Now what? Scanxiety, survivorship, fears, and figuring out your different normal.
Managing life after a breast cancer diagnosis, including rediscovering intimacy, coping with fear of recurrence, reconnecting relationships, sharing hobbies and interests, and finding inspiration in daily life.
For those who have met on Breastcancer.org and want to continue growing their cybersibling friendships beyond cancer.
A place to talk about how your diagnosis has affected you after active treatment ends. Discuss long-term side effects, fears and joys, silver linings and other ways your diagnosis has impacted your life.
A place to donate and trade breast cancer items free of charge (e.g. head covers, mastectomy products, swimwear, breast cancer support products). No money may be exchanged, even for shipping. All mailing addresses must be shared via private message and no phone numbers exchanged.
I thought it might be fun to start a thread on what we are having, making or had for dinner. Sometimes it is the best tuna steak you ever had, sometimes it's a can of soup. But we all do it every night in some form or another. Maybe we can give each other ideas on what to make, or bitch about what we had, or the fact that…
We're using the phrase "different normal" instead of "new normal" here. A person's transition out of active treatment into this "different normal" varies. All people and situations are unique. There are no right or wrong answers or timeframes. Share your experiences here!
Hi, We went the cold cap route for our daughter when she was going through chemo for IBC. We purchased a number of freezer packs for her hands and feet. She was able to retain her hair and didn't suffer from neuropathy. So it does work! I would love to donate the freezer packs to someone who is in need. Please reach out. JW
Now that active treatment is over, I imagine my next few appointments we'll be working on the surveillance plan. It would be so helpful to hear what others are doing. I've had TNBC twice before age 50, treated successfully (I hope) both times, and am BRCA1+. Before the second diagnosis I was getting a mammogram +…
A little birdie told me to come back and save the day......
I’ve been reflecting on my cancer journey and how grateful I am for the love I’ve received. While most relationships and friendships have deepened over the last year, there are some that have surprised and unfortunately disappointed me. I find it easy to move forward with the ones that stood strong with me, but I’m…
Hello all. Just curious if everyone is still having MRIs? My oncologist and breast surgeon have different opinions on this and I'm leaning to just doing mammograms at this point. Concerned about all that contrast dye accumulating. I am a TNBC 12 year survivor and tested negative for the BRCA genes however my mom had breast…
After some back-and-forth on “Is anyone with BC an atheist besides me?” about whether or not political comments should be allowed, I decided to start a new thread. To make way of thinking, the current political situation is inextricably linked with religion, since the Republican Party actively pushes for mandated religious…
Hi I am newly diagnosed and I know alot of people rely on their faith for support and find great peace with that, however I am a atheist and was wondering if anyone else here was also. thanks
Hi all! Soon I will be coming off of Arimidex after 10 years! I'm nervous but hoping that maybe I will feel better. My eyes are getting worse and my hair has thinned soooooo much. I can see my scalp on top. I’m hoping I will also have more energy! I’m wanting to know if anyone can answer these questions for me? Will my…
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