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I have to say, "Kudos" to those of you who have been caregivers longer and more intensely than I have been. I don't know how you do it. I'm at the very beginning of this. Little things that aren't important anger me (like the moron at work who put all sizes of paperclips in the box of large paperclips). I'm easily fed up with people, with my lawn mower, with business owners who can't even flippin' call me back (who must be independently wealthy).
today marks 6 years since i finished my 48 daily radiation treatments! i did have some serious issues from the treatments and meds in the first few years that followed, but, now, i am getting great ck ups and back at work 4 1/2 days a week. i have even quite worrying every time i have an ache, pain or abnormality of some kind.
my wish is that all the "evil c" patients and caregivers can get their life back like i have.
I am a bit worried today.
I'm 9 years past breast cancer and a mastectomy, chemo and radiation, but have had zero issues since then. Until last week's mammogram which showed something different from last year. Today I go for another mammogram.
Since I've experienced the bad news before, I'm well aware that I could be starting down that same road again. Pretty nervous right now, but I think the radiologist is going to read the pictures while I'm there, so I won't need to stew much longer.
Just venting, really.
Gentlearts, I hope all goes well for you today. I am so thankful for getting diagnostic mammograms yearly because they will actually read those while we're there. After going through breast cancer, I don't think I could wait a week or so for results anymore. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed that you'll get good news today.
Gentlearts, I hope all goes well for you today. I am so thankful for getting diagnostic mammograms yearly because they will actually read those while we're there. After going through breast cancer, I don't think I could wait a week or so for results anymore. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed that you'll get good news today.
Thank you for the encouraging words. Today, I had the follow up mammogram, and an ultrasound, and the result was GOOD. So thankful.
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I am a bit worried today.
I'm 9 years past breast cancer and a mastectomy, chemo and radiation, but have had zero issues since then. Until last week's mammogram which showed something different from last year. Today I go for another mammogram.
Since I've experienced the bad news before, I'm well aware that I could be starting down that same road again. Pretty nervous right now, but I think the radiologist is going to read the pictures while I'm there, so I won't need to stew much longer.
Just venting, really.
Hi Gentlearts. I'm sorry. It's stressful. Sigh. I was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive breast cancer (ILC) 2 weeks ago. Both breasts. My life has been turned upside down. I'm scheduled for a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on the 24th. Possibly chemo and then radiation.
I'm ok. It's still considered early stage cancer. I have a lot of support and excellent medical care. But I'm still scared.
Thank you for the encouraging words. Today, I had the follow up mammogram, and an ultrasound, and the result was GOOD. So thankful.
That is wonderful news!
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