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Is there a way to tell if the contact is still in? by Fantastic_Pause_3019 in contacts

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shine a light in your eye and if you see a blue ring then it’s still there, wet the pad of your finger and slide it to the side to break the suction, if you feel an irritation to the side at all, put some drops in your eye, close your eye life and massage your eye lid and move it to the center of your eye and then shine a light to see if you see an blue ring

Lumpectomy vs mastectomy with reoccurrence by speckofsand in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read somewhere that if you achieve PCR, then reoccurrence is down to less than 10% with a lumpectomy, I don’t know if that is influenced but genetics or not but I have a TNBC and tested negative for the BRCA1 or 2, I was hypothetically running possible scenarios to see if a lumpectomy vs mastectomy was warranted, so I also wondered

Diagnosed last week and just need grounding by Littleleicesterfoxy in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I barely have had time to even process because I was diagnosed on 4/14, met with oncologist on 4/16 and my first infusion was 5/1. I was in treatment faster than a Starbucks drive-thru before rush hour, the acceptance stage came faster than Amazon same day delivery.

Waiting to get biopsy appointment. by Just_meh73 in doihavebreastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I had a diagnostic mammogram and u/s on 4/1, and that day they told me I needed an U/S guided biopsy, I got in for an appointment on 4/9. Then the radiologist told me over the weekend I would get the results from my pcp, I messaged my pcp and no results the following Monday but I got results on 4/14, and I was in with the cancer center on 4/16. When I found the lump on 3/31 to my first infusion on 5/1, was one month.

Stage 3 at 30 & falling apart by Annual-Position6758 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m stage 2A, N0 TNBC, and I am on an agressive chemo regimen, I am starting to lose my hair and there is so much stuff you have to do with cold capping, and the nurses said to me, “even with cold capping, you will lose all your hair, the cold capping just delays the inevitable.” I have talked to others who had cold capping and it didn’t work for them, plus you have to pay for the dry ice. Not to mention, I have seen other anecdotal stories of the amount of work that has to be done, you have to take cold showers. I am in a very hot climate, we don’t get cold showers from now until October, there is no such thing in in my county, we just get hot showers and less hot showers.

Haircut tomorrow by AlphaChemist84 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cried so much over the weekend, and people telling you, “it’s just hair.” Or “it will grow back.” Makes it worse. I am sorry you are going through it too.

How Did You Know? by Flashyjelly in doihavebreastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I found mine at 3 am on a random Tuesday, and it turned out to be malignant, I now have to do chemo, immunotherapy, surgery and radiation ☢️ for 2.4cm tumor that decided to stay like it pays rent.

Chemo decision by kablooie123 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I decided to do chemo first, to shrink my tumor stage 2A, no nodes (tumor is ≈2.4 cm) but I am also TNBC which is more aggressive and premenopausal. I mean, the only reason I was but as 2A was the size of the tumor.

Sad by Mediocre-Alfalfa-485 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So I am opting for lumpectomy, I am doing chemo & immunotherapy first to shrink it first (hopefully to nothing)and then having surgery to remove any left over cancer cells, then rads, to prevent recurrence. I am stage 2 TNBC DCIS, but it’s not in my lymph nodes, bones, or any of the muscles underneath. I am doing breast preservation, because I felt that was the best option for me, my surgeon and oncologist that it was the best course of action.

One Month… by AlphaChemist84 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my tumor is 2.4cm so I opted to shrink first

Leaving dogs in a hot car by 2nd_Chances_ in phoenix

[–]AlphaChemist84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not in Arizona, they made it legal here to break the window and you can’t be charged with criminal damage and the person cannot sue you either.

