Posted by Tabitha on July 18, 2012, at 10:36:31
In reply to Re: I miss the good old days » Tabitha, posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2012, at 10:12:49
Thank you dear Phillipa. It does help to hear stories of women getting past this. There are so many.
I am sorry you live with fear of this thing. I never really feared it before. I didn't realize how common it really is, especially as we age. When I think about it I get angry and wish it was the norm for women to just get bilateral mastectomy as soon as they know they won't be needing to nurse any more children. Doesn't reduce the risk to zero but it reduces it greatly. Why are we walking around with these cancer prone things? Throw in a hysterectomy for uterine and ovarian cancer prevention as well.
Thank you for calling me strong. I don't always feel that way! My sister in law sent me a quote saying you don't have to feel strong before an ordeal, you can know you will be strengthened by the ordeal instead. I found that inspirational.
> Tabitha in the last year three of my old high school friends have gone through chemo, radiation for BC and are now on a SERM. All are doing well. Actually thriving, back at work, and one getting ready to volunteer at the local hospital, one married to a pdoc, and one my mammo tech. My neighbor is now at l0 years survival and works with Bras a manager who travels to teach others how to fit bras she also works with breast cancer surviors. I don't know how I'd do it I admit to fearing it greatly. I guess my message is hang in their and that you will join the many many females that survive and go on to live life fully. You are a strong woman. Let us help to support you. Please continue to post. Phillipa
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