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Between the pandemic and treatments I've gotten into podcasts, not just for the boredom and sitting around during sessions, but also because sometimes it's all I have the energy to do. Sometimes even keeping my eyes open takes effort, so TV is out.
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Hi everyone,
I think this is an interesting topic that hasn't gotten much visibility. I will tag a few others and hope they can share:
@Katie91821 @KyLakeGirl @Missyg @CCherich @gg2222 @Clopez @SugarCub3 @Klreplogle @sherianne69 @BevSpicer @Griffithdm @DarPerrotta @Janetmaday @Lazydazy @Akolarova @Iamalifer @Trinidad @Diane2021 @Terimull @Joy113 @pryazz29 @ColleenTafaro
While in treatment for breast cancer, do you have a ritual, or habit? Do you watch something, read, write, play games, or knit? Is this something you did before, or is it a new activity?
Take care,
Lizzi
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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.
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Symptoms and complications of breast cancer
What was your age and what initial symptoms did you experience at onset?
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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.
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Hello everyone,
How are you today?
When going through treatment, patients may often turn to certain sources of comfort to take their minds off their cancer or what they're going through. It may be a TV show or book, a particular activity or ritual, or even a piece of clothing or blanket.
A member living with breast cancer on Carenity France just shared a testimonial with us where she explains how she turned to writing for comfort and to express herself while in treatment for cancer: Breast cancer: "Writing has become indispensable for me!”
What or whom did you turn to for comfort while in treatment for breast cancer? Was there a ritual or habit that helped you? A particular person or activity? Can you share any tips with other members who may currently be in treatment?
@catalinawoman @janetjanssen @Marieangie @JennieThomas0822 @Awin71 @Sher22 @Maria94 @Connie50 @MyrtleGirl72 @kbevans @lvpg1124 @countrymama @SandraH @Charlinda43 @Sexymamadre1 @Margarita71 @AlexHR712 @1DCROMO9
Feel free to share with us here!
Take care,
Courtney