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Courtney_J

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07/08/2021 at 5:02 PM

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Hello everyone,

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When going through treatment, patients may often turn to certain sources of comfort to take their minds off their cancer or what they're going through. It may be a TV show or book, a particular activity or ritual, or even a piece of clothing or blanket.

A member living with breast cancer on Carenity France just shared a testimonial with us where she explains how she turned to writing for comfort and to express herself while in treatment for cancer: Breast cancer: "Writing has become indispensable for me!”

What or whom did you turn to for comfort while in treatment for breast cancer? Was there a ritual or habit that helped you? A particular person or activity? Can you share any tips with other members who may currently be in treatment?
@catalinawoman‍ @janetjanssen‍ @Marieangie‍ @JennieThomas0822‍ @Awin71‍ @Sher22‍ @Maria94‍ @Connie50‍ @MyrtleGirl72‍ @kbevans‍ @lvpg1124‍ @countrymama‍ @SandraH‍ @Charlinda43‍ @Sexymamadre1‍ @Margarita71‍ @AlexHR712‍ @1DCROMO9‍

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Courtney

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10/06/2021 at 11:43 PM

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Between the pandemic and treatments I've gotten into podcasts, not just for the boredom and sitting around during sessions, but also because sometimes it's all I have the energy to do. Sometimes even keeping my eyes open takes effort, so TV is out.

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08/28/2022 at 10:55 AM

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Hi everyone,

I think this is an interesting topic that hasn't gotten much visibility. I will tag a few others and hope they can share:

@Katie91821 @KyLakeGirl @Missyg @CCherich @gg2222 @Clopez @SugarCub3 @Klreplogle @sherianne69 @BevSpicer @Griffithdm @DarPerrotta @Janetmaday @Lazydazy @Akolarova @Iamalifer @Trinidad @Diane2021 @Terimull @Joy113 @pryazz29 @ColleenTafaro

While in treatment for breast cancer, do you have a ritual, or habit? Do you watch something, read, write, play games, or knit? Is this something you did before, or is it a new activity?

Take care,

Lizzi

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Sources of comfort during breast cancer treatment https://www.carenity.us/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/sources-of-comfort-during-breast-cancer-treatment-3533 2022-08-28 10:55:18

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07/08/2021 at 7:19 PM

@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.

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