Belinda's Journey with Breast Cancer
Survivor: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Finished active treatment less than 5 years ago, Diagnosed: over 11 years ago, Female, Age: 71, Stage II, HER2 Positive: Don't Know, ER Positive: Don't Know, PR Positive: Don't Know
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Belinda
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
over 8 years agoDiagnosed
Oh No
Bu oh no I mean I was in denial that what they told me was wrong
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Belinda
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
over 8 years agoMastectomy
Procedure or Surgery
I still don't have all my strength back but I am working hard on it.
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Belinda
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
over 8 years agoChemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
I did good on the Chemo as I did not get sick. On Thursday and Friday after I had Chemo on Tuesday I couldn't get out of bed as I was so tired.
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Belinda
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
over 8 years agoHair is back
Celebration
I have my hair back as I had it cut off after my first treatment and I feel good about that decision as I do not think I could have coped with it if it all came on my pillow
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Belinda
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Experience with
Breast Cancer
over 8 years agoA retreat camp that I went to helped me and others
Other Care
It is a 3 day camp on the weekend every 6 months and you can share your fears and conquers with others who have gone thru this like you have and know what the word "Chemo Brain" means it helps with your recovery