Survivors with other health issues
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survivor1952
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Would be interested to hear from breast cancer survivors who also have additional health issues.
In addition to being a breast cancer survivor (12 1/2 years) I have thyroid problems (Hashimotos disease) high blood pressure, high cholesterol, I am pre-diabetic and have diverticulosis. I think I am a victim of "bad genes"...heart problems on my mothers side, stroke & cancer in my dad's family.
Fortunately, I believe in being pro active regarding my health problems. I take my meds faithfully and have most everything under control. I know that thanks to the chemo that my immune system was damaged and Hashimotos is immune system related. I am thankful that I have an extremely positive attitude on not letting my health problems get the better of me. I am grateful for every morning I wake up and am able to live another beautiful day.
Anyone else with breast cancer plus other issues want to comment?
In addition to being a breast cancer survivor (12 1/2 years) I have thyroid problems (Hashimotos disease) high blood pressure, high cholesterol, I am pre-diabetic and have diverticulosis. I think I am a victim of "bad genes"...heart problems on my mothers side, stroke & cancer in my dad's family.
Fortunately, I believe in being pro active regarding my health problems. I take my meds faithfully and have most everything under control. I know that thanks to the chemo that my immune system was damaged and Hashimotos is immune system related. I am thankful that I have an extremely positive attitude on not letting my health problems get the better of me. I am grateful for every morning I wake up and am able to live another beautiful day.
Anyone else with breast cancer plus other issues want to comment?
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you are a true trooper. I am only 3 years clean and so far so good. I have lymphademia in right arm and hand but I barely notice it. I still have numbness in feet from the chemo, but again I rarely notice it. I like you try to keep positive. it is what it is and we just have to live good and deal with our issues (cancer related) with a positive attitude. it is what gets me through day after day. you keep your chin up and keep up the positive attitude, as it goes a long way. have a great weekend. 0
