Comments for my journey through breast cancer treatment

Comment on Hello world! This is Why I’m Writing About My Breast Cancer Treatment by Lily Rose

Lily Rose — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:44:36 +0000

Thank you for visiting, Valerie. I’m sorry to hear that you’re going through this, too. If I can help in any way, please contact me (you can use the contact link at the top of the page) – I can be an ear for venting or I’ll answer any questions that I can. I know what you’re going through. I did not have anyone that could relate so well to what I was going through at the time and that’s why I created this site and wrote all the cancer articles at Hubpages that I did – so hopefully I could touch someone and give help to someone.

Comment on Hello world! This is Why I’m Writing About My Breast Cancer Treatment by valerie mcbee

valerie mcbee — Sat, 22 May 2010 05:56:14 +0000

It was very strange to read an blog that sounded just like my journey!!! I’m 38 and not yet cancer free, I’m just now going thru radiation and also had the tram flap procedure. I’m looking forward to reading more about your journey.

Comment on Hello world! This is Why I’m Writing About My Breast Cancer Treatment by Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:11 +0000

Lily Rose,

Thanks for checking out my blog! Hope you are doing well! Writing about the ongoing journey and sharing it is always helpful for me too!

Comment on My Mom’s Cancer by Tami Boehmer

Tami Boehmer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:47:10 +0000

I too am of Ashkenazi heritage, but tested negative for BRCA 1 and 2. Good job spreading the word about genetic testing and good luck to you!

Comment on My Mom’s Cancer by Lily Rose

Lily Rose — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:57:22 +0000

I’m so sorry to hear about your grandmother and your aunt, how tough on the family. Thank you for yoru kind words and for finding and visiting my site – I created it for many reasons, one of them being to hopefully help you! Stay positive and you yourself should stay vigilant – have you looked into the genetics testing? Best wishes to you and your family during these hard times.

Comment on My Mom’s Cancer by Delinda

Delinda — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:57:28 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your life experience. My 87 year old grandmother was just dx with Stage iv breast cancer and looks like her prognosis is 1-2months.
This is hard on the family since we just lost my Aunt 3 months ago from Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer.
I thank you for sharing your journey showing that people do survive and even though you went through hell and back, you actually saved your mother’s life.
My heart pours out to you and since I am a 40 year old woman, I will continue to keep getting my mammograms every year.

Comment on Radiation Therapy and Shingles by Lily Rose

Lily Rose — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:27:46 +0000

As for the radiation being necessary, well, I don’t know. I’m sure I discussed in one of my posts that it was very borderline as to whether I needed it or not. I regret having done it because it may not have been necessary at all and I’ve suffered so many consequences from it. I can’t seem to let go of the anger because no one warned me about the possibilities of anything that’s happening to me occuring – it’s quite ridiculous. I could go on and on – should have written a new post! Sorry…

Comment on Radiation Therapy and Shingles by Lily Rose

Lily Rose — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:24:01 +0000

Hi Mariel – it’s so great to hear from you and thank you for “stopping by.”

I’m not sure what you’re asking me – are you saying that radiation was necessary, even with its unfortunate side effects?

Well, it’s still kind of a mystery as to what caused the rash, and even whether or not is was ever shingles. My radiation oncologist thinks it was shingles, then turned into “radiation recall.” My dermatologist doesn’t think it ever was shingles – she thinks it was some form of dermatitis which became infected (the staph infection) which then became impetigenous. She feels strongly now that the rash, which continues to this day to come back, is some sort of allergic reaction to something. She wants to do allergy testing but I’m hestitant. I still use steroid ointments twice a day to keep the minor outbreaks at bay. I’m at a loss and too frustrated to even care anymore at times…

Comment on Radiation Therapy and Shingles by Mariel

Mariel — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:02:48 +0000

The rash was a side effect of the radiation, but the radiation treatment might still have necessary. No?

Comment on Hello world! This is Why I’m Writing About My Breast Cancer Treatment by Mariel

Mariel — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:16:07 +0000

Hi Tati,

Jenny called me today after a long while. She told me about your hubpages, which I found as well as your blog site. Throughout this entire process I have kept you in my thoughts and regret not reaching out to you. On the other hand, it’s been so long I didn’t know if the time was time. Dumb, eh?! Anyway, I look forward to reading on…….
Love, Mariel