The Secret Suckiness Of Life After Breast Cancer

StarGirl - I'm also a 'statistical outlier' and that's part of who I am. I also knit, crochet, embroider, must have my tea in fine bone china, if people make annoying or unwelcome, unsolicited comments I sometimes feel annoyance or anger and at other times just let it be. Thing is, so many comments come from those who have not had the actual experience of diagnosis, waiting for results, being 'invaded' by procedures or having their vitality severely diminished by the side effects of strong drugs. I don't think I'm interesting except to a medical statistician. I agree with Afraser, an opinion is just that, an opinion and I will be my own gatekeeper and select those that I deem positive for me, if not I watch them dissolve into nothing - not solicited? Then shut up! Such things can strike a chord on a 'not so good day' but I'm the one in control of my reactions and/or responses. I was dealt the 'C' hand and like any card player, will play my hand my way.