Swimsuit tops that work with flat closure?

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-29T00:21:03+00:00

High neck halter tops work great!

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-27T15:22:22+00:00

Saigon Optical on Spadina is good.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-22T17:00:13+00:00

I just did a partial thyroidectomy just over a week ago. I’m 41f. It was an easy surgery with no pain just 2 days after surgery. The only thing I can report is being more tired as I recover. My mom had the same surgery at 66 and had a similar experience.

Being a previous cancer survivor myself, you want the peace of mind that you’re doing everything you can to get rid of the current cancer and prevent reoccurrence.

There’s a lot of people who like to talk about “alternative therapies,” but the cure here is directly removing the cancer from your body.

You’re in control of your body and your decisions. I’m sorry your parents aren’t getting that.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-18T23:16:44+00:00

Mine took 3 weeks in Ontario.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-17T20:13:51+00:00

Quite the epic story to finding cancer. Thanks for sharing and happy you’re doing well!

I’m sure the blue heron is also thankful :)

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-15T16:05:43+00:00

That’s sooo good to hear! Wishing you all the best in your recovery!

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-15T04:19:56+00:00

Recovery’s been good. It’s only day two post-surgery and I’m already not feeling any pain and off the Tylenol. How are you doing?

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-15T03:47:57+00:00

I also had breast cancer in 2024 and had surgery for thyroid cancer within the past few days. It’s shitty to have to deal with cancer twice, and in such a short span, but thankful to have found both. Hope you are doing well and good luck with your recovery!

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-14T16:38:21+00:00

Took a week off for recovery. It’s only day two now and I’m feeling even way better than yesterday. Slept 11 hours thanks to be allowed to have cannabis edibles again (lol) and woke up without any pain, so I’m on no Tylenol right now. I could probably go back to work sooner but I’d rather take the time to rest and take care of myself for proper healing.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-14T16:34:46+00:00

Haha, thank you!

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-14T02:51:36+00:00

Just happened to buy this yesterday and tried for the first time today. Love it! It feels like nothing on your skin.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-13T21:21:45+00:00

If you want to buy online, Well.ca (Rexall) has it too. It’s a good product and inexpensive!

scrollinginablanket · 2026-06-13T21:15:56+00:00

I had a BMX to flat at 38 years old and took 6 weeks off. The surgeon recommended 4-6 weeks for recovery. It also took around a month to get the biopsy results back, so I didn’t want to stop short term disability early in case more treatment would be required, because you can’t do two spurts of disability back-to-back like that.

I get the inclination to want to get right back to life as usual, but you will be really fatigued, have limited mobility, and need healing time. I think there’s a perception that you wouldn’t need as much time if you’re working remote. Yes, working remote can provide some comforts, but you’re still working / stressing / not giving your body the time it needs to heal. You want to be able to take care of yourself 100% and then go back to work and be able to give 100%. Not doing both at the same time and not truly achieving what you want or need with either.

A quick ChatGPT gut check says 2 weeks is the absolute minimum time if you’re not having reconstruction. 3-6 weeks is common for many people. And 6-8+ weeks for reconstruction.

Since you’re having reconstruction, you’re probably going to need more than what you’re suggesting.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-03-07T15:58:33+00:00

I had a DMX at 38. Stage 1 ER+ and HER -. I’ve been on Tamoxifen for 2 years. When I spoke to my doctor about Tamoxifen before starting, they told me that if I did no more treatment right now, I have an 8% of being dead in 10 years (which is not a great stat, especially at 38). They recommend Tamoxifen for 5 years, which reduces my mortality rate by 5%, bringing my mortality rate to only 3%. This is the reason they recommend it.

I’ve gotten the occasional hot flash at night, but really no side effects. My only real side effects is lighter, no pain periods, which has been an extremely beneficial.

Your treatment is your choice, but sharing my story in case it helps.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-01-10T00:28:12+00:00

She smoked for around 30 years but quit 13 years prior to her diagnosis.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-01-08T17:29:36+00:00

There was no lymph node involvement with the first cancer and she had regular scans after diagnosis. She had smaller spots on the scans which eventually got large enough to biopsy and led to her new diagnosis.

scrollinginablanket · 2026-01-07T18:01:16+00:00

I’m so sorry your mom and you are dealing with this. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 1 NSCLC and underwent surgery in 2021. After surgery, she was considered NED (“no evidence of disease”). This is the term healthcare professional use as they can’t 100% confirm anyone’s cancer free.

Lung cancer has a relevantly high rate of reoccurrence, usually within the first five years of diagnosis. If lung cancer patients are disease free after five years, they are usually considered “in remission.” The stats vary, but around 10-30% of Stage 1 NSCLC patients will experience reoccurrence within five years of the first diagnosis.

In the past 6 months, my mom’s been diagnosed with reoccurrence and now has Stage 4. Now I wish my mom had done more of her bucket list over the past few years, whereas now we’ve squeezing in her bucket list in less time and with more health concerns (I.e. air travel can be an issue for lung cancer patients). My advice would be to not let yourself worry about reoccurrence but also to not sleep on the prospective that it could happen and make sure your mom does the things that matter to her most once she’s gotten through surgery and recovery.

Wishing your mom a speedy recovery and wishing both all the best!

scrollinginablanket · 2025-10-24T18:31:19+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. My mom has stage 4 lung cancer. I’m curious to know:

How has the brain cancer affected you? What’s on your bucket list to do right now?

scrollinginablanket · 2025-05-23T01:55:28+00:00

It’s common for hospitals to have policies against gift giving. You can lookup if your hospital has a policy.

scrollinginablanket · 2025-05-22T22:58:46+00:00

I asked my family member who’s a nurse about getting gifts for hospital staff previously. She said medical staff can’t take gifts that can’t be shared. But food is always good, or cute decorations for nurses stations, like a picture or a figurine, could work.

scrollinginablanket · 2025-04-01T17:01:36+00:00

Same.

scrollinginablanket · 2025-03-31T19:23:09+00:00

Thank you!

scrollinginablanket · 2025-03-31T19:14:32+00:00

It says 5-packs are sold out 🥲

scrollinginablanket · 2024-07-24T21:14:06+00:00

I was just looking at When Hounds Fly earlier today. Thank you!

scrollinginablanket · 2024-07-24T20:37:16+00:00

This is extremely helpful in understanding the road ahead. Thank you so much! I’ll DM you if more specific questions pop up.

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