How Has Having Cancer Changed Your Life?
when i found out i had cancer my spoken words were "lets get rid of it" I decided to go back to college and presently am studying to be a sign language interpreter
What Type of Cancer Did You Have?
I had breast cancer and had a full mastectomy
How long did you undergo treatment?
after my surgery, I had many tests to make sure I was healthy enough to take the chemotherapy and/or radiation. I was told chemo would do the trick along w/ the mastectomy. I was given my chemo every 3rd thursday and then on friday would go to get a booster shot to rebuild my blood cells "Neulasta" it made my whole body hurt because it made my bones go into overdrive producing blood cells I had 3 treatments and stopped my chemo. I had a pet scan, my body was free of cancer but so weak and sore and tired I chose to stop the treatments. The dr. was not happy but 5 years later I am still here and realitively healthy
Advice
- do what the dr. tells you but be smart get to know your own body
- your body will tell you when something is not right
- have free will and learn to laugh NO MATTER WHAT
- you are your bodies boss only you can tell it what to do
- have an open mind and a good sense of humor
- eat and sleep as much as possible
- take your meds when told to do so
- go for all of your appointments even if they seem repetitious
- have a good rapore with your cancer team make sure you understand everything they are doing for and to you
- try to be brave and it will get better
