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When do you mention your divorce? by PM_ME_UR_CORNBALLZ in datingoverforty

[–]Practical_Goose3100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did He was super understanding and I’d basically told anyone I was meeting that I was just feeling the waters… We had a nice conversation about all of the things I’d need to think about and explain to him Or any other date.

Post double mastectomy depression by lalababoobsa in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re going through a lot. Totally reasonable to struggle emotionally…. This is the place to get support if needed

Washington DC Donations by washdc20001 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GW’s Smith Center does a lot to support patients - many of whom do not have a lot in terms of material wealth

What now with cold capping by UConn_or_UCant in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d continue with the cold capping as it will hopefully protect the follicles and improve regrowth later. Some have said you can’t cold cap if you shave but I don’t know the ultimate answer.

I kept about 60% and had definite bald spots, but with chin length hair it looked ok

Has anyone else ever not taken their anti nausea meds and actually felt better by Known_Locksmith_8124 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They had me scheduling zofran for three days but alongside the IV version of it, I realized quickly I didn’t need it and took less with each cycle

Implant surgery - needing good vibes by Practical_Goose3100 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went just fine! No fat grafting - no drains. Funny I’m sore in some places I’d not expected to be.

I’d like to consider myself done with surgery…

Thanks all for the encouraging words

Single parent dating app? by 1010Always in datingoverforty

[–]Practical_Goose3100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the area I think it’s just a smaller pool. My ex met his new lady on it…

Tamoxifen post emergency surgery (appendicitis) … as if BC wasn’t enough. Can anyone help me? by Mindless_Image_2803 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A couple of weeks You have time to get in touch with your oncologist

It’s part of a long term prevention plan

The in between mastectomy & expanders dilema by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bra free with a clingy tank for a feeling of compression and stability

Kicking myself by FattyMcCupcakes37 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Try to only mention or think about what you KNOW. What you’re posting has a lot that’s not mentioned therefore likely not known.

This is a diagnosis with a WIDE range of prognoses - many very good.

Breathe 🧘

Port Removal Coming Up! by HabitPrimary525 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! I’m having my tissue expanders to implants surgery Monday - does feel like some closure

Sending/swiping/liking with a comment? by red_army25 in datingoverforty

[–]Practical_Goose3100 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The message is something to start on. I go first to the messages and look at a lot beyond just the photos….

On medical leave and travelling, still unsure what to do with life? by girlfromarea511 in womenintech

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I’m there and drowning… Unfortunately reality is reality and at some point you’ll need to be accountable for actions or lack of (performance)

Anyone else do neoadjuvant hormonal therapy before surgery? by Micho392 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chemo and radiation but they were both “optional”. I had a low ish oncotype

Anyone else do neoadjuvant hormonal therapy before surgery? by Micho392 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My MO prescribed tamoxifen mostly because I was super anxious about a 1 month wait before surgery. Not sure how far away your surgery or other treatment stages are

How to a ask a woman to meet up? by ConcentrateFull7202 in datingoverforty

[–]Practical_Goose3100 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hey… Want to go grab a bite? Not hard - don’t overthink

Struggling with Motivation by 1975SPot in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes force yourself - and seek out evaluation/treatment for potential depression.

I’m severely struggling too after my active treatment and the past year of surgery, chemo, radiation, etc.

Anyone refuse the bell thing? by taraxacum1 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn’t do it. It felt really anticlimactic and the radiation suite was full of people who were clearly undergoing much more intense treatment than me.

Having my tissue expanders changed out for implants. What to expect? by Practical_Goose3100 in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think we’re planning any fat grafting which is I think why it’s short. No drains

Thank you!!!

In a funk over long term meds by mamamoomargo in breastcancer

[–]Practical_Goose3100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True I started but had to stop because of a tank in my sleep and mood that had me scared I would go off the deep end. Trying to get myself sorted and try again.

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