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How do you live with the fear of reoccurence?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
Try not to go there. You have so much life ahead of you. Live each day to its fullest. Don't let cancer take away anymore of your life.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Dear Kate,
Your faith hold on to it and don't claim it, if you beleive god got you through this and you know god spared you give the lord thanks. I told my husband I'm at peace because he spared me and people will bring you down so fast. I had horrible things said to me but I know they have...Comment 1Dear Kate,
Your faith hold on to it and don't claim it, if you beleive god got you through this and you know god spared you give the lord thanks. I told my husband I'm at peace because he spared me and people will bring you down so fast. I had horrible things said to me but I know they have little faith, I told my husband if my cancer ever come back and I knew I was going to die with it that I had come to the understanding that was the way god was going to take me home.So live your day to the fullest and be happy because we are here for now and it is gods will not ours
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Is there a way to manage the shock I am having from the diagnosis of breast cancer a week ago?
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anonymous
Stage 0 Patient
Hello,
I am newly diagnosed with DCIS. I fully understand how you feel right about now. I put this situation into God's hands. I educated myself about my diagnosis and I feel much better than I did at first. Just take it one day at a time. Find people you can confide in too. Stay active...
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I am newly diagnosed with DCIS. I fully understand how you feel right about now. I put this situation into God's hands. I educated myself about my diagnosis and I feel much better than I did at first. Just take it one day at a time. Find people you can confide in too. Stay active and I know this part is hard, but stay busy. I have found when I stay busy I do not think about it as much. My MRI and surgery is next week (just days away) then radiation treatments. The hardest part thus far for me is the waiting. If that is where you are, just hang on. We are all in this journey together. God be with you, P Carter
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I can only tell you what we've been able to do. We cried a lot than figured we have to do this so we have become educated as much as we can. Talk about it to those close to you. For us, our faith plays a major role also. God bless you.
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What is the chance of surviving breast cancer?
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I am struggling with how cancer consumes my everyday thoughts. This month is especially difficult when we are bombarded with pink everywhere. I finished treatment 7 months ago and I still have it on my mind everyday. When will it go away?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Betsy, unfortunately I can't answer that. I often wonder the same. Will it ever end? I am still in the middle of my treatments. I finished my last chemo just a few weeks ago and will have a double mastectomy in less than two weeks. Then finally radiation. And you're right...pink is everywhere...
Comment 3Hi Betsy, unfortunately I can't answer that. I often wonder the same. Will it ever end? I am still in the middle of my treatments. I finished my last chemo just a few weeks ago and will have a double mastectomy in less than two weeks. Then finally radiation. And you're right...pink is everywhere this month. Of course you and I...and all the other women
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Hi Betsy, sorry to hear your struggling, it is hard once you've had your diagnosis because it can never be taken back, so you live with thoughts. Everybody deals with their diagnosis differently and there is no right or wrong way to do so, your feelings are completely natural and normal. I have...
2 comments 2Hi Betsy, sorry to hear your struggling, it is hard once you've had your diagnosis because it can never be taken back, so you live with thoughts. Everybody deals with their diagnosis differently and there is no right or wrong way to do so, your feelings are completely natural and normal. I have dealt with my cancer with a huge smile on my face and a what will be will be attitude, it does not mean that this is the right way, it's just my way! The things that have helped me be positive are the following thoughts and minds set.
1. I can't change the fact I have cancer so I can deal with it with a smile or I can worry and be sad and disrupt my life far more, but my story will have to be the same ending no matter which reaction I choose.....so I choose to smile.
2. If I think about it everyday it won't change anything, I'll just be wasting more of my precious time and happiness on cancer, I refuse to give it any more time than I have to and it deserves!
3. Since I have been diagnosed with cancer I am now so well monitored that should there be any problems or further difficulties, I have a better chance of it being sorted than the general population.
4. I may be sore, I may be tired and I may have a very long journey ahead of me but I still here to make that journey and that means I'm wining this battle and cancer is losing.
5. If it comes back, I'll deal with it again and next time I'll have inside information. I will not waste my life worrying about something that may never come back. Should the worse happen.......I'm going my way, with my rules not on cancers terms.
All I can say is you are now 7 months post treatment, it will soon be 7 years then 17 years......enjoy them and show cancer that it picked the wrong person. You have done amazing, you should feel so proud of yourself for being such strong woman and getting to where you are now.
As for the pink everywhere, can get a bit much (I even found pink milk the other day?!!!) just think, the pink, makes pounds which pays for great cancer research, which helps all of us..........I'm still not drinking the milk though!!
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What can I expect from a surgery biopsy and how soon are the results shared? A lump on breast is about 3.5 cm was aspirated and resulted in a bloody liquid and revealed another behind it. (3cm with hardened walls and atypical cells...I'm scared)
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi DD, yes it's very scary waiting. It usually takes at least two days (sometimes longer) to get the biopsy results in. While you're waiting ...know that 80% of biopsies are negative. I pray you're in that 80%. Hugs
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was scared too so I know how you feel. Try not to worry until you know for sure what is going on. Remember God loves you and will help you through if you just ask.
