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They found a mass: How do you cope with anxiety and all the tests etc?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Nov 25, 2022 | Replies (157)Comment receiving replies
Hello Merry
Yes I had the port put in and it is healing up pretty good, it sure was a trip taking my first shower afterwards you kinda worry about it coming loose ! the biopsy came back as expected it is cancer, 4 cm one and a little one doctor said more than likely it would come back with positive results, I told the doctor that I really do not want to hear anymore bad news for awhile so just let me know if the treatment is working. 1st chemo last Wed. then had to go Fri, for port and biopsy then on Sat. it was like a roller coaster ride for 4 to 5 days I Thank goodness I was lucky and had my sister here with me for 5 days. went from my bed to the couch and almost thought I wouldn't make it. now I am just tired but I make myself get up and move it does make it better for awhile but you are always tired. someone told me about Ritalin for fatigue ever heard about that at all ? I am writing down everyday what I am going through and what I am changing, I am so happy that winter is over and the sun is shinning it sure does a soul good. hope you are feeling well and things are going good for you. thanks for keeping in touch.
stay healthy
Cynde
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@loula- Cynde-Good morning. Please don't start messing around with drugs to offset your fatigue! You'll have more problems than you can imagine. The fatigue that you have is a result of having cancer and chemo, a port put in, and all of the emotional ups and downs of cancer. It is normal to be tired when you are healing and having chemicals put into your body. By trying to fight the fatigue in any manner that isn't natural, and worrying about it just drains your system further. Your body is telling you, "Hey homey, stop worrying about what you don't like, you are making your fatigue even worse." You have one job right now and that is to take care of yourself by resting, drinking lots of water, and eating as well to help your body heal.
Thank you for asking about me. I had my first vaccination a week ago. Today I finally feel great. Although it is cold in southern New England this AM it will start to warm up now that spring is springing!
A journal is great. Are you also writing down your feelings? Have you read my blog?
https://my20yearscancer.com/
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Cynde I may have missed some of your posts. I do recall you had a bilateral mastectomy. Did you have the expanders put in for reconstruction? I have seen reconstruction on some patients back 11 years ago and the nipples were tattooed on by tattoo artist that plastic surgeons employee for that purpose and they looked beautiful. I can imagine what they're doing now 11 years later for that purpose. I sometimes wish that I had chosen to had a bilateral mastectomy instead of a partial mastectomy in the one breast. As I hate continuing to worry about reoccurrence in my breast. I'm glad that you're doing well and I pray for you.
Donna Levin