CANCER DOESN’T CARE
Hey you. You over there going about your life, finishing work and hitting the gym. Or maybe you’re on your way to happy hour with friends, or a movie, heading home to your family, or off to volunteer somewhere. Take a quick second and read what I’m about to share with you. It could save your life or someone’s you love.
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So why am I telling you all this? Why should you care? Because as much as I do all of the above, I was not prepared for the following words from a doctor on the other end of the phone:
“You have invasive ductal carcinoma and DCIS. You have breast cancer.”
You see, cancer doesn’t care. It doesn’t care that you are a good person and do everything you can to stay healthy. It doesn’t care that you love your family and friends and have a lot left to contribute. If cancer wants to invade your body, your soul and your world – it will battlefield herunterladen kostenlos. No one is immune. Do not think for one second that you are. Do not think your mother is, or your daughter, sister, aunt, niece or your insanely healthy friend is either.
You may think, “Well no one in my family has breast cancer” and that you’re okay since you don’t have any of the risk factors. Look them up, you’re probably right. Neither did I. But it doesn’t matter. And just because no one in your family has ever had breast cancer, you’re not immune or “less likely” to get it serien onlineen. One breast cancer specialist told me that 80% of all new breast cancer diagnosis are women with NO family history of breast cancer.
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There are several recommendations on when to get a mammogram and how often. One new one that just came out is to wait until you are 50 years old. It changes depending on different studies or who is doing the recommending. But the only recommendation you need is from your own gut. If you want to get a mammogram before the time your doctor says to get it, fight for it whatsapp downloader kostenlos. Get it. Do not wait for the words to come out of another doctor’s mouth…”invasive ductal carcinoma.”
Cancer only stays contained for a little while. If it’s not detected, it will spread. You need to know it’s there when it first shows up. Don’t wait for a lump or any other symptom to show up. I didn’t have any. Not one. But I missed my chance to keep it at Stage 0 because I waited too long in between mammograms. My last one was in December of 2012 Download 64 bits codec for powerpoint.
In my defense, I tried to go the following year. The gynecologist who was doing my annual exam is the one who would give me my mammogram prescription. On my way there I got a call from her office saying she was going to be late she was delivering a baby. I said I’d reschedule but they said she’d be back shortly. I asked if she was delivering a baby or a pizza. After waiting almost two hours I left because I had to go to to work. This doctor then fell off my insurance plan so I needed a new one dog pictures for free.
I got busy and the months ticked by. The medical community was starting to debate new mammogram guidelines and some experts weren’t pushing for every year. I didn’t feel I needed to rush to get it done. In between, I went to my regular doctor for my yearly physical and everything was perfectly fine. I felt fine. There were no indications at all that cancer was lurking in my body. I finally went for my mammogram in October of 2015. October – breast cancer awareness month.
The pathology from my biopsy confirmed I am positive for the HER2 receptor. HER2 positive breast cancers can be more aggressive than others because the protein makes cancer cells grow faster. Fortunately I have been diagnosed with **Stage 1 because we caught it early from a routine mammogram. But if I had listened to the new recommendations and waited years to get checked, it would have been a lot worse. So if you’re due, go soon. If you’re overdue, go now. Do not wait for the pink ribbon reminders.
Where do I go from here? I have a plan, naturally. I have i’s to dot and t’s to cross. Lumpectomy. Check. Lymph nodes removed. Check. Follow-up appointment scheduled. Check. Determine treatment plan…check.
So please, make your own plan starting with a mammogram. And bring your mother, sister, aunt, niece or friend with you.
Because even though cancer doesn’t care, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.
**UPDATE: After lumpectomy surgery, it was determined 1 of the lymph nodes removed was cancerous, which moved me to a Stage 2.
Thank you for reaching out to so many people and reminding them that we are not invincible or untouchable.
Thanks for posting, now go drink your red wine since it’s good for your haht! 🙂
Deb, I am sorry to hear this. I am going to reschedule my exam that I missed over a year ago. You are a fighter! I wish & hope for the best. Oh, and thanks for blogging again, though the 1st in a long time made my heart drop. Keep us informed on your progress as we are all praying for you! Love you, Sheree
Thanks, Sheree. Yes, please call today and reschedule your exam. They are easy to skip because let’s face it, they aren’t fun, but they are one of the first steps in catching it early. I will for sure keep you updated and will post as much as I can. I hope you are doing ok over there. Love you, forever friend. xoxo
Deb; I am so sorry to hear this news, but I am positive that you will conquer this. You were always strong back in high school and that strength will sustain you now. Being basically healthy will be an asset and continuing to be proactive is terribly important. My prayers are with you, Kathy Green.
