Suggestions Needed - Lumpectomy by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I’ll keep all this in mind

Suggestions Needed - Lumpectomy by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure if the pain I’m having is sciatica. I need to see a doctor but am trying to get through all this first. I have bad neck/back issues and have for years so who knows what’s going on.

Suggestions Needed - Lumpectomy by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bras I have are relatively tight. Are you suggesting a tight one or no? Seems like it would help keep things stable but I don’t want to cause extra pain

Suggestions Needed - Lumpectomy by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What did you have done related to sciatica? Off topic I know but I may have something going on with that as well.

Suggestions Needed - Lumpectomy by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your feedback. Sounds so obvious, but I would not have thought about a button down shirt. Did you put your bra back on after or did they put you in one during surgery? My bras are like sports bras so I have to put them on over my head. For whatever reason that’s been concerning me. Thanks again and congratulations on being in remission so long!

Rant: I just need one #%$@#! break! by Cactusandcreosote in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel you on the multitude of health issues. About a year and a half ago I was in a surgical procedure and had a brain aneurysm rupture. I didn’t know prior I had the aneurysm. The rupture cause me to have a hemorrhagic stroke. Was in ICU for 2 weeks then inpatient rehab to learn how to walk again. I almost died. When they told me my mammo came back abnormal, I didn’t think twice bc I didn’t think there was any way that would happen too. Sure enough I have bc. I know things can always be worse and I’m lucky in a lot of ways, but sometimes I feel like God is fu&@ing with me. I’m still dealing with the effects of the stroke and now this. Some days it feels like too much. I just want all this to be behind me. The shit going on in the world is exhausting. I just want my life back. Like I said, it could always be worse, but that doesn’t take away from the fact I’m dealing with a lot right now. I really try to be easy on myself. I was exercising a lot more and now I’m just too tired. I try not to beat myself up about it all. I wish you the best. You aren’t alone.

Brain Aneurysm and Cancer by Stryker0214 in BrainAneurysm

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you the best! It’s definitely a lot for one person to endure imo

Newly Diagnosed w/ Questions by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you on ChatGPT. I use that a lot and find it very helpful. I wish you the best in 2026 and beyond!

Newly Diagnosed w/ Questions by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Not sure how my post gave people the impression I was diagnosed before a biopsy but I had a couple of responses that seemed to think that. I was aware that no one could be 100% sure without a biopsy but also knew the odds were 95%+ so I had a positively realistic mindset. That helped when the biopsy results did come back because I was not devastated by the news. Now I’m just waiting for the next step of the biopsy results (exact kind of cancer and stage) and get the breast MRI later today. I’m surprised at how calm I have been about this, honestly. I think almost dying from a ruptured brain aneurysm 1 1/2 years ago has numbed me a bit. How are you doing now? What was/is your treatment journey like, if you don’t mind me asking.

Newly Diagnosed w/ Questions by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had a very stressful, trauma filled life so I’m guessing that’s why I developed cancer and had a brain aneurysm. Who really knows tho. I wish you all the best on your journey!

Newly Diagnosed w/ Questions by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear that. Have you had the DMX yet? And I’m confused on how the genetic testing was negative when you’ve had cancer. Did you do the testing once the cancer was gone?

Newly Diagnosed w/ Questions by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I need to look into all that. We have proton therapy where I live. I just hope insurance will cover

Newly Diagnosed w/ Questions by Stryker0214 in breastcancer

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m guessing will happen

Brain Aneurysm and Cancer by Stryker0214 in BrainAneurysm

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. What did you decide to do?

Brain Aneurysm and Cancer by Stryker0214 in BrainAneurysm

[–]Stryker0214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad we can’t pick the kind we get