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First post and replies | Last post by fridakahlo, 4 months ago

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I am interested in starting a meditation practice. Several years ago I tried the Headspace app but I felt like all the sessions were basically the same thing. If anyone has a suggestion of how to get started or wants to join me and keep me accountable, I'd appreciate that.

By janedoe7 4 months ago
Hey there, Have you tried the calm app? Also, Boho Beautiful Yoga has some guided meditation that I like!

By fridakahl... 4 months ago
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First post and replies | Last post by momoftwo, 2 months ago

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In the first year

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 6 months ago

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Hi, I finished with active treatment about six months ago. I have already had two mild "scares" that I had to do MRI's for but all was good. I feel like I'm still in the halo from treatment so nothing scared me too much, but I'm wondering if as time goes on I will start to feel more vulnerable. Like, will every random and unexplainable symptom in my body make me think my cancer has returned? Other than that, I am doing pretty well on my hormone blocker but still dealing with side effects from radiation.

By janedoe7 6 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by FOF101, 4 months ago

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It’s been 1 year and 4 months since my last radiation. I’ve been on the estrogen blocking pill Anastrozole and I have to take it for 5-7 years. I have not had any side effects on this pill, but I did have side effects from taking Letrozole. That pill made me angry at everything. I kept thinking it was in my head, so I stayed on it for 6 months. I finally told my oncologist that I think the pill was making me “not myself”. She switched me to Anastrozole and I’m back!

By FOF101 4 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by jleeh, 5 months ago

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I had my procedure done at KU on a Friday morning and had results by Monday at 8:00AM.

By jleeh 5 months ago

Settling into the wait

First post and replies | Last post by janedoe7, 5 months ago

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My wait from mammogram to cancer diagnosis was nine days, which I assume is pretty typical. I found that there was an arc to my distress: the first few days of waiting were hard, then I settled into it, and then the last few days were hard. I did share with a handful of people the fact that I was waiting on biopsy results, and for the most part that helped me, although not everything that people say is helpful. What I liked the best was when someone said "I'm here for you whatever happens" so I try to take that approach with others now.

By janedoe7 5 months ago

Waiting for biopsy results

First post and replies | Last post by FOF101, 4 months ago

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Waiting for the results of my biopsy was really hard. I tried to stay positive, but I knew in my heart that I had breast cancer. When the Dr. called I was home alone. I got all information and tried not to cry while I was talking to him. My husband was out of town so I called him after I got off the phone with the Dr. He was in a meeting and excused himself to talk to me. He was really wonderful at telling me to stay positive and we would fight this together.

By FOF101 4 months ago

First post and replies | Last post by FOF101, 4 months ago

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After I was diagnosed with breast cancer I wanted to find out if I had the BRCA gene. I have a daughter and wanted to know if I was passing on this gene. The results would also lead me to my surgery decision… positive for the gene I would get a mastectomy. Negative for the gene I would get a lumpectomy. PTL it was negative and I had a lumpectomy with reconstruction.

By FOF101 4 months ago

My first goal was to live past my credit card expiration...

First post and replies | Last post by MindyLou, 3 months ago

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It sounds very strange to say that, I know. Around the time I was diagnosed (April 2017) I received a new credit card as mine was expiring. The expiration on my new VISA was 5 removed link For some reason I thought "I wonder if I will make it until the credit card after this one". Strangely enough, that became my first goal. There have been ups and downs along the way. Most of us do well. I prayed I was in the "most" category. I remained more logical and upbeat during daylight hours. In the middle of the night I would wonder if I w...

By MindyLou 3 months ago

Leaning on my Faith, Friends, and Family

First post and replies | Last post by Thriving7, 2 months ago

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Almost ten years ago, my life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. During that journey, I faced moments of deep questioning—there were times when I asked God, "Why me?" I had good days when I felt strong, and bad days when I felt overwhelmed. But through it all, my faith in God remained my anchor. My church family and friends surrounded me with love and prayers, lifting me up when I couldn’t stand on my own.Looking back, I realize that it was my faith, family, and friends that gave me the strength to keep going. I tru...

By Thriving7 2 months ago

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