I was just diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday - the doc thinks it's stage 2 ... Do people die from this?? Why is everyone being so positive ?
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Sarah Adams
Survivor since 2010
People die from car crashes, cancer, or even a common cold (depending on their health). The reason people are so positive is because YOU are NOT going to die from this. You have to find the fight inside you & use the love & support around you to kick some cancer ass. Without a positive attitude, the ass kicking is not as easy. Cancer & chemo may take your hair, possibly your toenails, & likely your breasts...but it doesn't have to take your life. You've got cancer...it doesn't have you.
It's scary, I realize. And you have every right to go through phases of sadness or anger or whatever else you feel. But in the end, it comes down to a battle. And cancer is a tricky little bugger, but this is a battle you will win! If ever you need support or just want to vent, know that people like me are here for you, too. Sending love your way!
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Brooke Lancaster
Stage 2A Patient
Negativity will get you no where. Believe me. It's mind over matter, you stay positive, positive things will come your way. I guarntee it. It's the only way I have made it thru this battle thus far. I don't think about death and just like the other ladies said, we can all die at any time by any particular reason, its the not thinking about death that remains for me. I have too much to live for and my life is worth it to me. Cancer is a side block for most, now a days there are survivors with worse cases than ours. I know a woman who was diagnosed at stage 4 and it has spread to her stomach and lungs, and she's still going on and living life.
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Sharon Danielson
Survivor since 2007
I asked the doctor who did my biopsy the same question. "Am I going to die from this?" She snorted and said an incredulous.... "FROM THIS? ARE YOU KIDDING?" From that moment on my entire outlook regarding my survival completely changed. I took every single step as one more appointment closer to getting back to my normal life. This was not going to kill me unless I was hit by a bus on the way to one of my appointments. I has invasive ductal with one positive node. I chose to have a mastectomy, no reconstruction 4 rounds of chemo and am coming to my final year of Femara as a hormone blocking drug. I not only survived but thrived. Ironically, there is something positive about having breast cancer and my other sister's out there can understand this. I know where you are right now you probably think the chemo must have cooked my brain. You WILL be ok, you WILL LIVE! You are a warrior, so you put on your armor and march right in for each of your appointments! Be strong, keep a journal, surround yourself with most positive people. We are all out here standing with you in spirit. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DIE.... just don't jay-walk.... stay in the crosswalks!!!!
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Barbara Franzen
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had triple negative breast cancer in 2001 and it was cured. Just finished treatment for a new (same kind) of breast cancer in the other breast. For me, both these episodes were a wake-up call that life is not forever and I learned to truly appreciate the day. Not that there weren't moments (and sometimes still are) that I feel a little down, but mostly, when they told me the first time, I made up my mind that I would live every moment I had to the fullest. It is a wonderful way to live! Good luck to us all.
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Eleanor Johnson
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was told in 2003 that I had stage 3 Breast Cancer. Ten years later by the grace of God, i'm still here and doing great.
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Karen Schroeder
Stage 1 Patient
After my bilateral mastectomy in October I wax diagnosed with stage 2a. I was feeling very strong and in control until my first post surgical appointment. I just started crying and told the doctor I don't want to die. She was very comforting and told me I was not going to die. I know what the odds are, but I have great doctors up to date treatment and try every day to feel positive. Although I hate it when people say you have to stay positive. Because you have your days, the imp
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Karen Schroeder
Stage 1 Patient
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lisa epstein
Stage 1 Patient
Hi I am 49 and over the last 4 months I had uterus cancer and breast cancer. My uterus cancer was caught very early, stage 1 grade A and I I needed was a hysterectomy. I than had my mammography which I neglected for 7 years and they found a nodular which was cancer. I had a lumpectomy and the tumor was so so tiny 2.1mm they usually don't see it less than 5mm. Once again all I needed was surgery and I will be having radiation. There was clear margins and my nodes were negative once again everyone tells me how lucky I am but still always depressed and having a hard time thinking positive. I always thought once you get cancer that it but what I have been reading and hearing its a new world. I wish I could put all this behind me after the radiation and not keep thinking it will go to my other organs!!!
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lisa epstein
Stage 1 Patient
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Karen Schroeder
Stage 1 Patient
Sorry I always do that. The important thing is to give yourself time, but then pick yourself up and you decide your life. It is now February and every day I feel stronger than ever. Everyone is being so positive because you are going to do fine. But you have to realize that for yourself, you don't have to be happy every moment but you do have to decide that you are stronger than this. And I agree with the other post. Breast cancer may not be the best thing to happen to me but I know now I am a strong woman and every day I get better I feel there is nothing I can't do, and I am finally able to love myself imperfect body and all.
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Cathy Wadkins
Learning About Breast Cancer
Dear Adia,you being a stage 2 thank God you are not what I was. I was diagnosed as a stage 3 but the early part of 3 and mine was in my lymph nodes, your stage 2 isn't do I'm so glad you got it early. Everything is different when it gets in the lymph nodes. But I would get it checked out if you should take some chemo, my friend had her breast removed and she was early and they tested her breast to see if she needed to take chemo and sure enough she tested at a medium so they give her 3 treatments, and she's doing great
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Kristy Strack
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was stage two, and it was in my lymph nodes. I had chemo, it came into another lymph node higher up, so then I had radiation. Yesterday, I went back to Vanderbilt and I got a clear Petscan!! It may not be fun, and is definitely scary, but people beat this! Just pray hard and believe!
