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Cancer Support

NJCher

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31. I heard some good news on macular degeneration

Reply to brer cat (Original post)

Fri May 30, 2025, 12:38 AM

May 30

the other day. Maybe you know about it?

Here's the link: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/promising-new-treatments-amd

I have some other info I'm going to send you, too.

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I have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Invasive Lobular Carcenoma) [View all] brer cat May 29 OP

That is a lot to deal with. I'm sorry, brer cat. Hoping for the very best. Solly Mack May 29 #1

Thank you, Solly. brer cat May 29 #2

Please keep us posted. A sense of humor helps a lot. Solly Mack May 29 #10

You are so right about humor. When my mother brer cat May 29 #12

Sending you strength and healing! yardwork May 29 #3

A lot going on and awfully fast in your life. Take care of yourself first and your positive attitude will be the best Deuxcents May 29 #4

So saddened to hear of your dx, BC SheltieLover May 29 #5

So sorry you are going through this Lifeafter70 May 29 #6

I'm so sorry bre cat. choie May 29 #7

Stay optimistic. It helps. sinkingfeeling May 29 #8

I'm so sorry. viva la May 29 #9

We are all pulling for you. multigraincracker May 29 #11

brer, I'm so sorry to hear this news. greatauntoftriplets May 29 #13

Thank you, gaot! brer cat May 29 #15

You're welcome. greatauntoftriplets May 29 #17

You and your family have been getting getting hit from all sides, brer. sheshe2 May 29 #14

Thank you, she. Support from my virtual friends brer cat May 29 #16

You will always have that! sheshe2 May 29 #20

So sorry you're having to deal with so much... maspaha May 29 #18

Sorry you are dealing with so much! cate94 May 29 #19

That's a lot! Lulu KC May 29 #21

Wow, that's a lot to handle. I hope that you know that we are all Marie Marie May 29 #22

Ohh, brercat.. sending my Love and Cha May 29 #23

Thank you, Cha. I know that you understand. brer cat May 30 #29

I Love & Appreciate you So Much, brercat!💙🌈 Cha May 30 #34

my epal had breast cancer a few years ago. just lumpectomy + chemo i think. it reared back w/ a vengeance. a cough pansypoo53219 May 29 #24

I'm sending you healing thoughts wrapped in warm light and hugs!🥰 MLAA May 29 #25

Boy the challenges are coming at you one after anothet.. Permanut May 29 #26

There have been strides in inproved breast cancer treatment. Catching it early is a great start. marble falls May 29 #27

"" AllaN01Bear May 29 #28

One of the things I learned when I got eary breast cancer 9 years ago dixiegrrrrl May 30 #30

I heard some good news on macular degeneration NJCher May 30 #31

Thanks, NJCher. I have one eye with dry AMD and the other brer cat May 30 #35

My very, very best wishes to you DarthDem May 30 #32

That is a lot to deal with. May all the good angels of The Universe step in to assist you. LoisB May 30 #33

Thank you, Lois. brer cat May 30 #36

I am so sorry but I am glad that this was caught early LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #37

Thanks, my friend. I appreciate it. brer cat May 30 #38

My mentor's first wife survived 14 years with stage IV breast cancer LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #39

Wishing you a quick recovery brer_cat JohnSJ May 30 #40

My dearest Brer Cat WhiteTara May 30 #41

Hugs and hope sent to you. BoomaofBandM May 30 #42

positive hugs for you, that is quite a bit going on for you, peacebuzzard May 30 #43

Oh no! BumRushDaShow May 30 #44

Thanks, BRDS. Now you know why I didn't sign up brer cat May 30 #45