So far I only know I’m estrogen and progesterone positive, haven’t gotten the other results, yet. The women in my family are all heavily estrogen laden, yet no breast or gynecological cancers! I suspect my case was triggered by an accident where I was helping my father-in-law, who has Parkinson’s, transfer from his walker to a wheelchair, but we fell and the handle of the walker stabbed my breast. I was slightly hyperthyroid at the time due to taking NP thyroid (dr wanted levels higher), and taking prometrium. I couldn’t keep my weight up, so I was eating some high glucose foods daily. I think it was the perfect storm. The women in my family are nurses, and I’ve helped care for my husband’s parents (non-small cell lung cancer, congestive heart failure, Afib, Parkinson’s, diabetes), so I know how to ask questions and push for treatment. But now I’m on the other side, and it feels strange to ask and advocate for myself, like I feel cautious! I guess I will have to pretend there are two me’s, and leave me the patient in the hall, while me the advocate speaks with the doctors. Maybe y’all all know this already, but i don’t feel like part of this world right now, like I’m removed. Y’all have been like lights that point me in the right direction! I hate that I’m not alone because it’s not exactly the good kind of cancer to get, but I’m glad I have good company!
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