Hi Again, it has been a while since I last blogged. So much has happened....so much. My health is good, at least right this minute. I have had quite a summer though. I was in the ER a month ago with diverticulitis. Now I have to go in for a colonoscopy....bummer huh!
I also had to have another biopsy last week. This one was a surgical biopsy. Luckily my surgeon was able to do it in the office as an outpatient procedure! I went in for my scheduled mammogram and they found changes in my breast tissue. I knew something was wrong when they took too long reading the films. Then they came in and said they wanted to do an ultrasound. I tried not to freak out. They scheduled a needle biopsy. Then the day of the biopsy, my oncologist called and said the radiologist wanted to do a surgical biopsy instead of a needle one. It was upsetting and emotionally draining. I wish I could just "roll with it" a little better, but the fear takes over. It is all consuming. I did get the results back very quickly and they were all negative for cancer!! YEAH!!
A dear friend of mine said something that made me look at all this health crap in a little different light. She said, "Maybe God is blessing you by letting you look inside your body and not finding cancer". It has been a great relief to have to get so many scans and surgeries and have not have anything comeback abnormal. That really is a blessing!
I do believe all the chemo I had to do has caused havoc on my organs. Things just don't work the same. I am learning (slowly) to take better care of myself and treat my body like is should be treated. It has been a long, long process. I am facing these health changes with baby steps, instead of this all-or-nothing mentality. I am grateful I have the time to learn the lessons I haven't quiet gotten yet! I am still here learning.
Since it is October, which Breast Cancer Awareness Month...I want to put my plug in there, especially for those young women who might be concerned. I had yet another friend under age 40 diagnosed with breast cancer this past month. She had a similar story to mine in which she kept going to her doctor and was put off until it was too late. The cancer had spread to her lymph system and further treatment is now necessary. Ladies, you KNOW your bodies! If your doctors put you off and treat you like a "whiney woman"...find someone who will listen! Get to the bottom of it~
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About Me
- Dana
- Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States
- I am a 36 year old woman, married to a great guy, and together we have three beautiful daughters. I am a three and a half year breast cancer survivor. This past year I have become active in the cause of helping those who are batteling cancer!
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Hello
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Get well soon!
Love Carol
Stay strong...from one cancer warrior to another
Research Blog on Breast Cancer
Dear Friend
We are currently running a research blog or online discussion on the subject of information sources for women with breast cancer. We are seeking the opinions of both people have had or have family members with breast cancer.
In particular we are interested in the kinds of information you would like to see provide to women in this situation.
We would love it if you could share your story or just post useful resources for suffers, carers and family members
If you are interested there are two ways of participating. Firstly send me a message and I will send you a link to the survey
Firstly you could join our community The Patients’ Voice and we will send you invitation.
http://www.thepatientconnections.com/patients-voice/index.html
You would become eligible for our paid surveys if you do.
Or you could have a look at the blog here
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Thanks for your help in advance
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PS If you have not already done so why not become a friend online.
hi dear! I am looking for a breast cancer blog for exchanging links, and I found your site. ^^ mind exchange link with me?
http://breastcancer-guide.blogspot.com
This blog is great source of information which is very useful for me. Thank you very much.
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