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 staypositive's Cancer BlogJuly 23, 2008
Now that I’ve “survived” cancer, I feel very quilty when I read the stories of others who are struggling; many who don’t have a comfortable feeling about the outcome of their journey. My life is almost back to normal. I even forgot to acknowlege the one year anniversary of my initial diagnosis! I guess after a year of dealing with cancer every moment of every day, now I’ve been able to almost put it completely aside. 
June 9, 2008
Went for a mammogram and an ultrasound this morning and everything turned out just fine. I thought that I had discovered a lump, but apparently not. It’s funny how this cancer thing works. For the past 10 months, I never felt like I really had cancer. I don’t know if it was denial or because I had such an easy time with the chemo and radiation or because I really had no symptoms or pain. But, after getting the “all clear” today, I suddenly felt totally free of cancer! It’s like hats. You don’t feel like you’re wearing one until you take it off and then you feel like you are wearing one. Go figure.
Posted on June 9, 2008 at 12:15:29 PM by staypositive (
 False alarm on cancer reoccurance,  2 comments)
Great news! That was great new, Celebrate!
June 1, 2008
I recently found a lump in my “good” breast and my regular doctor checked it out. He said this is not uncommon with fibroids. He is sending me for a mammagram (I’m due for one anyway), but he added an ultrasound, too. Keep your fingers crossed for me; I was really looking forward to a worry-free summer! My initial lump was found in my left breast, before my surgery my surgeon ordered a MRI, they found a lump in my right breast, I had to undergo a biopsy. It was benign! Woo Hoo, so there is a very good chance yours will be to. Think positive. Blessings.
May 27, 2008
I like this website because it lets us all know we are not alone. Thought I’d share a little of my experiences. I tend to run uncontrollably at the mouth so will try to keep it short. Dear staypositive, Thank you for your comment on my blog and your honest and open posts. I’m glad to hear your scare in June was a false alarm! Yes, it looks like you and I are treating the same kind of cancer. I have been waiting more than 2 weeks for my HER2 test results, so I still don’t know that status! I wish I’d heard this past week, as I’m going back to work on Monday and, if it’s bad news, I’d rather not hear at work. Oh well. It is a real comfort to me to hear that your chemo and radiation went so well. Thank you for sharing.
May 19, 2008
I’m a new member so please forgive me for any advice that’s already been mentioned. When I underwent chemo, the nurse advised me to suck on Sonic ice while the cytoxin was being infused. I never had mouth sores. Now I don’t really know if the ice really prevented them, but it’s sure worth a try! I dont have teh personal experiance, but I do know what I was told to tell pts when I was a nurse in the hospital. Good oral care daily, rinse and spit with a nonalcohol mouth wash mixed with mineral oil. It is all over the counter, there is a viscous xylocaine that can be mixed in this as well but that requires measurement and perscription. That is what I was told by the more experianced nurses when I would work as a temp on the oncology floor (who new). I would not blame the Sonic ice. But I would take over what I know I can control adn that is the promotion of healing on the mouth sores and enhance my foods high in vitamin a and C if you can. Again, I could be wrong it is simply what I would do based on what I learned years ago.
May 18, 2008
My hair is finally slowly starting to return. My last chemo treatment was in February and I think I expected I would have a complete head of hair within a week! First, I had about 1/8” white hair all over my head. Then I started getting little patches of black hair. Now, three months later, my hair is still less than 1/2” long, but it’s getting thicker. And it feels so good! I am new to this site as well. Can you share more. IS your hair the same color I am told it might come in a different color. MY luck it will come in “pink”. Hi Shelly: The thing I hear over and over is “everyone’s different”. It’s not what I wanted to hear, but have now accepted it. :) I’ve heard that if you had straight hair, it comes back in curly and if you had curly hair it comes back in straight. And yes, the color can be any color. My hair had been salt and pepper and I told all my friends I wished it would come back a beautiful autumn. No such luck! I think mine will be salt and pepper again. It’s very straight right now, but one nurse told me she thinks it may end up curly. Wow, I’ll be a curly haired little old lady. :) It was good to hear from another survivor….take care. Oh, and pink’s not a bad color. Ask Cindy Lauper. Ive looked at relooked at the pictures of the women who have shaved their heads before chemo I know it is the best choice. I know it will help my children adjust, thery will accpet the bladness and the change easier, jus tlike I will. But OMH, I just dont think I have the strength. If you have long hair, experiment and cut it into a short, sassy style. Since it’s going to fall out anyway, you can at least take this time to experiment with hair styles. Also, you can go bald, wear scarves, caps, hats, whatever. I wanted to go bald, but I teach first graders and it was harder for them to adjust to than I expected. So I wore caps the whole time. I’m not a scarf person. My family adjusted very well as will your’s, I’m sure. Even my 5 year old grandson didn’t have a problem with my bald head. You will find courage and strength as you go through this journey——-I know I did. Now that most of the treatment is over, I’m feeling much more like my old self. It will happen! Have a great day. Just to let you know, I have had to go through the hair loss twice in the last 18 months. The first time it came in very white, thick, and wavy. There was black coming in in the back. My hair before was very straight, fine, and light brown with some gray (which I of course colored!). My eyelashes returned luxuriously thick and long… a dream come true! This time my hair has come in fine, straight and a bit more white, a few weird curls at the nape of my neck. My eyelashes are thin and scraggly on on left eye and even, log, and thin on my left eye. You never know. I just hope I get to keep it this time.
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Thanks for your support -
Hi there, please do not feel any guilt. I have been Cancer free for 2 years and 2 months. I spend my time here loving and supporting the rest of the family. I was blessed with family and friends and supported me, when I needed them.
” We need to help each other” so here we are.