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Courtney_J

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03/13/2020 at 2:46 PM

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Hello everyone,

Since the Coronavirus epidemic concerns many Americans (and Carenity members too), I've created this discussion to allow you to talk specifically about the virus in the context of cancer, as we all know that patients can be weakened by their treatments.

Have you received any special instructions from your doctor regarding your care? Are you going to limit your travel? Do you have any advice for others?

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Courtney

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cancer807808

04/27/2020 at 7:52 PM

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@bspires I had a similar experience. Had to wait in the car waiting to go in for my scans/tests, and then had a video call later with my doctor to talk about the results and next steps. Immediately showered and washed clothes upon arriving home too. This is such a weird time. I hope everyone is doing ok as well!

Take care and stay safe!

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04/29/2020 at 11:39 PM

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@sara_at32

I just had my visit with my Oncologist over the phone. I did have to go get blood drawn but was real careful, mask and gloves. Then sanitized car and changed clothes when I got home.

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Mari M.

04/30/2020 at 2:24 AM

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Hello,

im starting CT chemo this Monday. How bad are the after effects? Suggestions on nutrition.

thank you,

Mary

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05/07/2020 at 1:48 PM

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hi,everyone i have stage 1 breast cancer in DEC 20th 2019,then i have surgey done JAN 8th 2020 the cancer was in the sack it didnt went to my lump nodes thank you april limkeman

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06/09/2020 at 5:16 PM

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Hi everyone,

How are you today? emoticon cute

How are you managing your cancer now? Have you returned to a "normal life" after these few months of lockdown? Have you been able to reschedule or resume your regular treatments?

Feel free to share! We are all here to help each other!

Take care,
Courtney

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06/10/2020 at 5:44 PM

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@Courtney_J Good morning all

Things are slowly getting back to what they were here in SoCal. My Bone Scan has been done. Getting my port removed Monday.

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06/18/2020 at 6:32 PM

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@bspires Glad to hear you're doing ok. Things are starting to go back to normal my way too. Preparing to have a ileostomy soon. Wishing you all the best!

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06/19/2020 at 1:51 AM

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Thank you and best wishes to you also. You will be in my prayers

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02/18/2024 at 9:05 PM

I completely understand as I don’t have anyone to talk to also. I’m a widow & I live alone. My oldest son died in 2021 & my youngest son & his family live 3 hours. My father is dead & my mother has chronic back pain & is immobile. My younger sister lives with our mother & she is going through a divorce from her husband who abandoned her. My sister doesn’t visit me, help me, call me & rarely texts me. I have various cousins, a niece & nephew that are spread out in nearby states but are hours away from me. After I told my friends I had cancer, they quit contacting me. I have learned how to be my own care giver. It has been very difficult. I’ll admit I’ve been depressed, cried a lot, felt sorry for myself but I never gave up. I prayed & read my Bible everyday. Then I found cancer groups online like this one where I could share what I was going through & got empathetic responses. That really kept me going. I hope you find someone to talk to but I highly recommend the online cancer chat groups.

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