A CLOSER LOOK AT MY SCARS AND A BRIEF SURGERY RECAP
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After 2 separate surgeries I now have 4 scars on and around my right breast. Strangely I actually cherish them, they are the perfect reminder to live fully and not take life for granted. I understand this isn't the case for everyone, but wanted to share my scars more intimately for anyone who may be interested.
WHY I GOT CANCER TWICE- My theory
Surrendering to the fact that you will never truly know the answer to why you got cancer is so incredibly challenging. But finding your own truth, well that’s an intense journey. It’s the lingering question right? You’ve been diagnosed and are going through the motions but one question just keeps stopping you in your tracks. “Why did this happen to me?”
RADIATION THERAPY- My experience
After undergoing IV chemotherapy for 6 months, which was one of the most challenging experiences physically I have ever endured, radiation felt like a walk in the park. The fear is present though, we’ve all googled radiation and we know the ‘negative effects’ it can have on us right? So making the decision to have it can be tough for some.
WHAT NOT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WHO HAS CANCER
You really need to ‘read the room’. Most people just want to be heard, not given advice. They want understanding and empathy, they may not want a positive spin on everything. Yet some might. They need their feelings and emotions validated. Yet there is no rule book on how to best do this with any given individual based on their needs in that specific moment in time.
ACCEPTING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS
- When you're diagnosed with cancer, you have a choice. The choice to identify as the victim and wallow in the ‘why did this happen to me’, or you can allow yourself to feel that, but not remain in that state.