These videos must be hard for you to make-revisiting scary times. But I am sure you are helping many people with your honesty and your information. I have had many MRIs and CT scans, but I was always laying on my back. I will keep you in my prayers.
Yes they are but they also really allow me to express myself to a safe and supportive community of great folks like you and who knows if I can help someone else feel a little better or understand more then I am happy with that. Thanks for thinking of us
This process is extremely overwhelming and can be scary. I went through my tests and treatments like a ghost, most of the time I felt like a shadow of myself, felt lost like I was in a bad dream... as I mentioned in my previous comment in your first video, I was in denial and disbelief for at least two months... then reality won and I started to get conscious about my situation and fear grew strong... I too feared for my family, my husband, my daughter, but mostly for my mother, for how scared she was... it is difficult dear Denise. But you will get over it all...we are here with you. The PET-scans, the CT-scans and the MRIs are now more exhausting than scary... I still have CT scans every three months for control, I’m always terrified of the results but I even learned to enjoy the warm contrast going through my vein down my throat... Since I learned to meditate in my 20’s and 30’s, transcendental meditation with mantras I created myself, it was natural for me to use meditation to help me go through the many long scans and to calm me down... when I went through 6 weeks of daily radiation sessions, inside the same kind of machine, I used to do certain kind of meditation with mental music and I’d take myself to the most beautiful beach of my childhood, a favorite place I used to feel happy, safe and protected... laying down on those radiation machines always meant going to the beach, I opened my body ( and my mind) to the radiation just as I would to a healthy warm ray of sunlight...
You really do describe it all accurately. I am getting through and do have so many thoughts and places in my mind that I go to to get me through. I am glad that you are stable now and your further testing is tolerable. You are obviously a very strong person and an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your experience
You have go into this with a positive attitude and never doubt! My husband is undergoing chemo therapy right now and he beating lung cancer for last 2 years which he has 2 chemo left. So do it with a positive attitude and always you have the power of prayers 🙏🏻
All the best and God bless you! I am writing to you from Australia, (South), and I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on the 11th of December of 2021. It's been a roller coaster ride for me so far but I've got this!!! And so have you!!! I've had six scans all up including the Mammogram and Ultrasound, I guess seven actually..Today I had to have a simulation CT scan to map out the areas where they are going to target the radiation for my radiation treatment which will start on the 29th of March..Unfortunately my cancer is in my Lymph nodes and they removed it when I had my Mastectomy on the 19th of December..So now I have three areas that they will target the radiation. Not my ideal situation but it is what it is..(stage two, grade one). When they removed my Lymph node, unfortunately it had spread beyond it, I just have to have faith that my treatment will work, which I do!! I came across your channel, purely by chance..it was meant to be! All the very best with everything, please keep us posted as I will you on my journey, take care and much love..From Briar xx P.S- WE'VE GOT THIS!!
Wow such close timing. It's great to hear from you. I do have much more to share including the official diagnosis and treatment plan. I'm just a little slow at getting the videos out while I go through the process but I am in stage 3 and going through treatment now too. I agree we really do have to believe that the science and research is the best available tools and will get us through this. I'm so glad you found us and look forward to chatting more. I do believe sharing our experiences will help others. We are on a long tough road but yes we can do this. Please stay strong as you go through your treatment and I hope to hear more from you. If you ever just want to chat you can email me at doessizematter99@gmail.com. Thanks for sharing and watching
It breaks our hearts to watch this but it is so good to see and hear from you. Your honesty is so important! A good tip on MRI’s. They most often will not offer sedation in the United States. I never knew I had claustrophobia until they slid me in the tube. I hit the panic button!! They told me they’d have to reschedule for days later (trying to diagnose whether I had a brain tumor or aneurysm) so I really needed to suck it up. It was rough. So- my second MRI I told them I was claustrophobic so they rolled a washcloth and placed it over my eyes (I was on my back) and let Jim wear the radiation apron and hold my foot. That was enough to make my brain be aware I was not being suffocated and it made the MRI so much easier!! I wish everyone whose rooting for you could somehow hold your hand through it all. As always, sending love to our brave friend.
Thanks for sharing your experience. This is what I hope will help others. I'm sorry you felt that sense of panic and I am so glad you found a way to get around it. I feel all of the love and support that comes through here and it is like all of those hands are with me and I never go without Kory and Courtney's. Thanks for all that you give me.
My wife is a cancer survivor going on ten years. I’m impressed by your courage and admire your strength. The medical care providers are true heroes and my wife received the very best of care and support from the doctors and the Oncology department staff. It’s cancer. It’s a battle. You’re the warrior. Warriors know fear but they face it head on, that’s what makes them heroes. Consider yourself a warrior and use your strength and courage to keep you safe. Allow your friends and family to comfort and support you. Thanks for sharing. Good luck.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am so relieved to hear your wife is doing well and we are staying strong (except for the weak moments) and we are in that battle you mention whether we like it or not so there is no other choice for us but to fight and that is what we will do. Thanks for your encouragement.
