Cancer Support

Ms. Toad

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11. It's odd what we focus on with a cancer diagnosis.

Sat Apr 23, 2016, 11:33 AM

Apr 2016

I've always assumed that when I got breast cancer, I'd just have a mastecomy and be flat chested. Now that reality is here, I'm considering breast reconstruction. I've just lost 57 pounds (motivated by a diabetes diagnosis last fall) and fit in all of my attractive clothes again; clothes that will not look so attractive with a flat or half-flat chest. I'd like to enjoy them for a while!

I'm far less concerned about the cancer itself, confounding the doctors who are used to people demanding it be chopped out yesterday. Way too much family experience that suggests (and early tests confirm) that this is a slow-growing, easily treated/cured critter.

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The eye doctor told me to see a dermatologist about this 2 inch thing on my face. [View all] rug Apr 2016 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Apr 2016 #1

That's what I hear. rug Apr 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Apr 2016 #3

True. rug Apr 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author rug Apr 2016 #7

If it does leave a mark, just tell people you got it in a knife fight. alfredo Apr 2016 #4

Hah! rug Apr 2016 #5

It will become part of your family history. alfredo Apr 2016 #8

"Her husband came home early" is also a "Say WHAT?" excuse!! MADem Apr 2016 #21

Whatever leaves the kids wide eyed :) alfredo Apr 2016 #22

Heh heh....! MADem Apr 2016 #23

A lie is not a lie if undetected alfredo Apr 2016 #24

It's odd what we focus on with a cancer diagnosis. Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #11

Ain't that the truth. rug Apr 2016 #12

I will, as long as I can restrain myself around my doctor's administrators Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #13

I just got insurance after 10 years and I'm still acclimating to doctor's offices. rug Apr 2016 #15

Sorry about that. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #9

Will do. rug Apr 2016 #10

Been there. elleng Apr 2016 #14

Thanks, ellen rug Apr 2016 #17

You'll get through it. cate94 Apr 2016 #16

That's good to hear. rug Apr 2016 #18

I've had two there on the right side. cate94 Apr 2016 #19

Thanks. rug Apr 2016 #20