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Re: Scans on Monday
Tracy,
I cant imagine that your scans would be anything but NED. However, is the worry going to change the results of the scans? Nope, it can only serve to harm you by stressing you out until you receive the results. That is why I feel that a big part of treating a cancer diagnosis involves helping patience find a coping mechanism for all the stress surrounding the disease. The stress is horrible!!
For me, what helps me the most is doing hot yoga. I repeat this mantra in my head "I am healthy, I am strong". It may sound corny but it does help me. When negative thoughts cross my mind about the cancer coming back, I find myself repeating this mantra. It comforts me and I find that I am healthy and I am strong!
Hang in there and put those negative thoughts out of your mind.
Take Care,
Brenda
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8/2013 Diagnosed IDC Left Breast ER-/PR-/HER2+ Stage 3C, DCIS ER+/PR+/HER2- Right Breast (54 yr)
8/2013 PET/CT scan shows mass in uterues and suprclavicular nodes
8/20/13 Begin 6 rounds TCH chemo, Perjeta added for rounds 4-6
9/2013 After 1st round of chemo, mass in neck and breast no longer able to feel
11/2013 Hysterectomy, mass from PET/CT scan not cancer (adenomylosis)
12/2013 Finished chemo
1/2014 Double mastectomy with chest expanders
1/2014 Pathology report from surgery and SNB show complete pathological response!
3/2014 Finish IMRT radiation
8/2014 Fat transfer to radiated breast
8/2014 Completed 1 yr of Herceptin
10/2014 exchange surgery expanders removed implants placed
6/2015 3D nipple and areola tattoos
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