Member Since: September 17, 2008
Last Login: September 20, 2008
Location: Fort Wayne, IN United States
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| Diagnosis: | Dx 2/18/2008, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+ |
| Diagnosed: | February 18, 2008 |
| Type: | Ductal Carcinoma In Situ |
| Recurrent? | No recurrence |
| Metastatic? | No |
| Stage: | Stage 0 |
| Lymph Nodes Removed: | 2 |
| Positive Lymph Nodes: | 0 |
| Tumor Size: | Less than 1cm |
| Tumor Grade: | Grade 1 or low grade |
| Hormone Receptor Status: | |
| HER2/neu Status: |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), Created: Sep 20, 2008 09:18 pm
Friends? What friends??melmedic06 - I'm so glad that you had some support through your ordeal. It sounds like you have a couple of "rockin" friends - God bless them!! Your comments about not being able to "catch" cancer reminded me of the first time I explained to my group of "friends" that I had Breast Cancer. I gave a brief overview of DCIS & then explained that, "The best news for all of you is - it's not contagious!" I was shocked at how many shoulders slumped with relief. Were they not aware that I was kidding? Apparently not. Any way - thanks to all. You've given me more support in the past 24 hours than I've had in the last 6 months!! Dx 2/18/2008, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), Created: Sep 20, 2008 09:11 pm
Friends? What friends??Everyone - Thank you SO MUCH for your words of support & encouragement. It's amazing (& sad) to realize that my experience is not unique. I have tried to put myself in my "friend's" shoes. I hope that I would have responded better to them if they had had breast cancer than they did to me. I turn 50 (yee, Gads!) on 9/29 & have tried to explain to my husband (Bless him) that I don't want a party. Why would I want to provide food, drinks, & merriment to people who weren 't there for me during my time of need (& still aren't)? Awkward. At any rate, I truly appreciate y'all's input:) Have a blessed day!! Dx 2/18/2008, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), Created: Sep 19, 2008 05:52 pm
Friends? What friends??Moogie - Thanks for the input. I certainly hope for support from here. I tried a therapist/psychologist. Her answer was for me to start walking & keeping a journal. Hello! Already there! What didn't she get? And how are those the answer to my depression? I guess I was (& am) looking for validation of my feelings & a renewed sense of self worth. Most of that was stripped away by my "friends" lack of concern (I revisited our conversaions to make sure I had said "Breast Cancer" & not "Hang Nail"). Any way, thanks for the comments. It's nice to know someone out there understands:) Dx 2/18/2008, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+ |
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Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), Created: Sep 19, 2008 05:06 pm
Friends? What friends??This is my first time posting ANYTHING. (Am kind of a technophobe.) But have found that all my "friends" have deserted me during my dx, surg, & rad. Why??? Does this happen to everyone? Some of these people I have know for 10 - 16 years & NO phone calls, NO cards, NO support!! I can't believe it & am having a hard time dealing with the resentment & bitterness because of it. I thought I mattered. HELP!! Dx 2/18/2008, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+ |
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