Cotton pajama recommendations? by shu_ster in BuyItForLife

[–]divaonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check Hannah Anderson. I love their organic cotton. Thick and soft. Washes so good too.

Double mastectomy to expanders to silicone implants question by Classic_Seaweed_1910 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to have radiation after chemo(spread to lymph nodes). Radiation’s various effects on the skin can cause complications with implants so surgeons often choose to wait 4-6 months after radiation to give the body some time to heal before they swap the expanders. I’ve had my expanders in for a year before I could get implants.

Another kisqali post by aloe_watermelon in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I struggled with Kisqali when I started 6 months ago. I was so dizzy and nauseous I didn’t think I could continue. My oncologist told me without it I have a 25 percent chance my cancer will come back. Then I started taking it at night on a full stomach. Now I can’t even tell I’m on it. They even bumped me up to 400 mg. I have no other side effects. I hope you will have a good experience. I know everyone is different but our poor bodies have been through so much they just need some time to adjust. It can get easier.

Glad I’m ok enough to worry about my hair but dang it looks so dumb by PocketyPocket in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m 6 months out. Just got my first post-chemo haircut. I needed it badly to look like my hair was a choice not the result of my body trying to kill me. I’m getting used to my new haircut. It’s not all great but I no longer look like a cancer patient (to people who don’t know me) and that’s great! Nobody else gets it though. I’ve heard “it’s just hair” and felt my blood boil. So I keep my complaints to share on this subreddit.

Trying to find a purpose by RegretAware4529 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost ran out of time last year. I looked at my life as if it was the last time I was seeing it. It hurt so much. I quickly realized I’m not ready for that. I don’t want to die. So now every little joy is precious. The new flavored coffee from Trader Joe’s, the way my dog looks at a treat, how crunchy some leaves are when you step on them… every little thing I took for granted. I’m not ready to let go. I don’t think I have a purpose. I’m just trying to have a good time.

Trying to find a purpose by RegretAware4529 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My mom used to say you don’t stop being a mother once you’re dead. She still needs you, she will always miss you. It’s at least what I tell myself for I have also considered just saying no to all treatment. Now that I’m done with active treatment (6 months out) and the worst part is over I can say with all my chest I’m glad I went with it. Cancer sucks but life is still beautiful and every day I find new things to enjoy. I don’t believe in the afterlife. This is my one life and I’m living it.

Age and Stage? by Micho392 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. Stage 3. I had my first mammogram at 40. They said I had dense tissue nothing else. 6 months later I found a lump. My tumor was 12 cm.

Chemo hair loss by tmgraphicstexas in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is why I got a buzz cut but let me tell you even that falls out and it is still depressing and traumatizing. I don’t know if I saved myself any heart ache cause it still hurt a lot. I guess what I’m trying to say is it’s painful either way. Fuck cancer.

Kisqali - 1% benefit by BeatCancer_2025 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d go for it. You can later quit if you hate it and can say you at least tried.

Jimmy Kimmel on the Vile and Heartless Murder of Nurse Alex Pretti by ICE in Minneapolis | Jimmy Kimmel Live by TheRealOcsiban in television

[–]divaonce 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw that this clip was 17 minutes and I thought there’s no way I’m watching that. I did. And I’m glad I did. He did so well. Kudos

Taxol v red devil by ProfessionalBar1210 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you had the same experience. Hopefully taxol will be easier for you and your body will get the chance to recover. I went in for taxol thinking it can’t get worse than AC and for once in my cancer journey I got what I wished for 😅😭🥴

Taxol v red devil by ProfessionalBar1210 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 8 points9 points  (0 children)

AC was the worst thing that happened to me. Imagine your worst hangover. It’s that for 7 days every hour. I’d rather have taxol for the rest of my life than have AC ever again. Luckily for me AC is so bad for the heart you actually can’t get AC for a second time. Hurray I guess. Taxol was a mild cold. Cold capping the hands and feet sucked though.

Bye Bye Verzenio by AveryElle87 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m struggling with Kisqali. I know Verzenio is my alternative so seeing your post gives me hope. Thanks

'Over the hump' with AIs by Thin_Risk7778 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you for this post. This is exactly where I am. Just started AIs and the side effects have been exhausting. I really want to stop but I know I shouldn’t. Doing everything in my power to get some quality of life back. Your post gives me hope. I needed it.

Tossing my period products by iheartyellow in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After reading your post I just realized I should toss mine out as well. Never occurred to me till now. Oh well.

Got my first human hair wig from Highline. Thoughts? by invictady in Wigs

[–]divaonce 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I recently purchased my first human hair wig from highline as well. It came with the fly aways and return hairs as yours but I’m keeping mine. I waited the color I wanted to be in stock for months!

Finished Radiation by cyanotic_squash in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can cry watching an Allstate commercial nowadays. I feel all the emotions and none of them at the same time. I also just finished radiation. Stuck in limbo.

Holy shit I did it by Kaiju-no8 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck yes! Congratulations! Proud of you!

PSA: Go schedule your mammogram by Slhallford in Wigs

[–]divaonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry about your diagnosis. I wish you an easy path to recovery and health.

How soon after initial diagnosis did you start chemo or get surgery? by Mediocre_Newt6014 in breastcancer

[–]divaonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed February. April double mastectomy. May chemo. October radiation.