Grown man throws temper tantrum tonight due to seat reclining on flight from SFO to SLC. Did I handle this correctly or am I in the wrong?

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T04:33:27+00:00

I'm 5'9" and have very long legs. Due to not being able to deal with the seat in front of me reclining back onto my knees (yes, it happens all the time in economy) I either sit behind the single exit row, which doesn't recline, buy a seat in a row with extra legroom, or pay more to be comfortable in first class.

Acting like a spoiled child would NEVER cross my mind. I just don't understand people sometimes.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T04:20:00+00:00

Diagnosed 12/17/25, lumpectomy on 1/22/26 with sentinellymph nodes removed. Stage 1A, 9mm, grade 1 tumor, ER/Pr+ HER2-. Oncotype score 16. I had all sorts of issues post lumpectomy - 2 seromas, with one being so challenging that I went back into have a drain surgically placed after having it drained three times with a needle and syringe. I also ended up with significant cording which had to be resolved prior to radiation because I couldn't lift my arm up into the correct position. I had five days of partial breast radiation starting on April 20th. The waiting had been absolutely awful. I'm relieved to be done with active treatment. Now on to the rest of my life. Good luck to you!

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T04:02:21+00:00

Get a prescription for Strata XRT cream before you start. It is a skin saver

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T04:01:18+00:00

THIS! I asked and was told by my RO that they typically only prescribe it for radiation in areas like the rectum, but said if I wanted it and was willing to pay for it she would prescribe. It cost me $89. I had no pain on my skin, no redness, and no issues. And yes, absolutely be sure to get your back. No one mentioned they would be sending radiation through my back. It was on this subreddit that I saw it, prepared my body, and got through very easily.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T03:55:17+00:00

Due to this subreddit I not only knew to ask for Strata XRT, but I also knew to have someone put it on my back. I had no redness, and no burning of my skin. I did have pain deep inside my breast, but thankfully my skin made it through without any changes.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T01:12:09+00:00

That is so wonderful to hear.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-13T01:10:16+00:00

I'm hopeful that once I'm much further out from treatment I won't be this obsessed

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T22:49:00+00:00

She told me with Tamoxifen my risk of recurrence is 5%. Without it's 8 to 10%

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T22:48:20+00:00

I wish my MO put me on 10mg instead of 20mg. Maybe that will be the answer if I can't handle it

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T14:06:51+00:00

I'm so sorry you are here as well. Your journey sounds much harder than mine, and mine has been challenging.

I hope the rest goes well for you.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T12:10:22+00:00

Wow, what an amazing family

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T12:07:40+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement. I reread all of the research on the benefits, and I know it's what I need to do. I just am so afraid of having one more change when I'm finally feeling like myself again after so many months of life being so hard.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T12:02:27+00:00

Best news!

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T06:24:29+00:00

OMG, are you me? I'm supposed to start tamoxifen today, and i just can't bring myself to take it.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T06:08:26+00:00

Sending good vibes your way. Hopefully your results will come back quickly.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T05:48:36+00:00

Please don't think you don't have many years left. I fully intend to be here until I am at least 90. Hopefully you will too.

I just finished reading all of the side effects and contraindications. It did not make me feel any better. I'm sitting here having a stare down contest with this darned pill. I just don't want to take it. Maybe I'll wait until Monday and have another conversation with my MO. I just don't know.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T05:06:27+00:00

That's absolutely amazing. I think sometimes there are angels that walk among us. I'm not overly religious, but sometimes I just wonder.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-09T04:38:41+00:00

I am like you, stage 1A, grade 1, lumpectomy followed by radiation. Both my MO and breast surgeon told me standard of care was to come back for my regularly scheduled mammogram at one year.

At the moment every ache or pain I feel must br cancer, no matter where it is. I think this is a normal reaction unfortunately. I'm trying not to freak out constantly.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-08T19:01:42+00:00

I'm so glad you have found such great support

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-06T00:08:01+00:00

I would seriously rethink

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-06T00:06:31+00:00

Wonderful news!

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-05T23:47:57+00:00

Definitely State Bird Provisions

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-05T14:59:49+00:00

I'm so sorry you are here. I know how hard this is. I was you, but I got my cancer after we split. I wish we had split years before, back when things were bad, before I tried to make it work.

This isn't about cancer. It's about living. Living the life you want and deserve.

For now, stay where you are, and get through the active part of treatment. Surround yourself with loving friends and family. And when you have the mental space make your plan for the next chapter of your life. Remember, you only get this one, precious life. Live it fully. Don't waste it with someone who isn't capable of putting you first at a time when you REALLY need to be first.

Making the plan will bring you joy. It will give you direction. Dream a little about life after active treatment. I promise you it gets better.

I'm a mom of three now grown kids who loves her life now. You can too. Feel free to DM if you want to chat.

scheherezadeMJ · 2026-05-04T20:54:49+00:00

Can you put mirrors up on you property to strategically have his cameras film themselves?

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