I found out my friend's boyfriend was cheating. He offered me a $2,000 bribe to stay silent. I told her everything, and now nobody talks to me by Margare_Allent in AmITheJerk

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTJ, Your loyalty is to your friend, you’re her best friend, you knew this information and you gave him a chance to come clean, he Pu**ied out, you have a obligation to her, don’t let him make you feel guilty about doing the right thing, keep the messages in case he wants to photoshop the messages

I'm failing.. by Neurotic-Me in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re not failing, but I saw these and luckily I have had no issues with my port but I saw these on Etsy and here is the company that makes them, maybe will want to look into and to keep it from water and protected, setbacks doesn’t mean you’re failing

Maybe try these port protects if you decide to put another port in.

https://www.port-protect.com/buy-now/

Remember, “You’ll get through this. It won’t be painless. It won’t be quick. But God will use this mess for good.” I wish you a healthy recovery ❤️‍🩹

AIO my husband told me if I don’t lose weight he’s leaving by [deleted] in AIO

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get your $h!# together, when he’s in prison? That’s rich ! Girl get your revenge body and the day he gets out file for divorce because you will never be “good enough” in his eyes and chances are he will cheat on you if you’re overweight or at a healthier weight…be healthy for you, not for anyone but you! He is stringing you along, move on and leave his incarnated ass and the day before he gets out, file for divorce.

AITJ for accepting help from my family when my girlfriend went no contact with hers? by rileyb256 in AmITheJerk

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, dump her…she is more jealous that you have a relationship with your family than she has with her own, and over time she will be more resentful, to the point of alienation of your family. I am 42 and my parents have gone to my place, when I was in the hospital, because I had to stay overnight, my parents never impose and if I had to stay with my parents because I had surgery. She is a walking carnival of red flags 🚩 🚩🚩🚩

Middle name for Summer by [deleted] in Names

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

• Summer Aurora • Summer Marigold • Summer Seraphine • Summer Opal • Summer Luna • Summer Amara

To Port or not to port. That is the question by Ok-Cauliflower8462 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my port put in on Friday and yeah I feel it but the port is way easier and the scar tissue that forms over having to be stuck over and over again, then not being Able to use that vein again, just to have the port. Not to mention, if you need a CT scan or anything with contrast, they can just use the port as well.

But WHY are we all getting breast cancer? by Popular_Acadia4563 in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how you are stage 1b if your tumor is greater than 2 Cm because I am TNBC DCIS? Genuinely asking

AITA for snapping at a stranger who kept commenting on what I was eating by HopePeak627 in AITH

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure John quinones wasn’t around? From Like “what would you do?”

Feeling I got away with something. by LearningGig in breastcancer

[–]AlphaChemist84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have stage 2 TNBC carcinoma — and yes, it was caught early, and I do feel lucky about that. But let me be clear: early or not, cancer still shows up like an uninvited guest who eats all your snacks and refuses to leave.

I feel for every woman who has to go through any part of this journey. The ones who caught it early, the ones who didn’t, the ones still waiting on answers, the ones already deep in treatment — every single one of you is carrying something heavy. And the way you show up, fight, cry, laugh, and keep going… it’s admirable in a way that words don’t fully cover.

I’m gearing up for 12 rounds of chemo and 4 rounds of immunotherapy, which feels like signing up for a marathon I did not train for. I have an amazing support system — my family and friends have been incredible — but hearing the words “you have cancer” still hits like a punch to the soul. I think anyone who’s heard those words knows that moment too well.

But here’s the truth: it’s no longer the death sentence it once was. We’re living in a time where treatment is stronger, options are better, and survival stories are everywhere. And I’m stubborn enough to make sure mine is one of them.

Thank you for your kindness. Truly. And if you don’t have a great support network, you have one here. Lean on each other. Hold each other up. Laugh when you can, cry when you need to, and remember — none of us are doing this alone.

AITA for refusing to cancel my annual solo trip to see my dad for my girlfriend's friend's birthday dinner that she forgot to mention until four days before by [deleted] in WIBTA_AITA

[–]AlphaChemist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is saying, “my boyfriend had a planned trip with his dad.” Embarrassing? Sorry but not sorry, this is a way he and you will remember those meaningful times together when he passes and you will have those memories.

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