From another young 2 x breast cancer survivor, I appreciate seeing this part of your normal life and reminding me that life goes on and wonderfully so...🤗💖
Thank you so much for your videos. They really are meaningful and inspirational. I am just entering survivorship year. Last year was bilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation. Just now starting Tomoxifen. I couldn’t find any videos of your experience with/without endocrine therapy. Thanks again from one mommy of two to another. 💝
Hi Marina, I just got back my results after surgery (lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes removed) they didn't find any cancer cells the tumor was completely gone after chemo mine was also triple negative. I am very excited but I'm scared to be happy as I don't wanna jinx anything 😅 🙏🙏🙏 all you fighters are in my prayers
How do you tray and stay positive and keep life going when getting bad news about cancer. My mom just got told she has a local reoccurrence of her breast cancer just 8 months after finishing her treatment 🥺 we are all so shocked and scared
Hi Marina. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I just saw one of your vlogs and I immediately subscribed. I just finished my chemo last week. And just recouping my body for the next surgery procedure. “Live a life without fear” is a good impact that touched me. I’m concerned and worried of surgery “removing my breast on one side and be mentally prepared after?”. Hoping for some advise from you, please. And thank you.
Hi! Thank you for being here. Fear is a normal response to the cancer journey. I feel that. I’ve done what seems like it all and can tell you your body is capable of amazing healing. Write down your concerns. Ask your surgeon all your questions. I’m available to chat if that helps you too. www.marinablackford.com
Hello marina! I am 27 years old,and was diagnosed with TNBC during april,2023.Alhamdulillah I have completed my chemo and breast conserving surgery followed by radiotherapy. Currently I am having immunotherapy 21 days interval Can you pls share your follow up schedule and what investigations you did during first year of being cancer free? Lots of love and good wishes❤
Hi! Yes, I followed up every three months for about two years. I have now moved to six-month follow-ups. A yearly breast MRI since I had a recurrence. No medication at this point. Full hysterectomy completed to eliminate ovarian cancer risk.
Shirley here, I been a coffee drinker almost all my life I drink it black. I buy Tim Horton brand sometimes or Aldis has a German brand. I am 74 and I really don't think organic coffees are any better. I think it's that junk that people put in them like all the chemicals in those flavor for your coffee that I don't trust. I guess I am lucky that at my age I avoided cancer I just don't believe in organic coffee and never knew they carried it.
Hi there I am up.. cannot sleep.. I’m in the UK, Londoner was diagnosed last year after loosing my mum to coroner. I have or had triple negative and am preparing for a diep surgery as soon as I can drop another 11kgs. I just don’t know if I am coming or going, I can’t sleep at night as this is when I start to think about have the BRC1 my cancer returning. Not finding it on time and dying .. 😢I know I’m miserable .. but I am worried as to how I can monitor things and have a life.. I am filled with dread. How on earth do I get past this?
Hi! I’m sorry. Truly. Cancer is a thief of time and can overtake our thoughts. I would talk to your medical team and see what they can suggest. I would look into therapy or a local support group that fits you. You’re always welcome here. I’ll be planning September live chats soon. ❤️
I’ve been peeling bananas that way for a while in spite of the funny looks from friends. Spending time with mom post chemo; will face a battery of tests for staging when I return home. Fear has thus far not been part of my journey. Can’t imagine how nonbelievers manage.
Haha yay! My fellow banana upside down peeler! That’s great medicine to spend time with supportive family. I pray your staging goes well. Keep healing! 🙏🏼❤️
