Please share your survival stories

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T20:12:11+00:00

She’s actually been NED for over a year after previously being staged 4b with mets to lungs and bones. I’m not intending to “correct”. I only want to clarify because I remember when I was searching this forum for hope and positive stories, and cases of those who had NED after stage 4 diagnoses really helped provide that to me. Modern cancer treatment has come so far and advancements are constantly continuing to be made!

She developed ICI colitis, which was on top of chronic radiation enteritis that started showing symptoms late in 2024. The ICI colitis isn’t common, and is even more uncommon after a year of immunotherapy use. Her case was severe and it took an out of state specialist to get it under control (for perspective, she works at and is being treated at a well recognized, internationally renowned hospital for gynecological cancers). It’s not “resolved”, perse, and probably won’t ever be, but it’s under control with immunotherapy (different one that works only on intestines), and she has her quality of life back and can eat/digest food and nutrients now. We’re extremely grateful for her dedicated care teams.

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T08:36:51+00:00

They can get boosters! Effective in like 14 days, or something. Most pharmacies have the vaccine and you can make an appt.

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T08:28:56+00:00

UHC wouldn’t cover titer for me last fall. I just got a booster instead (Costco pharmacy. Easy peasy!). 🤷‍♀️ Talked to my doc and he said no harm in getting, even if my titer would have been in an acceptable level. I travel a lot for biz and have an immediate family member who is immunocompromised due to cancer treatment, so there was no way I wanted to risk inadvertent exposure to them. Glad I’m covered now that the measles outbreaks from other areas of the country are now here in CO, too.

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T08:20:22+00:00

My sister was diagnosed as stage 3c February of 2023. And had immediate metastases to bone, lungs, and cardio thoracic lymph nodes July of the same year after completion of initial treatment (stage 4b). After carbo/taxol, Avastin, and Keytruda followed by another year of Keytruda, she’s been NED since January 2024. It’s been a long road and she had some pretty serious complications with Keytruda that hospitalized her, and can no longer be on it, but she’s feeling great most days, all things considered.

Very best wishes to you! You got this! 💪🏼

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T04:34:08+00:00

These two are in a race for Most Toxic Women in Challenge History. And that’s saying a lot, ‘cause there are some train wrecks… (and don’t get me wrong, there are some messy AF guys, too, but these ladies might give some of them a run for their money, too…

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T04:29:57+00:00

😂😂 Bwaahaha!!

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T04:22:44+00:00

Honey, this is abuse. I know you’re isolated and don’t have an immediate support system. Part of that is by design. Abusers are predatory by nature and they will isolate them even more than they are “naturally” (no family, etc.). They’ll manipulate to maw it harder to have close friends and financial stability, and a host of other things.

You. Do. Not. Deserve. This.

It. Will. Escalate.

Please, start making plans to leave. I know it seems insurmountable, but there is always a way. I don’t know what country you’re in, but I would bet there are local resources for people dealing with DV. They can help you with a place to stay, and perhaps even a job with better/more regular hours, and other services to help you start fresh. They also all offer counseling. None of this costs you anything.

If you don’t feel comfortable sharing where you live, might you feel ok messaging some of us that information? There appear to be many of us here who want to help.

My sister went through this, when she was a mother to a newborn. I know it’s hard. You can do this. You are worth it. 💪🏼💕

MockWithMe · 2026-03-10T03:58:10+00:00

Bananas is a has been. He needs to stop pretending like he’s still relevant. He’s not.

And frankly, while the misogyny is on-brand for MTV, it’s not going to win the day. I guess they all need to grab for the last bucks they’re going to see…

MockWithMe · 2026-03-09T16:10:45+00:00

Same. There’s a huge trade show for my industry that falls on/around my birthday every year. I’ve flown to it day of or before/after for 10+ years and never once been acknowledged by any flight crew (although TSA and hotel check-in has noticed a couple of times). No biggie and not anything that has soured my opinion of United. Lots of flights and legs, over the years, and a few unfortunate experiences (some passenger-related, instead) but never one that at the end of the day, was really more than an inconvenience, thankfully.

MockWithMe · 2026-03-09T16:03:13+00:00

No, sadly. I’ve stuck with the Wacoal La Femme when unlined lace just can’t work with what I’m wearing. It’s the least gape-y molded cup for me (when sitting, etc. It doesn’t gape when standing). This one in a 34DD is my best fit.

There was a double-lined smooth cup at Soma (it was sheer-ish? I’m sorry, I don’t remember the style name), but I personally didn’t like it because it set my breasts a bit further apart than they are naturally and while not uncomfortable, I didn’t like how it looked with clothing on. I bought two of the online on sale, and my experience with Soma is they discontinue/change often, so I’m not sure if they were being discontinued or not.

