4lovenoni's Journey with Breast Cancer
Survivor: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: about 10 years ago, Female, Age: 74, Stage I, HER2 Positive: No, ER Positive: Yes, PR Positive: Yes
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Diagnosed
Oh No
I couldn't believe how my world turned upside down in a split second.
Lumpectomy
Procedure or Surgery
It went very well,able to get back to my daily life.
External radiation
Radiation
I'm starting my 4th week with little side effects. Area slightly pink.
Finished treatment
Celebration
Yesterday was my last day of treatment, ever so thankful, for people that have implants, so far so good, will know better in a couple of weeks. my breast is dark in areas and pink in others some is beginning to peel, i'm so happy to be done with that. Had a great Dr. Shadle and her team of Angels! Thank You!
Fatigue (tiredness)
Side Effects
I felt more tired after radiation than during, my breast also looked pretty bad. since then almost 6 month later i'm almost back to myself.Thank God!