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Stage 4 HER2+ ER+ --> Treatment is taking forever. Others finish, but I keep going. Do any others feel lonely, frustrated and depressed while watching others finish? I'm stable, but only if I continue treatment.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2001
Sue, I'm stage 4 and have been since 2007. I was able to stop treatment for 3 years because of no sign of disease after first year of treatment. A miracle from God for sure. Currently I have been on chemo since July 2010. I just look at it as a small inconvenience and enjoy every day God gives...
Comment 1Sue, I'm stage 4 and have been since 2007. I was able to stop treatment for 3 years because of no sign of disease after first year of treatment. A miracle from God for sure. Currently I have been on chemo since July 2010. I just look at it as a small inconvenience and enjoy every day God gives me with my daughters. Trust in the Lord, he will see you through. So many good treatment options out there that let you carry on a normal life. God never promised us life would be easy, but he did promise nerver to leave us or forsake us. may God bless you!
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Thanks everyone for your kind words and helpful advice. I have been in touch with our local hospital and they have some very nice nurses who have helped me vent and ask questions and it has helped a lot. I still feel the emotions but knowing its ok is a relief and helps me get over it. As...
Comment 0Thanks everyone for your kind words and helpful advice. I have been in touch with our local hospital and they have some very nice nurses who have helped me vent and ask questions and it has helped a lot. I still feel the emotions but knowing its ok is a relief and helps me get over it. As others have commented everyones journey is different but the emotions are pretty much the same. Thanks again and best wishes to all...
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Last chemo today yipee can not believe how quickly it has gone, start rads on 4th September. The light is getting near x x
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thank you all for the lovely comments, I really can not believe how quickly it has gone. Good luck to all still in chemo it will be done before you know it , lots of hugs to all x x
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Congrats!!!!
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Here's my question...I just turned 33, found out last night that I will have a bilateral and chemo can anyone help me out on what to expect as far as the chemo and reconstruction or any other helpful information?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Anonymous, I know we are all so sorry to hear at such a young age, you have breast cancer. Every woman's breast cancer is different on a cellular level. There are many factors and findings that go into the decision how your treatment will go. It depends on what type of breast cancer you have,...
2 comments 3Anonymous, I know we are all so sorry to hear at such a young age, you have breast cancer. Every woman's breast cancer is different on a cellular level. There are many factors and findings that go into the decision how your treatment will go. It depends on what type of breast cancer you have, the stage, the grade, and your age. You are in limbo right now because you are still being tested. Once your team have your treatment schedule set, your life will settle down. I can tell you, where you are right now is lousy. We really don't know what your treatment will be. As far as chemotherapy, everybody handles it differently. Some people it is tough, other people, like myself, it was relatively easy. They have very good druges to keep you from getting nauseated. You WILL lose your hair. That is a --for sure--. It starts to drop out at about 2 weeks after your first treatment. I did not have reconstruction but usually if you have a mastectomy and you are going to have reconstruction, they place tissue expanders to make a pocket for implants. There are other types of reconstruction and that will be discussed with you depending on your specific circumstance.
A suggestion for you while you are going through this diagnosis phase, take a spouse, relative and good friend to take notes and listen to what is being said. I did not remember a third of what was said. Thankfully, my husband and best friend came along to help me through this tough time. You have got to be your own best advocate. You have got to speak up, ask questions, and make sure you are getting the correct medication. Every woman's treatment will be different because it is not individualized for each woman. It is a long journey, but you will come out the other side a much stronger woman. Breast cancer treatment ain't for wimps! Hang in there.... you WILL make it!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and had a mastectomy and chemo in 2006, had breast cancer again in 2011, had surgery and radiation. Think positive! You can beat this! I also found out I have the brca2 gene(breast cancer gene) I am now 41 and trying to stay positive and eat healthy and...
1 comment 1I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and had a mastectomy and chemo in 2006, had breast cancer again in 2011, had surgery and radiation. Think positive! You can beat this! I also found out I have the brca2 gene(breast cancer gene) I am now 41 and trying to stay positive and eat healthy and exercise regularly.
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I am going in for my Oncoplasty surgery tomorrow. Please pray for me and wish me clear margins. This is my third surgery and my last try to keep my breast. If this doesn't work I will need a Mastectomy.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
God bless and praying for you
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
We will be praying . Best wishes and good recovery . Remember you are strong you are loved and you can do it no matter what gets thrown your way.
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My first treatment was Wednesday and so far so good. (no sickness or anything) Thank you god. I'm praying the next treatments go good too. Any advice?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
That's wonderful news! I'm very glad for you !
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
How are you doing now ??
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