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Ohiogal

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18. I had no cancer in my family history either
Sun Feb 9, 2020, 08:58 PM
Feb 2020

When I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer 12 years ago. Hence I was like a walking zombie when they told me they found it on a routine mammogram. I just couldn’t believe it.

I Don’t know why others think it’s okay to tell you stories about their family members who didn’t make it. That’s about the stupidest most inconsiderate thing I can think of.

Treatments are even better now than when I had mine. They are discovering new drugs and therapies all the time. Side effects are minimized more so than even 5 years ago. Don’t be afraid of the scary terminology and the huge amount of information they will be imparting. If I ever had to go through with it again, I would in a heartbeat. Beats the alternative!

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Wishing you all the best... please let it be good news!! InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #1
Thank you. Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #14
Fingers crossed!! 🤞🤞 Keep us posted. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #19
When I had cancer Ohiogal Feb 2020 #2
Also Timewas Feb 2020 #5
My son is coming with me. Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #8
That's great that your son is coming with you. Ohiogal Feb 2020 #12
It's good to hear about successful treatment. Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #16
I had no cancer in my family history either Ohiogal Feb 2020 #18
"Did you get all of it" and "what do we do next." marble falls Feb 2020 #3
The surgeon took care of all that. Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #13
Here is a very helpful forum you might check out. Croney Feb 2020 #4
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I'm holding in the healing light, through prayer. wendyb-NC Feb 2020 #6
Thank you Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #11
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These are great! Thank you. Delmette2.0 Feb 2020 #10
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a Whole Foods plant based diet can help MLAA Feb 2020 #20
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