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Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 27 8:29pm | Replies (116)

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@auntieoakley

You look like such a young beautiful woman, I hope you won’t let BC dim that light. There are many things to grieve in cancer, but there is much to be grateful for as well.
When my grandmother got the diagnosis, they said “we can try” and “ not much success” and she died. She just didn’t have the benefit of the treatments we have today. I remind myself that although chemo and AI aren’t a walk in the park, cancer comes with some real side effects too.
Dr. Susan Love once said there are two kinds of women “those who have breast cancer and those terrified of getting it”. I would add one more, those trying to live with the fear of recurrence and still trying to live. I find that talking here with others really does help.
@rhongirl really has some great thoughts on this. I love how she mentions not letting worry about tomorrow, steal today.
PS. Love the wrinkles pooch❣️

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Thank you so much for your thoughts. Yes, we can be grateful for better treatments today than during our grandmothers’ time. My dog is a service dog—mobility and balance. I might do better in a few months as I now have a new knee and hip. Your letter is a blessing in my life. Thank you ❤️