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For about 8 weeks now I've been dealing with first the possibility and then the confirmation of breast cancer. I had to go through the usual mammo, spot mammo and biopsy routine. This took a total of 8 weeks through today. I've noticed In the last week, I've received:
A solicitation through the mail for supplimental cancer insurance
A solicitation through the mail for a donation for cancer research
A solicitation on e-mail for a cancer support website.
I don't recall ever having this sort of stuff delivered to me before. Since I've kept this condition very much just between just my husband and myself (and now you good folks) I'm very weirded out by such specific "junk mail". Am I just being paranoid? Has anyone else had this sort of targeted mail thing happen after being diagnosed with a serious disease?
For about 8 weeks now I've been dealing with first the possibility and then the confirmation of breast cancer. I had to go through the usual mammo, spot mammo and biopsy routine. This took a total of 8 weeks through today. I've noticed In the last week, I've received:
A solicitation through the mail for supplimental cancer insurance
A solicitation through the mail for a donation for cancer research
A solicitation on e-mail for a cancer support website.
I don't recall ever having this sort of stuff delivered to me before. Since I've kept this condition very much just between just my husband and myself (and now you good folks) I'm very weirded out by such specific "junk mail". Am I just being paranoid? Has anyone else had this sort of targeted mail thing happen after being diagnosed with a serious disease?
Yes. When my dad had cancer, I was the main contact, some how everything came to me. Donations for the cancer society & phone call solicitations. I'm not sure about email. I joined a cancer site but haven't gotten anything.
8 weeks sounds like a long time. I don't think it took that long with my mother in law.
There is a post in here by Roma that might help you out. Tons of great links & info in it.
Can I ask a personal question? As I'm going through peri- menopause; hot flashes are killing me. I've been thinking of bio-identical hormones because it seems like people that have been on synthetic have a specific type of breast cancer. Curious if you've taken hormones? If so, you might want to see if there is research being done.
Good luck. We're all here if you need a shoulder. I've had my own cervical scare and know how hard it is.
Yes. When my dad had cancer, I was the main contact, some how everything came to me. Donations for the cancer society & phone call solicitations. I'm not sure about email. I joined a cancer site but haven't gotten anything.
8 weeks sounds like a long time. I don't think it took that long with my mother in law.
There is a post in here by Roma that might help you out. Tons of great links & info in it.
Can I ask a personal question? As I'm going through peri- menopause; hot flashes are killing me. I've been thinking of bio-identical hormones because it seems like people that have been on synthetic have a specific type of breast cancer. Curious if you've taken hormones? If so, you might want to see if there is research being done.
Good luck. We're all here if you need a shoulder. I've had my own cervical scare and know how hard it is.
Thank you so much for the good thoughts and info. I'm very optimistic as its diagnosed as stage one and Dr is confident that a lumpectomy with radiation will take care of it. My Dr is through the MD Anderson Cancer Center here in Houston so I'm very much on the cutting edge(no pun intended) of all treatments & research out there if needed. As to the length of time for diagnosis, have to admit some of the 8 weeks it took was my fault. I might have dragged my feet a bit between appointments not wanting to think it was anything more serious than an overly cautious doctor I'm really weirded out about how marketers have gotten my info including a disease diagnosis! Way to "Big Brother" for my taste. I may have to read my insurance info a little more closely to see if they sell info to marketers
As to your question, I used to take HRT but haven't in over 20 years now. Should explain that I had to have a complete hysterectomy back in my 20s so I went through menopause a very long time ago. (I'm 50 now). I was considered a low risk for breast cancer due to my medical history. Can't be of much help there but I know what you mean about hot flashes. Been a long time but one never forgets that particular experience. Good news is that they seem to go away after around year 10.
So sorry, Va-Cat. There is a psychological principle called something like the availability factor. When cancer is not in your thoughts, you discard w/o even noticing anything about cancer. But when you are thinking about it, you see all the things you missed before. Not to say someone didn't sell a patient list, either.
So sorry, Va-Cat. There is a psychological principle called something like the availability factor. When cancer is not in your thoughts, you discard w/o even noticing anything about cancer. But when you are thinking about it, you see all the things you missed before. Not to say someone didn't sell a patient list, either.
Va-Cat, good luck with your treatment! It sounds like you have the best breast care treatment available (I did a lot of research when my mom had it).
I agree with SouthernBelle. It's right there in your mind, so you notice it when you wouldn't otherwise. By the way, I got a mailing from the cancer society recently, too. I set it aside to send in a donation. Thanks for reminding me to take care of that.
More likely people are stealing lists of names. It is still very disturbing and disappointing.
Scrip: a good book, music that makes you want to dance, a wonderful meal, sunshine on your face, quiet conversation in the wee hours...
Best of luck
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The doctor SOLD her name to a mailing list.
More likely !
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My Dr is through the MD Anderson Cancer Center here in Houston so I'm very much on the cutting edge(no pun intended) of all treatments & research out there if needed. As to the length of time for diagnosis, have to admit some of the 8 weeks it took was my fault. I might have dragged my feet a bit between appointments not wanting to think it was anything more serious than an overly cautious doctor
I'm really weirded out about how marketers have gotten my info including a disease diagnosis! Way to "Big Brother" for my taste. I may have to read my insurance info a little more closely to see if they sell info to marketers
. Good news is that they seem to go away after around year 10.
