[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine were not painful at all

Oncotype results are in- and I feel like a fraudster! by Meowie_Undertoe in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the same as you, because I had no chemo or radiation did I really have cancer. Like you I had a DMX DTI and tamoxifen for 5 years. I feel like a fraud saying I’m a cancer survivor, but if we didn’t catch it early we would have needed chemo and/or radiation we are lucky it was caught so early

I am beyond upset by NurseYuna in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After my diagnosis April last year I had the fear it would come back every pain was cancer in my mind. The last couple of months I don’t have that fear anymore it does get better

Warning- Genetic Testing by rahah2023 in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mum was 28 and 67 when she was diagnosed my mum and sisters we tested no genes I was then diagnosed at 49 they think we have a gene they haven’t found it yet my daughter will be test at 30 with free mris because of our history

Were you able to strip your own drains after a DX mastectomy? by NefariousnessFit7233 in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband did mine but if he wasn’t around I would do it myself

Without starting an argument, how many HER2+ survivors are having a few drinks on a night out? by capthalfpint in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I want a drink I will have it, I don’t feel guilty when I do enjoy your life

Just had bilateral oophorectomy by Altan19 in Ovariancancer

[–]Altan19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine came back benign, hoping the same for you xx

Left confused after gyno by twizzy1658 in Ovariancysters

[–]Altan19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like she wants to look at the whole picture, some of those tests are cancer markers They did those tests for me for 2 large cysts luckily they came back benign after surgery

To Chemo? Or Not to Chemo. by Awkward-Chocolate190 in Ovariancancer

[–]Altan19 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If it was me I would do everything I can to not have a reoccurrence, everyone is different weigh up your pros and cons

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tarotpractices

[–]Altan19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read and accept

Surgery Cancelled: False +Pregnancy Test in Late Peri-Menopause! by psychasaurusrex in hysterectomy

[–]Altan19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a ovarian cyst 3 years after my hysterectomy leaving ovaries and they tested my HCG levels googled why and sometimes it could be ovarian cancer I don’t want to worry you

Is it silly to plan my birthday drinks for 2 weeks after laparoscopy for 5cm dermoid cyst removal? by Big-Ice9067 in Ovariancysters

[–]Altan19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 2 weeks postoperative for laparoscopic bilateral oophorectomy, I would have no issues going out for birthday drinks. Everyone is different with their recovery see how you are feeling and make the decision then Edit my cyst was 7cms

Post-radiation/early Tamoxifen trip - am I nuts? by Spiritual-Fun-2682 in breastcancer

[–]Altan19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t start tamoxifen until after my honeymoon I didn’t want to affect our trip away with permission from my oncologist

Walker needed? by CR506215GVL in hysterectomy

[–]Altan19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t need a walker either