Breast Cancer
- Blog Topics: Breast Cancer, Oncologist
- 2014: Malignant Neoplasm Of Upper-outer Quadrant Of Left Female Breast
My Latest Posts
Share Your Coping Strategies
Unfortunately, I don't always deal with some kinds of stress well. I tend to hold things in until it explodes out. One good thing is that once I let it out I'm over it and immediately...
Lifestyle Changes Since Diagnosis
As I am older, 64 when diagnosed, I don't have the body image problems someone younger may have. I also am not married so I didn't have any issues with how my spouse may react....
Breast Cancer Comfort, Care, and Routines
I didn't get a second opinion on my breast cancer as in going somewhere else and starting over because my insurance doesn't pay for that. I was already going to doctors that were...
Have You Dealt with Sexual Changes After Diagnosis?
I really haven't noticed any sexual changes because I haven't had a partner in years. My surgery was a small lumpectomy. There is a sore spot that probably is from irritation...
How Your Life Has Changed with Breast Cancer
I was treated for endometrial cancer and kidney cancer before I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was picked up on a normal screening mammogram. I couldn't feel it even after...
If You or Someone You Love Were Able to Be Symptom-free for One Day, How Would You Spend the Time?
I do not have symptoms from the 3 cancers I have had. I was blessed in that all 3 were found early. WORD OF WARNING, GET YOUR MAMMOGRAMS IN A TIMELY FASHION. A mammogram found...
What Kinds of Treatment Have You Dealt With?
I have been very fortunate in that though having had 2 other cancers before my breast cancer was discovered. In all 3 cases, the first thing was surgical intervention. I had...
Share What Alternative Therapies You Have Tried
I have not tried alternative therapy to treat the cancers I’ve had. I have used essential oils for relaxation and anxiety. The go-to oil is lavender. It works for relaxation,...
Your Support System For Breast Cancer
Discuss the support system you rely on to help face the emotional and physical challenges of breast cancerMy support system includes my doctors, family, and my church. I believe...
If You Were Able to Come Face to Face With Breast Cancer, What Would You Say?
Go ahead. Vent your frustrations. Share how you persevere in the face of the everyday struggles of breast cancer. When I first met you I was scared because you killed my mother....
A Lumpectomy Or Mastectomy: Personal Story
I was blessed in that my breast cancer was caught early. It was found on a routine mammogram. I started going every year after I turned 60. I couldn't feel the lump even after...
How Has Breast Cancer Impacted Your Role as a Mom?
My children were grown but have grandchildren when I discovered I had breast cancer. This was my third cancer. It was discovered during a routine mammogram. I was a little scared...
My Diagnosis Story
It was caught on a routine Mammogram, too small for me to even feel. My mother died from MBC so I had to be screened regularly. I usually put it off. This was the first time...
