A few words of reassurance for those with new diagnoses

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edited March 2016 in Just Diagnosed
A few words of reassurance for those with new diagnoses
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  • MikaJ
    MikaJ Member Posts: 11
    edited February 2016

    Hi all! I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in April 2015 - DCIS on the left, and then, two weeks later, invasive on the right (stage 1). I wasn't sure how I'd survive the terror and grief, especially when the hits felt like they just kept on coming. I'm posting now to let you know that, 9 months, two surgeries, and a bunch of radiation and medical pill treatments later, LIFE IS GOOD. I've lost weight, joined some new social groups, I go out more, play more with my kid, go on more dates with the spouse, hang out with friends more. I know how hard it is to believe that life can go on when you're in the thick of new diagnoses, but indeed it can. And life can absolutely be good.

    For those that need to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel: YES THERE IS. And you'll get there.

    Good luck to all!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2016

    Lovely -- and very important -- post, Mika! Thank you for sharing your inspirational message! It really does mean so much! We're so happy that life is getting back on track for you and you're doing well!

    --The Mods

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  • Danni1016
    Danni1016 Member Posts: 16
    edited February 2016

    Definitely important to hear. Thank you!

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  • Pearlj
    Pearlj Member Posts: 3
    edited February 2016

    thank you and agree with your tagline

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  • Eleanora23
    Eleanora23 Member Posts: 91
    edited February 2016

    Thanks you for your thoughts of your first year .. appreciate it.

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  • StaceySue2U
    StaceySue2U Member Posts: 281
    edited February 2016

    Thank you, Mika!

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited February 2016

    hello honey there is light at end of tunnel i am Praise God a 22yr Survivor this yr diagnosed as i was planning my 2nd wedding this to encourage to keep believing u can beat this. Hope. msphil idc stage2 Lmast chemo rads n 5yrs on tamoxifen.

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  • Lucsmama
    Lucsmama Member Posts: 3
    edited February 2016

    thank you for posting that!

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  • MesaMom76
    MesaMom76 Member Posts: 3
    edited March 2016

    thank you for posting this. I just got the pathology and treatment plan today and I feel like a deer in headlights!

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  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited March 2016

    MesaMom, take a deep breath. You...will...get...through...this. If you need us to help along the way, we’re here!

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