lori0513's Cancer Blog
September 6, 2007
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I am so glad to be back to normal. Going through cancer, chemo, losing my hair, & radiation puts a toll on your body. But when you are done it’s like being reborn again. It was a hard journey but I got through it.
I go October 11, for my check up. That will be 4 months since I seen the doctor. Kind of scary, I liked the every 3 months a lot better but I know I have to get used to having my appoints spread out more.
I have a friend that found out she has breast cancer. She found out a few months ago. She has had her surgery and now waiting to see what her treatment will be. I have tried to give her all the advice I could give her. When you have breast cancer or just any kind of cancer, you become your own little family. I know what she is going through. It’s kind of hard reliving my cancer as I tell her what to expect but I also see how far I have come too. It’s like “wow, I really had cancer and had to do all that unpleasant stuff”.
I know some of you may be just starting your journey with cancer treatments but push forward and get through it.
10.11.07 - 
Thanks for your support -
Thinking about ya.
sherri
I can feel your excitement. My hair is just beginning to return. I get to see the plastic surgeon several times a month for my new breasts. More power to you for making the 1 year mark and not waiting to be considered a survivor. I call myself a survivor as well!
Hi Lori,
I just read your latest entry and know what you mean by the feeling of being reborn again. I savor every single moment now. I love the fact that I have hair – not even enough to pull on yet – but it’s hair by gosh! I’m sure you’re going to be such a great inspiration to your friend who just found out she has cancer. She will definitely look to you for answers to her many questions and knowing that you’ve been through it all yourself will give her strength as well. I’ll never forget the friends I’ve met along my journey through this disease either. I hope that someday I myself can help others who are just learning that they have breast cancer. It’s frightening and shouldn’t have to be fought alone. Kelly