What a beautiful way to put things in perspective and might I mention very true :)
very well spoken We are all survivors
Very well said. In a nutshell to be precise.
Your extreme fatigue does not sound normal since you are two yrs out of TX. Please discuss this with your doc. Take care.
I agree with you. I see people who are going about their everyday life, and I sometimes want to shout--"Hey, don't you know I have cancer?"
Lisa that is so true. I was diagnosed in may of this year and still in treatment. I've always been a very upbeat positive person. While this is still true, I do struggle with some depression. And tired...whew. I don't see people or things in the...
Lisa that is so true. I was diagnosed in may of this year and still in treatment. I've always been a very upbeat positive person. While this is still true, I do struggle with some depression. And tired...whew. I don't see people or things in the same light as well. I watch them go about their lives and wonder if they really realize the importance in life. Yes....the triteness in some of them. We should care more about each other. Be kind and try to help each other when we can. It's not about who get get the most items and keeping up with the "Jones". Very well said. Good luck to you Lisa and thanks for the wonderful letter!
Diana
Thank you so much for your insight, It's very helpful. This is all very new to me. I am having my surgery on 10/27, a mastectomy and I am terrified. I do not know what to expect, my friends and family are amazed at how well I've been dealing with...
Thank you so much for your insight, It's very helpful. This is all very new to me. I am having my surgery on 10/27, a mastectomy and I am terrified. I do not know what to expect, my friends and family are amazed at how well I've been dealing with this but I think it's because may still be in shock. Thank you again you have given me a realistic view on what to expect.
Thanks! I have my surgery on my birthday, Nov. 9. My biggest worry is the money issue. I went back to school when my job went overseas'. I have no insurance and my unemployment will stop at the end of November when school is over. I live alone....
Thanks! I have my surgery on my birthday, Nov. 9. My biggest worry is the money issue. I went back to school when my job went overseas'. I have no insurance and my unemployment will stop at the end of November when school is over. I live alone. The future has me worry.
wow im glad i signed up . this made me feel better i just was diagnosed w bc and my journey is just starting. im scared but know i have to b strong and stay possitive thanks
There will be better days know that there are people who love you and pray for you
This is great ladies! I couldn't believe that i found this website and the question about feeling depression after lumpectomy. I had my lumpectomy 10 days ago, and a few days ago I was just thinking that I am feeling kind of down. Yes, I am...
This is great ladies! I couldn't believe that i found this website and the question about feeling depression after lumpectomy. I had my lumpectomy 10 days ago, and a few days ago I was just thinking that I am feeling kind of down. Yes, I am thrilled that the pathology report after surgery is great, and I am extremely grateful. But yet, I still am feeling somewhat sad and, I don't know, almost like people think I should be doing cartwheels because the surgery is over. I just don't know exactly how I feel. I appreciated reading all of the comments on this thread. Thank you all.
I discovered a large lump in my right breast Apr.30/12 & had a lumpectomy & 3 nodes removed May 24th. Amazing healthcare we have in this country of ours. I am sitting here in tears even though I know how fortunate I am. We will have my ...
I discovered a large lump in my right breast Apr.30/12 & had a lumpectomy & 3 nodes removed May 24th. Amazing healthcare we have in this country of ours. I am sitting here in tears even though I know how fortunate I am. We will have my pathology report in 12 days & I am so afraid of what it will say. Everyone is cheering me on because the surgery is over but I feel as Jan does, not sure of anything.
Me too Lisa
Of course there is. How you choose to handle it is what's important! After my bi-lateral mastectomies I felt so unattractive, very un-lady-ish, it depressed me. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. "I'M ALIVE" I HAVE VERY MANY BLESSING'S TO LIVE...
Of course there is. How you choose to handle it is what's important! After my bi-lateral mastectomies I felt so unattractive, very un-lady-ish, it depressed me. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks. "I'M ALIVE" I HAVE VERY MANY BLESSING'S TO LIVE FOR!!!
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Sandy- You are in my prayers for a quick recovery! God bless you and keep you safe. Sounds like you have the right attitude. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. You will get through this. You have a wonderful group of women...
Sandy- You are in my prayers for a quick recovery! God bless you and keep you safe. Sounds like you have the right attitude. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. You will get through this. You have a wonderful group of women on your side. Wear pink- you earned it! Love and hugs your way.
Thank you Kim!!
I have come this far because of amazing people like you!! Family and friends are great, but as much as they try to understand, they just can't. You let me know if there is anything i can do for you, my sweet friend!! I love pink,...
Thank you Kim!!
I have come this far because of amazing people like you!! Family and friends are great, but as much as they try to understand, they just can't. You let me know if there is anything i can do for you, my sweet friend!! I love pink, and wear it every day, even if it's a bracelet, to remind me how lucky i truly am!!
