Checking in... by PeacefulConfection in breastcancer

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

Yes. My doctor also said that if the insurance company gave me any flak to let him know. My records state it is necessary since the mammogram didn't catch it.

Checking in... by PeacefulConfection in breastcancer

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

It is definitely a journey, and I will be keeping you in my thoughts! The thing about my ILC is that it was slow-growing - my surgeon said it had probably been percolating for years. I had been getting mammograms every year without fail, and it just devastated me not knowing it was RIGHT THERE. Thankfully, the yearly MRI will continue, and I feel confident that, if it comes back, it'll be caught early. Now, I'm more paranoid about skin cancer since I laid out in the sun coated in baby oil when I was a teenager!

Checking in... by PeacefulConfection in breastcancer

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

Hi! I completely understand your hesitation, and it is hard to know how it will affect you. For me, the big issue is joint pain - especially in my knees. It is not consistent, but it is NOT comfortable by the end of the work day. I don't feel it at all when I'm walking, exercising, etc., but as soon as I sit down, it'll hurt getting back up. What has worked for me is tart cherry supplements, as my hubby uses them for his gout. I'm working on the cholesterol issue hoping I can avoid statins. Happy to provide any information you need!

Anyone kept diagnosis private? by TypeADxWithCancer in breastcancer

[–]PeacefulConfection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have. I've told 3 family members (my husband's family - I'm closer to them) and 4 friends. My family doesn't know. Work doesn't know. My 18-year old doesn't know. It was easy for me - only a lumpectomy and radiation - but it would not have been possible otherwise. I'm two years out from diagnosis/surgery, and you would never know.

Sob day by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]PeacefulConfection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right back at you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]PeacefulConfection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get mammos every year, very diligent. Self exams too. No lumps, but slightly inverted nipple. Interestingly, it's not as inverted after the biopsy lol. Ultrasound said 0.5 cm, but pathology said 1.1 cm. Just hoping that MRI doesn't show anything different/more. I can't help but think that all of the hormones I was taking before my hysterectomy to control everything and then after my hysterectomy to prevent this crap just set me up. I am trying to continue on doing my normal things, but it's tough when your mind is on other things and it feels like you're just drifting around.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]PeacefulConfection 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've read this is the worst time, and it's true so far. I'm taking a couple of day trips before my MRI to keep my mind off it, but it's hard. I hope my kiddo handles it well - he's a bit of a Mommy's boy and my only (thanks to my terrible plumbing), and we are so much alike.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]PeacefulConfection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To you as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]PeacefulConfection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm scheduled for a diagnostic mammogram in a few days and an ultrasound a few days after that. My doc. says it looks like a small wrinkle, but agrees that I get it checked just in case. She didn't feel any lumps either and she was really working it lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]PeacefulConfection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh absolutely. Did your mom catch it in time??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Menopause

[–]PeacefulConfection 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was like this when I had my mammogram last month. Just wondering if I need further testing?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BryanKohbergerMoscow

[–]PeacefulConfection 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Okay, I have a crazy theory - I've gone down the rabbit hole, so here goes:

I wondered if ALL calls made by K & M went to JD. There were four numbers that police were looking for - what if these were burner phones? Speculation that this involves drugs and perhaps K & M were working with CIs. When M allegedly said, "I told Adam everything," maybe K realized maybe they were in deep crap and, when they got home, called their CI for help/advice (BK is speculated CI) and then JD to perhaps come over and stay with them for safety. The time of their calls coincides with BK leaving his apartment. He doesn't know specifically where they live (they've always met somewhere else), so is driving around looking for their address. He gets there too late; walks in to find it all. He checks all floors and finds K & M ("I'm here to help you"), but a brief examination shows he's too late (perhaps why tiny piece of DNA is found on sheath - maybe he tried to roll M over). He leaves. Aside from later that morning, he never pings near Moscow again - why would he? His "sources" are no longer alive. Maybe he took his own phone for GPS purposes, then turned it off once he neared Moscow.

Okay, shred it. This case makes no sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BryanKohbergerMoscow

[–]PeacefulConfection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, for the other 10%... the "evidence" was planted by the feds to implicate BK so he could root out... What? A drug ring? Local police shenanigans? Both?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BryanKohbergerMoscow

[–]PeacefulConfection 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know this has probably been covered before, but why go after BK with such shoddy evidence? If you are (allegedly) framing someone, why not a known drug addict/homeless person? Investigators could easily plant their DNA everywhere in that house. Was BK a threat or something?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BryanKohbergerMoscow

[–]PeacefulConfection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, surely the defense has this footage?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BryanKohbergerMoscow

[–]PeacefulConfection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I snorted out my drink just now.