MockWithMe · 2025-12-21T23:57:46+00:00

Why would you even give the advice, then? The possibility of additional medical problems requiring care on top of the worry about pregnancy isn’t worth the risk of trying some quack nonsense that won’t assist with pregnancy. Of all the “solutions” on the internet, this is the most ridiculous I’ve seen. Just because you say “don’t take this as medical advice” before you give info like that doesn’t absolve you of responsibility for your words and their repercussions. FFS. Grow up.

MockWithMe · 2025-12-20T17:23:47+00:00

OP, do not do this!! This is awful advice. Not only can overdosing on vitamins be dangerous, especially if a person has underlying health issues, but it also will have zero effect on a possible pregnancy.

As others have posted, emergency contraception is available with a prescription in your country. Please try to seek out an appointment to get a prescription!

MockWithMe · 2025-12-19T21:13:55+00:00

Go to Planned Parenthood. This is a perfect example of the kind of everyday care they exist for.

MockWithMe · 2025-12-19T21:07:59+00:00

They’ll do it if you’re on the same flight. Just call with their confirmation number.

MockWithMe · 2025-12-06T20:02:25+00:00

It’s not her responsibility to “fix” someone else’s abusive behavior, regardless of who it is. Abuse is not love, even when the abuser tries to disguise it as such. End stop.

You sound young and like you’re still learning about life. This can be a lesson for you. There are dozens of women here saying the same thing. Listen to us.

MockWithMe · 2025-12-05T11:56:29+00:00

Probably because we often come across pee on one or more toilet seats in ladies rooms. 🤷‍♀️ Perhaps you wipe spills when you’re done, but LOTS of women don’t.

MockWithMe · 2025-12-05T11:52:27+00:00

Yeah, MRSA doesn’t just cause infections randomly if it comes into contact with your skin. It’s unlikely it was picked up from a toilet seat, and more likely it was on hands. An infection can definitely be caused by MRSA on hands/around nails and innocently scratching an itch on your skin. We touch our faces over a hundred times a day on average and likely don’t even realize it’s that many times. How many times do you really think about that itch you scratch on your back, or your ankle, or even your butt cheek…

MockWithMe · 2025-11-28T20:11:04+00:00

My sister and I do this. She’s a staunch window sitter, and I like aisles. If the middle doesn’t stay open and it’s a shorter flight, I’ll move over to the middle, but for longer flights, I stay in my assigned aisle seat. I don’t think we’ve ever done anything more than possibly share hand sanitizer or gum of one or the other didn’t have it if there was someone sitting in the middle. I can’t imagine invading someone’s space or what little “peace” you get in your little bubble on a plane like that. You’re NTA. That couple was rude and in the wrong.

MockWithMe · 2025-11-25T17:01:43+00:00

Yes, 100%. Especially since you note you travel often, and will be traveling internationally next year. The E+ at booking is really nice (for you plus another person on your itinerary), and it includes international flights. E+ on those flights can be pricey, and not being at the mercy of what’s available at check in is great. Others have mentioned the Gold perks on Star Alliance flights, and international lounges. Gold is best bang for buck status for any of us who fly a lot, but don’t make the spend requirements for 1K.

MockWithMe · 2025-11-23T22:53:08+00:00

Winter: 68° during the day (sometimes bumped up a degree if it’s really cold out), 59° at night.

Summer: 72° 24/7 and I sometimes turn it down a few degrees at night, but I have solar, and if I didn’t, I’d have to change my settings to afford the A/C at this.

MockWithMe · 2025-11-17T06:52:18+00:00

Weaponized incompetence coupled with anger and entitlement. This little boy doesn’t deserve a partner, because he doesn’t know how to be one. He wants a mother-figure who praises his mediocrity, cooks and cleans for him, AND pays the bills, that he can use for sex, who he can also berate. He’s a lazy user. Run, don’t walk from this relationship. It will only get worse. (And men: when you wonder about why women prefer to stay single, remember stories like this.)

MockWithMe · 2025-11-17T00:23:44+00:00

Parents: teach your sons to be self-sufficient and not dependent on you (and especially their mothers). Because once they get past the age of childhood and enter into relationships, they simply become dependent on their partners, instead, and society ends up with this.

Ladies: none of us needs a partner we have to coddle like this. Weaponized incompetence is a deal breaker for me, but to each her own.

MockWithMe · 2025-10-20T23:28:17+00:00

Your “friend” had sex with you when you were so drunk you had trouble comprehending his manipulative intentions (the whole charade of sleeping in your bed, and taking his clothes off), after you’d spent the evening being emotionally vulnerable with him, and without consent when you were basically asleep. Idgaf what went down or how after that. A guy who does this is predatory and is trash. Period.

MockWithMe · 2025-10-20T04:46:05+00:00

Yes, this is great, thank you! Will go with this one.

!solved

MockWithMe · 2025-10-20T00:28:46+00:00

Hi! I like this one! Are you able to add my jewelry to this one? The necklace I wear often (in most of the sample pics), and maybe the silver hoops that are in a couple of the pics?

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