I had a "simple" mastectomy on Jan. 11. 2012 and have not found out what my next treatments will be. The tumor they removed was 5 cm. and infiltrating and growing at a pretty fast rate, so they want to do radiation, chemo and estrogen blockers. ...
I had a "simple" mastectomy on Jan. 11. 2012 and have not found out what my next treatments will be. The tumor they removed was 5 cm. and infiltrating and growing at a pretty fast rate, so they want to do radiation, chemo and estrogen blockers. I am very depressed and anxious about my treatments. Good luck to everybody going on this journey. It all happened so fast. Went to dr. on Dec. 21, he sent me to another on the 22 for a mammo & sonogram. On the 23rd they did an incisional biopsy, and on Jan. 11 a mastectomy with sintenal node biopsy(lymph nodes came back negative!)
Hoping for the best but not feeling very good. Good luck again!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
you go girl with one day at a time.Smile more,Love more,Hug more
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Attitude goes a long way. I had cancer six years ago and now facilitate a breast cancer support group. I know how important your mental state can make the journey easier or harder. Remember, you are not alone!
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yes it's very common! But remember there is much more to u than 2 breasts!!
Also, after my treatment were over- I felt lost, lonely exhausted. You phone doesn't ring as much - visits slow down, and everyone thinks- BAM!! you're well - they expect...
Yes it's very common! But remember there is much more to u than 2 breasts!!
Also, after my treatment were over- I felt lost, lonely exhausted. You phone doesn't ring as much - visits slow down, and everyone thinks- BAM!! you're well - they expect you to dance around every second happy, but C does a trip on your mind--- time helps-- support groups help and GOD helps! He hears your prayers. I am 3 yrs since last chemotherapy
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am just out of surgery one week. I will start chemo in a couple of weeks. I had uteran cancer four yearsago. I am much mores depressed than before. and scared
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am just out of surgery one week. I will start chemo in a couple of weeks. I had uteran cancer four yearsago. I am much mores depressed than before. and scared
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am just out of surgery one week. I will start chemo in a couple of weeks. I had uteran cancer four yearsago. I am much mores depressed than before. and scared
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am just out of surgery one week. I will start chemo in a couple of weeks. I had uteran cancer four yearsago. I am much mores depressed than before. and scared
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am just out of surgery one week. I will start chemo in a couple of weeks. I had uteran cancer four yearsago. I am much mores depressed than before. and scared
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am just out of surgery one week. I will start chemo in a couple of weeks. I had uteran cancer four yearsago. I am much mores depressed than before. and scared
anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Joan,
First off I'm so sorry you are dealing with all this. I still have days like this and am dealing with major back issues now. It's all so overwhelming and I think we all go thru this. The unknown is the worst feeling of anxiety I have ever...
Joan,
First off I'm so sorry you are dealing with all this. I still have days like this and am dealing with major back issues now. It's all so overwhelming and I think we all go thru this. The unknown is the worst feeling of anxiety I have ever experienced. I will pray for you daily and try to be strong and NEVER BACK DOWN. We have all got to find our new normal and I will say there are alot of good things I learned thru cancer. I found kindness in places I never knew existed, and truly appreciate the smallest of things now. Today is my 50th birthday, and I'm getting nipples for it! Never guessed that would be my wish, but it's another step closer to kicking cancer's butt, and you can too my sweet pink friend! Stay strong and remember to rest and I pray you are treated like a princess!!
Love, hugs and lucky shamrocks
Sandy
anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
Hi I am 49 years old 3 months ago I had uterus cancer and all I needed was surgery very early stage I was very happy about that. Soon about that I went for a mammography and I want you to know I havent gone in 7 years, bad on my part. I had to...
Hi I am 49 years old 3 months ago I had uterus cancer and all I needed was surgery very early stage I was very happy about that. Soon about that I went for a mammography and I want you to know I havent gone in 7 years, bad on my part. I had to have two biopsies and one turned out to be cancer. Wow double whammy I was so depressed! I went to top surgeon and she told me I needed a lymsectomy which I had a week ago. The tumor ended up being a grade 2 borderline between 1 and 2 . Tumor was 2.1 in size. Grade 3, er positive and lympe nodes neg and clear margins. Once again I was very lucky grade 3 is a fast growing tumor and it was caught early. Next week I go to oncologist wondering what treatments I will need. Why did you not just have a lymsectomy.
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had a lumpectomy 3 days ago and I'm still in pain and am very depressed. I went into this with such toughness but this is killing me. Didn't see the depression heading my way. I'm going to speak with my surgeon on Tuesday and inquire about...
I had a lumpectomy 3 days ago and I'm still in pain and am very depressed. I went into this with such toughness but this is killing me. Didn't see the depression heading my way. I'm going to speak with my surgeon on Tuesday and inquire about antidepressants. Not an easy road and I would love to know if others are experiencing this same issue. Thank you everyone!