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Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Apr 1, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your transparency and sincere honesty. This touched a place inside of me as my “go to” is being tough and putting up a strong front. This year, I’ve been learning how to be honest with some of my family and friends. That also helps keep me honest with myself.
My husband died in January. I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in May. I chose lumpectomies. Pathology report was good; 5 consecutive days of radiation; taking Letrozole. Having some side effects from that. Dealing with those.
Walking about 2-3 miles a day and going to PT twice a week, plus working out at home. Eating healthy foods. Going to a counselor weekly. Have started yoga - first for me! Meditating daily. In other words, at last, at 79, I’ve been putting my health first.
None of us knows how much more we have of life, so do our best and live each moment to the fullest. Let gratitude be a way of life.
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It sounds as if you are enjoying your life more. Sometimes I think we are the lucky ones because we don’t take our days for granted. I don’t know very many cancer patients that are just going through the motions of living.
Cancer is hard, I am glad you are able to honest with yourself and others about that. I am also really happy to think about PT, and counseling being part of the program. I wish that were always part of the protocol for treating cancer.
Thank you for sharing your story here.
Can I ask if you are being treated at a large cancer center?