doctors confirmed the cancer and initial tests indicated no spread, according to interviews she shared with media outlets.
- The former Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2021 second runner-up is undergoing chemotherapy and described adjusting to the treatment's challenges.
- On Jan. 24 she posted a Reel wearing pink boxing gloves and a "Cancer warrior" headband, thanking supporters in Puerto Rico for their prayers.
- She plans to document parts of her treatment on social media to encourage early detection and support others facing cancer.