Thank you Mrs. Green. And thanks for the flashback to high school. 🙂 We had a lot of fun in your class I have great memories there. Thank you for your prayers, if you don’t mind, keep ’em coming. Hope you are doing well. xoxo
Ah Deb, there really aren’t any words to say that will take this pain from you away or take away the challenge you are facing, but hopefully the comments you get will “lift you up” and keep you fighting. My own Primary, a female by the way, told me a few years ago that I didn’t need to get a mammogram every year and that my insurance most likely wouldn’t cover it. I told her that as long as my gynecologist was willing to order one for me and I felt that I wanted to get one, I was still going to get one. I go every year, like clockwork and my insurance plan continues to pay. I have encouraged my own two daughters to do breast exams, I do mine every month, and hopefully they have taken my advice to heart. I taught with a man whose wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 after the birth of their second child. She was only 34 and figured she didn’t need to worry, no family history and she was young. As you pointed out, Cancer doesn’t care who you are, it attacks when and where it wants. Continue to be positive, continue to be the good person that you are and continue to have faith. Keeping you in my heart and in my prayers and will continue to follow you on your journey. Love you!
Thank you Mrs T! I really appreciate this and am glad you stood up for yourself and took your health into your own hands. We trust our doctors, but we need to trust our guts first. Good for you! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, I really appreciate it and glad to see on Facebook you are feeling better after your surgery. xoxo
This is just perfect. I love you auntie, you worded this perfectly.
Thank you honey, I love you more! 🙂 xoxo
Deb,
Thank you for sharing your story. Im sorry to hear about the breast cancer. Your story shows how important it is to get mammograms for early detection. I’m glad you found it before it progressed beyond stage 1. I will be praying for a speedy recovery and that you are cancer free! I will continue to follow your progress. My mom had it twice, my cousin and my aunt. Be encouraged! You are not alone.
Sandra
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Thank you, Sandra! I’m way overdue for a Los Angeles visit. When I make it out there I would love to get together if you have time. Maybe this fall. Hope all is well over there. Are you still working on Iyanla? Thank you for sharing your family’s successes, it is inspirational and I will pull from their strength and many others. Miss you!! xoxo
Wow. Great article Deb. I will defiantly share this. My mammogram is scheduled for March 31. Get one every year. I also get more colonoscopies than the average person since my Dad had Colin cancer. I started those at age 30 even though they say like age 45 or 50. Prayers to you. You got this. Keep dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s. Love Carolyn
Thank you, Carolyn! Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you are doing ok over there and I’m so happy to hear you will be going in March! xoxo
So beautifully written, Deb. You are going to saves lives with this post. Can’t wait to follow along on your journey of healing. You’re going to beat this. Love you my brave friend.
Thanks, Kel. xoxo
Beautifully written .. Ad a wake up call .. Especially to me ..
You left out one very important characteristic of yourself .. A fighter !! That you are and I have no doubt you will win this fight
Robbi, I know how busy your life is and I know how important it is to you to not get it. Schedule your appointment now please or I will lecture you the entire hour the next time I see you’re directing our show! LOL.
My good friend, Kelly Weist, posted your blog on FB. I don’t normally comment, but I just felt the need to add my 2 cents. Hope you find it helpful.
I have had mutinous invasive breast cancer twice, 2002 and 2015, and although you could feel a small lump, in did NOT show up in a mammogram. I was lucky, you could feel the lump, and the recurrence was in the exact same place. Only an ultrasound detected it. In 2015, I felt the lump, scheduled a mammogram, but did not tell them about the lump. The radiologist came back and said everything looked great, I could get dressed and go home. I had an appointment the next day with my OB-GYN, and had him feel the lump. Had an ultrasound the next day, and there was the cancer! Hence, I recommend to my family and friends that they ask for both.
Probably, the biggest change I have made, other than diet, is the products that I use on my skin and hair. The ingredients in most lotions and hair products contain hormone disrupters (phthalates) and cancer causing chemicals that are absorbed by the skin. I use the app “skin deep” by the Evironmental Working Group. It is a great resource to find safe products to use on your body and around your home. I have changed shampoo, conditioner, body wash, cosmetics, face and body lotions, sunscreen, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and all cleaning supplies. Not only are a lot of these products safer, but a lot of them can be made at home with a few ingredients, and are less expensive. A win-win!!!
