Angel_1

Hi there. Want to let you know that you are not alone in this journey. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. You may find my story and lots of helpful info on my blog www.papillarythyroidcancerguide.com
Elaine

Hello there! I just wanted to check in and see how your doing. I know your most recent surgery was in March. So I just wanted to get an update on how you are. I hope you are well. Hugs to you.

Hi Angel, how are you doing? I just wanted to check in on you. I hope your doing well. Give us an update and let us know how things are going.

Hi Angel_1, that is so sad about your family and lack of support, your husbands comment and feelings being put out by having to help you and calling you a freak. I want to just shake him! Yet strangely I completely know what those responses are like. I no longer talk to my mother or father except an occasional ecard or email. I do many things on my own also, but not too many going out things. I'm looking for work so I spend a lot of time at home alone. You are really an inspiration for me. I know what it's like to have a husband who's there but not really there. I have although over the years and our struggles turned him around. It's been a lot of work. Now I have to make sure our son(14) doesn't become like him in a negative way. Both of us do things with him separately and more in the summer we do things all together. I truly believe in for better or for worse, richer or poorer, sickness and in health so I will never divorce. Sometimes it's a matter of falling in and out of love several times during one marriage, and that's what we do. The only thing one shouldn't stand for is abuse
of any kind. People always tell you, well maybe you should seek counseling. It isn't that easy. There are other bills, medical, dental, and for the kids. So that isn't usually an option. Communication within the family at home is though. Please keep us posted on your healing! Like Greg_P said - Good for you! kimg09

Wow are going through such a rough patch. I will keep you in prayers. One thing about getting a serious illness is you find out who your friends are. Most of mine are wonderful, a few got insulted and nasty because I did not have time or energy to keep in touch first. I got my advanced kidney cancer diagnosis 1 week after I lost my Job in July 2009. It so scary to be so sick and not have a steady income. It takes awhile but you will find your confidence - you are a strong person, you will find that strength and move on and thrive. Cancer is a disease not who you are. Wish I could clone DH and send him to you.

Hi Angel_1
I was told it is a very aggressive & that triple negative means the cancer is negative for her2, estrogen * progestrone. meaning that none of these hormones are a factor in the growth of my cancer. Also people with TNBC do not take meds after chemo/rads/surgery. I hope this helps. Stay positive & yes at times it's very difficult. I am here to talk wherever you like, it really helps to talk with someone that is going through the samething. I have chemo this morning & then only 2 more after today!!!
I am so excited Keep smiling!!!

Hi Angel how are you doing? I just wanted to stop in and see how things are going for you. I hope today is a good day for you.

Hi Angel, Hope you start feeling better about your situation. Read through the questions page and you will see there are tons of people in your situation and they are getting along fine. There are a lot of great people here to help, just ask and they will support you.

Thanks for finding us, let us know if we can help with anything around the site.

Greg P
3x Survivor
Team WhatNext
Community Mgr.

Hi Angel,
I don't profess to be a professional,but I'll share with you what I learned. I had a bilateral mastectomy Nov. 12 with reconstruction started. I had four drains in. I am fortunate to have an excellent surgeon. Two of my drains came out fairly soon, about two weeks. One came out a week after that. the fluid was fairly red initially, then light red, then on towards yellow. Your body produces fluid to fill cavities. the yellow is just the fluid without blood. If it gets cloudy, I think that can indicate there might be an infection. My doctor wanted me to be on anti-biotics while my drain was in. He felt that was very important.
He filled my TE to lessen the fluid output. Smaller cavity equals less fluid. After 4 1/2 weeks and the second fill, he removed my drain. the canal weeped a little that day and into the next, then healed. I am doing very well now.
I'd be glad to share stories with you! Hugs to you!

Hello Angel and welcome to the site! I'm sorry for all the problems your having. One of my best friends is in remission from breast cancer. I was her caregiver. I don't know what your going through personally but she when through lots of the same that you are. If you have any questions about anything please go to the QUESTIONS tab at the top of the page and put them in this area. This way everyone will see them. There are some wonderful people here just waiting to help you. Even if it's just to talk.

Deana

Hi Angel. Just wanted you to know that Status updates are generally only seen by your followers of which you have 2. It you intended for you update to be seen by others, you need to either post a comment to their posts on your wall or post on their walls.

Angel, I am so sorry you have had to deal with many complications. Your journey has been anything but easy. In regards to people who turned out to be less than you had expected, not everybody deals with cancer the same way. Some people know exactly the right words to say or not say; so many come with encouragement and/or thoughtful gifts. But there are a few who quite honestly don't know how to deal with illness or loss, and they tend to pull away. It is sad but it does happen. I hope you can forgive them if they one day try to make amends. I'm hoping things get easier for you in the new year.

I am so sorry you are going through such hard times. I hope the WhatNext community can provide some helpful advice and comfort for you. Everyone here is very helpful. Reach out to us, please.

Angel here is a link to the the Breast Cancer page on the site. If is very helpful.

http://www.whatnext.com/conditions/cancer/breast-cancer

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