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AmandaDion
2 years agoMember
How do I know I dont have other developing cancers ?
Hi Everyone, Like all of you I am reluctantly here, but happily leveraging all the support and information available, so thank you. I was diagnosed in Sept, following my first mammogram aged 50, with ...
cranky_granny
2 years agoMember
Hi @AmandaDion welcome to this site. There are a lot of people here who will answer your questions and point you in the right place. Like Afraser I was due for my Pap smear and due for my regular colonoscopy having had cervical cancer in the past and a family history, father oesophageal and brother rectal and another brother with prostate cancers. I’m more diligent about keeping up with those tests especially the top and tail as i call it. When we get past certain age it seems we need a lot more checks and balances. BC just added more to the list. It all helps to reduce the fear, though it never really goes away it does get easier with time and support.
Remember to not get too far ahead of yourself
meditation, exercise and a distraction all help check out day to day section on here theres lots of inspiration there for hobbies etc
meditation, exercise and a distraction all help check out day to day section on here theres lots of inspiration there for hobbies etc