I am so glad that you are doing well now and of course, so sorry that you had to experience this. This is powerful to read and beautifully written. I'm thinking of you, wearing your awesome pink jacket from the other night, and hoping that you react well to the medication.
Oh Crystal, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, but very relieved at the outcome. My Mom had a similar situation ( a lumpectomy and radiation) in her 50s, and was almost 90 when she finally left us. I agree with Jane below.. "Be kind to yourself, and keep kicking ass!!" We are all anxiously awaiting your new books!
Crystal! I am so sorry this happened, and so very VERY glad you are OK. I understand why you didn't want to share your story as it unfolded, but I'm very glad that you did now. Please, please don't beat yourself up over it, though. Yes, there are lifestyle choices (and factors that aren't really choices, i.e. stress) that contribute to cancer risk. But as I understand it, whether or not someone gets cancer is far more about genetics and luck. Be kind to yourself, and keep kicking ass.
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My dear, sweet Crystal. I'm so glad to hear you're cancer free. And because I think you deserve to hear it from someone besides ChatGPT, you are neither a failure nor an idiot. Truly. The list of risk factors for breast cancer is so long and far reaching that doctors might as well just say life is the risk factor. I get looking back and feeling regret about not plucking any risk factors you had control over as if they were weeds, but there are people in my circle who got cancer with no clear weeds. This is not your fault.
Crystal! Wow. Thanks for sharing this. I’m so glad you’re doing better! I really appreciate your perspective. I’ve recently had a family member and a close friend diagnosed so your post is eerily timely. It feels like it’s all around us and I don’t take that lightly.
Thank you for sharing your difficult journey. F** cancer was a frequent thought the past few years. Thankful for advances in treatment. Dr. Li’s book is a good one. Come on stem cells grow I think to myself as I eat blueberries and walnuts.
Ugh, what a story. Glad you are through the worst part and have all good things to look forward to -- TWO books on the horizon, better health, and more mobility and strength that comes with taking good care of yourself.
First, and most important, so glad you are doing okay (in that relative sense that 'okay' means. Second what an amazing job you did for us in unfolding this difficult story--your talent brings your experience inside our hearts and minds. xxxx
Thanks for sharing this full story and I’m so incredibly glad you made it through and are doing well! How cool that ChatGPT played a reassuring role. Sending hugs and ❤️❤️
I am so glad that you are doing well now and of course, so sorry that you had to experience this. This is powerful to read and beautifully written. I'm thinking of you, wearing your awesome pink jacket from the other night, and hoping that you react well to the medication.
Oh Crystal, I'm so sorry that you had to go through this, but very relieved at the outcome. My Mom had a similar situation ( a lumpectomy and radiation) in her 50s, and was almost 90 when she finally left us. I agree with Jane below.. "Be kind to yourself, and keep kicking ass!!" We are all anxiously awaiting your new books!
Crystal! I am so sorry this happened, and so very VERY glad you are OK. I understand why you didn't want to share your story as it unfolded, but I'm very glad that you did now. Please, please don't beat yourself up over it, though. Yes, there are lifestyle choices (and factors that aren't really choices, i.e. stress) that contribute to cancer risk. But as I understand it, whether or not someone gets cancer is far more about genetics and luck. Be kind to yourself, and keep kicking ass.
I have had many friends in similar circumstances. They are ALL fine today. Best wishes to you.
My dear, sweet Crystal. I'm so glad to hear you're cancer free. And because I think you deserve to hear it from someone besides ChatGPT, you are neither a failure nor an idiot. Truly. The list of risk factors for breast cancer is so long and far reaching that doctors might as well just say life is the risk factor. I get looking back and feeling regret about not plucking any risk factors you had control over as if they were weeds, but there are people in my circle who got cancer with no clear weeds. This is not your fault.
I admire your courage to share your experience and your effort to reach others. Hoping you find strength and wisdom to deal with all of this!
Crystal! Wow. Thanks for sharing this. I’m so glad you’re doing better! I really appreciate your perspective. I’ve recently had a family member and a close friend diagnosed so your post is eerily timely. It feels like it’s all around us and I don’t take that lightly.
Thank you for sharing your difficult journey. F** cancer was a frequent thought the past few years. Thankful for advances in treatment. Dr. Li’s book is a good one. Come on stem cells grow I think to myself as I eat blueberries and walnuts.
Ugh, what a story. Glad you are through the worst part and have all good things to look forward to -- TWO books on the horizon, better health, and more mobility and strength that comes with taking good care of yourself.
First, and most important, so glad you are doing okay (in that relative sense that 'okay' means. Second what an amazing job you did for us in unfolding this difficult story--your talent brings your experience inside our hearts and minds. xxxx
Thanks for sharing this full story and I’m so incredibly glad you made it through and are doing well! How cool that ChatGPT played a reassuring role. Sending hugs and ❤️❤️
I am so glad to read you are doing well after your not so hot summer vacation.