trixie

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Greg P
3x Survivor
Team WhatNext

Hey Trixie,
I really like the advise of Susan K..I agree w/it all...Like you I am also Stage 1 Breast Cancer. I'm triple neg (couldn't tell if u were). I just finished my 2nd round of chemo yesterday..I wasn't in the right frame of mind going into this treatment, I was better the1st round (believe it or not). I got myself so worked up that it was going to be soo bad. Needless to say I did fine during the session, when i got home I had palpitations on & off, finally settled down. Went for my Neulasta shot today, praying my reactions aren't any worse than last time. But I think back, it was a few rough days (3-4) after that I was outside walking my dog, did a little exercise DVD and got right back on track, little by little. There r days I get a little depressed, esp now, I cut my hair real short, and the baldness is starting...but I'm going w/the flow, I have some wigs, a halo (which I prefer) esp in the winter I just throw a cute hat on. I also have days were, I just really don't want to be bothered by anyone (sometimes I feel guilty about that) cause I know they are worried and/or concerned. But it's one day at a time and I am sure we will all be fine. Stay strong...Be well and I hope you have a "HAPPY NEW YEAR"...

Hey, Trixie. Please try to stay strong. You've been into this for six months, so your treatment should be nearing an end soon, shouldn't it? I know it is soooo hard to keep a positive attitude, and you get tired of people telling you things like, "Attitude is everything. You've got to keep a good attitude." Some days I'd think "Attitude, schmattitude! What difference does it make. They aren't the ones who are sick!" All I can say is that the bad days will be behind you soon. I held fast to my "Stage I" diagnosis; that knowledge was enough to push me through my treatments, that one positive aspect was what I needed to believe in. "I can do it." I can still hear that little voice inside me that somehow got through even on my worst days. You've got it in there, too, deep inside, that courage and strength. It's there. Please let yourself listen to that voice and then, believe it!

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