I have also started going to a “wellness” Doctor to help my body work the way nature intended. Through food and supplementation, the later not being fun, I am feeling better than I have in years!!
Good luck on your journey to health and wellness!!! My hope is that everyone begins to realize that cancer is not a death sentence. Nurturing your body to have a strong immune system, avoiding chemicals in food and products, and healing our “emotional” self are all good ways to avoid and or recover from cancer!!!
Thank you for sharing your story, Cyndi. I definitely understand mammograms aren’t foolproof but they are a great first step. Good idea to ask for both, I will definitely spread the word on that. I would be interested in the statistics on how many breast cancers are missed on a mammo but found on an ultrasound. Self-exams are also super important. I just think the new guidelines are ridiculous and want women to know they have the power to take charge and ask for a mammogram when they want one. I will especially ask for an ultrasound to make sure the area where I have it now doesn’t recur and in case the mammogram doesn’t catch it, thank you for that. I am so happy you are feeling well and beat your breast cancer both times. Good to know about that app, I will check it out. Keep on keeping on and if you have any other tips, I would definitely be interested in hearing them. xoxo
What a beautiful story. I’m sorry to hear the end results, but pray that all will be ok. As you mentioned, mammograms are very important to do and totally agree with all that you have mentioned.
Don’t blame yourself though! God will watch over you.
(your sister Cheryl shared this whom I used to work with for a few years)
Thank you for posting, Cecile, I appreciate it. xoxo
This is an awesome article chocked full of information, emotion, and awareness. Thank you, Deb for sharing your journey with us. I commend you for your courage and I am praying for you to be healthy and to have the most meaningful and purposeful life you deserve.
Thank you Lily, I appreciate it!
This was very inspiring to read. God bless you on your journey. Love Rita
Thank you, Rita. 🙂
Hi Deb, It has been years since our paths have crossed. I am so very sorry that you have had to hear those terrible words from your Doctor. I will add you to my list of people I pray for with this Horrible Disease. God Bless and contact me if you need anything.
Thank you, Cheryl! Time flies. 🙂
Thanks for your bravery and strength sharing your story. Prayers for you. Be strong.
Kris
Thanks, Kris. I appreciate you taking the time and your prayers. Going in with a positive attitude, will post as much as I can. Hope you are well over there and get your mammograms! xoxo
Thank you for your words and the heart that you poured into them. Thank you for being strong and selfless enough to put yourself out there – for us. Thank you for the reminder – a very powerful reminder of the importance of mammograms. I do not remember the last time I had one. Probably at least 2 years ago. I will be making an appointment today.
I wish you continued strength and bravery during this battle. All of the things you have done to take care of your body will help you during this fight. Perseverance is yours.
Thanks for this, Jamie. I’m so happy you are making an appointment! I’m sure you will be clear, but peace of mind is a powerful thing and it’s always good to have updated images for them to compare to the following year. I think this should be the new “girls’s day out” trend. Get a group and go together, then hit a happy hour to celebrate being healthy. 🙂
So sorry to hear you are going this Deb. Your story has opened my eyes that being health conscientious is not always a factor. You are an inspiration and your positivity I think, will go a long way! My thoughts are with you and BJ xoxo
What age did you start getting mammograms?
Thank you, Gypsy. The good thing about staying healthy is that if you do get a breast cancer diagnosis (or any other bad diagnosis), being as fit and healthy as you can helps you get through it, heal through surgery and handle the treatments. So it’s a good thing all around, even though it doesn’t prevent cancer from getting in. So definitely keep up with your health and annual physicals. I was 40 when I first got one, but I know others who are in their mid 30’s who have gotten baseline mammograms as well. xoxo
Hi deb.I heard about your blog from a friend of your aunt. Cancer is not in my family at all and 3 years ago my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was such a shock.at the same time I went for my first mammogram at 40 and had a lumpectomy because they found 2 lumps that they wanted to take out as a precaution. I was fine and my mom is doing amazing. My sister is 41 and her dr just found 2 lumps in her left breast. We are waiting for results. It’s hard not to stress about it.I’ll be praying for you and hope you do well.btw…I love my red wine too!!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for posting this. It is so important to get checked and I’m glad your doctors are proactive with you and your family. Will say a prayer your sister is ok and I’m so happy your mom is ok. Let me know how things work out for your sister. And enjoy that vino! xoxo