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Elise Merchant
Learning About Breast Cancer
It not going to help i were negetive is it? studies prove that a positive mind can lead to health boosts :-)
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Rosalyn Da Costa
Learning About Breast Cancer
Nicely said!! That's it right there!! Send positive thoughts!!
10 months ago • FlagAmanda Metivier
Learning About Breast Cancer
Agree!!! I have stage 2 and have never felt like I was going to die.
10 months ago • FlagAida Rivera
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thank u all so much for your support it helped me alot!
10 months ago • FlagElise Merchant
Learning About Breast Cancer
I agree!
7 months ago • FlagFrancine Williams
Learning About Breast Cancer
Well said
6 months ago • FlagAli S
Survivor since 2011
But please allow yourself to feel sad on your down days. Its important to feel the way you feel and not put up a positive facade when you're having a crappy day. When that happens, cry, talk it or with someone who will let you vent and give you...
But please allow yourself to feel sad on your down days. Its important to feel the way you feel and not put up a positive facade when you're having a crappy day. When that happens, cry, talk it or with someone who will let you vent and give you compassion (not pity). Having hope is also key.
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Tyronzia C.majors
Stage 2A Patient
This is such a touchy subject you know! The answer to your question is no i and currently ungoing chemo i have invasive ductal carcinoma and i am stage 2 A. I also was diagnosed tripple negative. I have had two surgeries a lumpectomy and also a...
This is such a touchy subject you know! The answer to your question is no i and currently ungoing chemo i have invasive ductal carcinoma and i am stage 2 A. I also was diagnosed tripple negative. I have had two surgeries a lumpectomy and also a port placed for my treatments. Cancer is a scary subject when your hearing doctors tell you this info but to get through this you must fight it and not let it fight or beat you. This is the test of all times and if you keep the faith and have the strong support system from firends and family and believe in yourself and the power of prayer you can do this. I was so scared and i am 32 with three kids so the fear for me was un imaginable but i have an aunt who went through this and she has been in my life through this all and giving me all the strong words of encouragment. Stay strong do all your research and do exactly what the doctors tell you and be aware. You will be just fine. You will have up and down days trust but the key is no stress and talk about things with those who want to listen. I agree with that! Your hope and faith is in Gods hands and your hands!
Zandra Carruthers
Survivor since 2006
Hi Tyronzia,
You are a true warrior and the real definition of being a Sister of Hope:) While going through your own battle at such a young age, taking care of you children and your husband you still show compassion for others that are going...
Hi Tyronzia,
You are a true warrior and the real definition of being a Sister of Hope:) While going through your own battle at such a young age, taking care of you children and your husband you still show compassion for others that are going through the same journey as yourself. I know without a shadow of doubt that you are a special angel that was chosen to hold the hand of those that have been and will be diagnosed with breast cancer. My prayers are with you as you continue through your journey. Stay encouraged and remeber that this to shall pass. You are truly LOVED:) and you have both of my hands to hold on too.
lisa epstein
Stage 1 Patient
I hope this is true that we will not die from this!!!! Very scarey just the word alone.
3 months ago • FlagTeri-Ann Tompkins
Patient
It is scary, but technology, good medicine, survival rate is on your side. Listen to your medical team, keep your appointments and know you will look back one day and it will be your story that will inspire someone somewhere. <3
3 months ago • FlagHannah Hudson
Learning About Breast Cancer
Is sooo true I'm 23 and I ended up with cancer I will have a apointment with the doctor I hope I don't dieeee
3 months ago • FlagEvelyn Heilbrunn
Survivor since 2012
Aida, I am being treated for Stage 2A breast cancer right now -- one more chemo treatment to go! My doctors have told me "we're going for a cure here", and I totally believe it WITHOUT QUESTION.
Breast cancer is not automatically a death...
Aida, I am being treated for Stage 2A breast cancer right now -- one more chemo treatment to go! My doctors have told me "we're going for a cure here", and I totally believe it WITHOUT QUESTION.
Breast cancer is not automatically a death sentence. I know when you're first diagnosed it's probably one of the worst things you've ever been told, and your mind bounces around a million different places. The first one is probably whether you're going to die -- I know that's where mine went!
Information is everything when you're first diagnosed, but take it in at your own rate. Don't get it from the internet -- get it from your doctor, a second doctor, any professional you see and can rely on.
I also recommend you have a personal "advocate," whether it's a relative, friend, or someone you trust. Your advocate can go with you to appointments, take notes, and stand up and speak for you when you don't feel like you can.
Just do your best to take it step by step and not get ahead of yourself. Go forward with treatment, whatever it may be. The odds are significantly on your side. Best of luck.
brenna cole
Learning About Breast Cancer
my gramma has 1 session of radiation to go, stage2!
19 days ago • FlagKristy Strack
Learning About Breast Cancer
Love that answer!!
12 days ago • Flag