1 Year Survivor

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  • Re: HELP: Trying to better cope :-(
    I read your comments and this is what I want to tell you. Please read the entire message. On July 12 2007 I was sitting at my desk at work. I worked in the billing office of a local hospital so I had access to many different things. I decided I would be nosy and check the results of the breast biopsy I'd had just a day or so before. I couldn't...
  • HELP: Trying to better cope :-(
    I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May 2008 and have since underwent a lumpectomy, 4 rounds of chemo (which caused me to loose all my hair), a bilateral mastectomy with reconstructive surgery, a complete hysterctomy and another reconstructive breast surgery. Yes....all in that order. The most recent surgery being about 3 weeks ago. I feel extremely...
  • Re: not coping well
    First of all Hello Nanette, I am sorry that you feel that you are not coping well. I know from your message that you have faced some difficulty but I'm sure that you will find your way through with the help of God. Ok, as you may know I am a one year 6 month 9 day survivor, and counting . My lymph nodes were removed to be tested. Thank God they...
  • Re: not coping well
    hello im nanette a 2 year survivor of stage 2 breast cancer, with no insurance. i also am tired most of the time. i had no chemo or radiation either. may i ask what stage you were? my sister, who has insurance, has had a double masectomy and will have chemo, she also has stage 2. i feel like i was shafted ,and due to lack of insurance, screwed. sorry...
  • Re: not coping well
    I had my right breast removed in April 2008, and I still worry about getting lymphedema. Just keep up with the exercises and pray a lot. It's not easy for any of us to cope with what we're having to go through. Come here, post, reach out to others, and always ask questions when you see your oncologist. We're all here to try and help each...
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