Lessons I’ve learned in CancerLand

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SLH
SLH Member Posts: 566
edited June 2014 in Living Without Reconstruction After a Mastectomy
Lessons I’ve learned in CancerLand
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  • SLH
    SLH Member Posts: 566
    edited December 2007

    Hey “No-Recon” Vets,
    I’ve started a conversation called “Lessons I’ve learned in CancerLand” under the Breast Reconstruction heading.  Most of you have “packed your bags” and put this behind you, but for those of you still checking in, I know you have words of wisdom to share.  Erica, Footsox, caaclark, SusaninSF, Riverwoman, etc, etc...join in to add your lessons learned!

    sally 

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  • edna1901
    edna1901 Member Posts: 17
    edited December 2007

    There's lots I don't know about cancer.  I also learned I can live without a breast and boy oh boy, life is sweet!

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  • yellowrose
    yellowrose Member Posts: 886
    edited September 2010

    I'm still learning but...  one thing I have learned so far, it's ok to do things on the fly.  I used to plan every little thing, had my "little check list" and had a back up plan, just in case.  Tongue out

    I enjoy life and my family so much more.  Of course, my family sometimes wonders if I'm a "pod person" Laughing (Invasion of the Body Snatchers). 

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  • SoCalLisa
    SoCalLisa Member Posts: 13,961
    edited January 2008

    Just do it!!!

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited January 2008

    ..... and don't look back!!

    There is no value in "what ifs" and " should haves".

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  • SusaninSF
    SusaninSF Member Posts: 1,213
    edited January 2008

    It may sound strange but, in many ways, having cancer was a gift since it didn't kill me but taught me to appreciate life and health. When I meet other cancer survivors I really believe that I see their zest for life and recognize it before they even tell me they had cancer.

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