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Anniversaries

SteadyLighthouse
SteadyLighthouse CSN Member Posts: 1 *
in Breast Cancer #1

Hello,

I'm approaching my one year anniversary of my screening mammo which resulted in my diagnosis. I'm interested in hearing how others have dealt with these anniversaries. Were they difficult for you? Did you intentionally do anything distracting on those days? What advice can you give me as I recognize triggers which bring fear and anxiety as the one-year mark approaches? I've been through 2 surgeries, chemo with immunotherapy, radiation. Now with continued immunotherapy every 3 weeks and tamoxifen.

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  • x2_DCIS_CHEK2
    x2_DCIS_CHEK2 CSN Member Posts: 1 *
    #2

    The anniversary of dx does not get to me. Im now more informed and on the lookout for more lumps with self checks on a regular basis.
    I think support groups in person would be a nicer touch! To mingle with people who have had cancer scare the crap out of them & the fighters to have support and the ones who have conquered it, for now!

    Im looking for local groups as I don't travel very far from home. And I would love to be supportive and help others out in their home or during treatments or rides or cooking for them. I have a lot of compassion and now that Im retired I have time to volunteer 💝

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  • Sergai
    Sergai CSN Member Posts: 10 Member
    #3

    I look forward to anniversaries as an excuse to drink Champaigne. My 4th anniversary of my Mastectomy will be Feb. Of course, I always have the thought of a recurrence in the back of my mind, or maybe the front, but so far I've been clear on my 6 month checkups 🌞Despite some side effects of Tamoxifen, I'm still kicking.

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  • aguzaza
    aguzaza CSN Member Posts: 6 Member
    #4

    Wow, you’ve truly been through so much this past year, and it takes real courage to share what you’re feeling. 💛 Anniversaries like this can bring up so many emotions — fear, reflection, even gratitude — all mixed together.

    I haven’t been through exactly the same, but I can imagine how that date must feel like a reminder of everything you’ve fought through. Some people say they mark it by doing something peaceful or meaningful — like a quiet walk, journaling, or spending time with someone who makes them feel grounded. Others try to keep the day simple and calm, without pressure.

    How are you planning to spend that day? Do you think you’d rather do something reflective or something that helps distract you a bit?

    Whatever you choose, you deserve to treat yourself gently — you’ve come so far. 🌷

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