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.
I am facing my last treatment for triple positive breast cancer next Thursday. I had heard that ending treatment can be difficult and I have been trying to prepare myself by building other support outside my care team. However, I find that the biggest problem is the reckoning with what has happened to me. There have been 5…
I was diagnosed in 2020/age 40 with ER+, PR+, HER2- breast cancer. Unilateral mastectomy; no chemo/radiation; I finished my 5 years of Tamoxifen in September... and felt fine on it. When I stopped, I felt like I was on a crazy hormone rush with breast pain in my remaining side, which was scary. Then, I started having…
Anyone STILL going to gym after their treatment ( DMX AND DIEP FLAP)? Is it possible I will be ablw to do activities like before cancer ? After my treatment
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!
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 I went through treatment and had both breast removed however my life has changed drastically since then and I don’t know how to deal with it
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 +…
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
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