Comments on: ONE YEAR AS A SURVIVOR

By: Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time

Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time — Fri, 22 May 2020 22:49:19 +0000

In reply to Terisa. Thank you so much for your comment, Terisa! Congratulations on finishing your treatment! For me, I started counting my first year of survivorship on the day of my last treatment. For me, personally, that was the day that I truly felt "cancer free." Hugs and best wishes to you!

By: Terisa

Terisa — Wed, 20 May 2020 15:26:38 +0000

Hi Stephanie,
I completed my last round of radiation a week before last Christmas. Thank you for your post. I actually pinned it during my chemo treatments, for a later read. And I am glad I did.
When did you determine your start date of being cancer free? The day of your last treatment? The day of your follow up appointment?
Thank you for responding?

By: Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time

Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:13:55 +0000

In reply to Natasha. I'm so sorry, Natasha! Prayers that all is well. Please reach out if I can help with anything.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:14:12 +0000

I just found out I have to go for a mammogram and I am terrified. I have three little kids and no energy left at the end of the day. Thank you for being so brave to share your story.

By: Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time

Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:39:27 +0000

In reply to Val Register. Thanks for your comment, Val. I hear you on the aging...sometimes I can't believe how OLD I feel! Best wishes to you as you finish up with your surgeries. You're almost there!!

By: Val Register

Val Register — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:45:08 +0000

I can totally relate to all of this… I am two years out from my chemo, radiation and initial surgery and I am still exhausted many days. I feel like it aged me 20 or 30 years! I was 48 when I was diagnosed and I feel like I’m approaching 80 some days. i have had a few reconstruction surgeries after my mastectomies and actually have one more scheduled in December. Just want to get it behind me and at least have no more surgeries but I feel very grateful that God has healed me and carried me this far. Thank you for sharing your journey, it’s very inspiring and helpful. Bless you!

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:23:38 +0000

In reply to Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time. Thank you,I wish the same for you

By: Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time

Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:55:27 +0000

In reply to Corinne. I agree, Corinne. It can definitely feel isolating to continue to live the life of a cancer survivor when the world figures you're "past" it. I wish you the very best as you continue down your path of cancer survivorship. Hugs to you!

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 04:13:56 +0000

Thank you for sharing. I feel like everyone in my life expects I will put it all behind me since I’m several years post treatment, but I just don’t feel like it’s over. I’m sill living it. Fatigue, memory loss, pain from my 6 surgeries, and Tamoxifen. No one in my life knows how hard this still is.

By: Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time

Stephanie @ Mommy Standard Time — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 03:01:07 +0000

In reply to Tammy. I'm so glad you found something you could relate to in this post. You're NOT alone! I hope your reconstruction goes smoothly and that you the process brings you some closure. It is definitely an emotional process, so be prepared for that! It sounds like you have a good support system, though. Hugs and best wishes to you and your family!