My MRI experience was a bit nerve racking. I was anxious about the results. My MRI indicated there was no spread to the lymph nodes. That was good news. If course, I didn't know that till I met with the surgeon. All in all, it was two months from diagnosis to surgery. I felt lucky, it was just before the pandemic hit. My continual thought was WHY ME. My older sisters and all my female cousins (all of them older) never got it. My aunt's never did. I thought perhaps my diet and other choices made me prone to this. Never had children etc. Then I thought how could I have one year all clear and the next year boom! I had racing thoughts. I'm lucky. No chemo, no radiation. Just a nightly pill. But I dread every mamo. Do you know yet as to whether this is non aggressive or not? I'm praying it is non aggressive. Maybe you'll come out of this with just a lumpectomy. Anyways, that's my prayer for you. A appreciate your videos because I still don't talk about this process with anyone and I am not one to join a support group. God bless
I hear you about all of these fears and it just takes so darn long to get answers. We question everything but I don't think blaming yourself helps. Sometimes we just have to accept our fate and move forward. That is what we are doing. I have many more videos to share they just take awhile for me to put together so there is so much more info coming but I can tell you that yes mine is aggressive. I am so happy to hear you are getting something out of sharing your time with us watching these videos that is just what I had hoped. I wanted to connect with others by using my voice here. I am happy to hear that you did not have to endure chemo and please make sure you keep up with those mammograms. Thank you for reaching out and please stay with me as we go through this journey.
I know it isn't the easiest subject to talk about and how scary the unknown is but I'm glad to hear from you and see your beautiful face. I think about you often and was glad to see you posted an update. Stay strong you are going to beat this! The road will be rocky but it will be smooth when you are cancer free!!! ❤
Welcome back to the Bathroom,dear Denise Was wondering where you were Bless you for remaining active and working hard from behind the scenes Hope all goes well for you Everyone in my Family has had Covid,in spite of full Vaccinations,masks and great care but we are all ok now Warm Hugs
Haha, I am here, moving around some and having cancer is a full time job but I have lots more to share with you. I'm doing well and love to hear from you. We hope you are all well and navigating around this whole covid thing. We will get there together. Thanks for listening and caring.
You look great!!! Love that color on you too. My prayers 🙏 are with you and your family. I had braces twice too and wear retainers at night. BTW, your videos at the beginning of your post are beautiful.
Haha, thanks, I love sharing the beginning and end parts too. It gives me an opportunity to go through lots of footage and oh the memories. Thanks for hanging out with us and for your support.
The body is constantly breaking down cells and rebuilding cells, cancer are cells that did not rebuild properly and are replicating. Not sure if this makes the “diagnosis” less scary but knowing the enemy lets you plan your path to wellness. I am cheering, praying and sending you positive vibes on this life journey.
Yes I do understand how the cells work but the fear in the diagnosis is not about the cells rather the impact they are already having and will have on my body going forward. More about how extensive this is and what will happen next for me and my family. We are thinking positively and appreciate all of your cheers and support. Thank you
I remember my first MRI 25 years ago. I was 3 months pregnant and before I went in they told me they didnt know what this could do to my baby. I didnt want to take the chance, but had no choice. I didnt know what I was facing at the time. I had many tears in that machine, and was terrified. I understand what you were feeling. sending lots of hugs xoxo.
I hear you. It can be scary and intimidating. We have learned so much since then but the premise of 'what is all of this going to mean?' is still there. Love you too
These tests are difficult but yet they tell us so much about important details and I just hope that talking about them will help people to get through it a little better. Thanks for sharing
Sending so many positive vibes your way. I appreciate your honesty about this. The truth is the physical part can pass, but the mental trauma is, in some manifestation, forever. I had stage 4 non-Hodgkins Lymphoma around my spinal chord, and somehow I’m here to write this comment. You can do this, and attitude and therapy (if that’s something you’re willing to do), are key. Much ❤️❤️ to you and your family!
Thanks for the positive vibes and I hear you about the mental anguish. I am so relieved to hear that you are doing well and I wish you continued health. You are right, we can do this and yes it is very tough but we will get through it together. Thanks for caring
Denise, as you say “hang in there, it will get better”. Thank you for sharing your feelings, thoughts, and fears on this challenging journey. You are a true inspiration. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Ok now the tears are flowing, as I sit here bald and preparing for my double mastectomy you have to know how much helping you is helping me. This process is a 2-way street of helping and knowing that I can offer you some information maybe a laugh and a person to identify with in your situation lifts me up. Thank you and please watch our video of our live conversation updating people for more info, it might answer some more questions for you. Also if you ever just want to talk about it with me or Kory please feel free to email us at doessizematter99@gmail.com
Oh boy, I hear you. There is so much to learn and so many unknowns for awhile. If you want to talk more you can email me at doessizematter99@gmail.com Hang in there.
Hi Denise, just came accross your page. I'm joining up with you during your journey. Much love from Dublin, Ireland. I wish i could just come and give you a big hug.
I see your strength in how you explain in detail what you have experienced so far with your diagnosis. MRI's are loud and scary that is for sure. Praying for a full recovery. Hugs from South Carolina. l
Thank you so much, one of these days we are coming over there. Our plans were first foiled by the pandemic and now this but we will make it to your beautiful Province.
Hi It is beautiful here, we just moved in June/21 from ON and absolutely LOVE it, we live in about the centre of the province on 33 acres which we bought online, turned out really good considering we did it that way. Hope that you'll be able to make it this way. 🤗 Dawn
I’ve been thinking of you and wondering how your doing. Every time I check my account for the people I follow, I always look to see if you’ve posted. I have to say this was a hard one to watch, I did shed tears and I wish I could reach out and give you the hug 🤗. You are so brave and I believe strongly that you are going to beat this. Your upbeat personality is a plus. And the support of your family will guide you through the toughest times. Remember to lean on them for strength, they have your back. 💕 Wishing you all the best and sending positive thoughts a virtual hugs. You’ve got this, and we’re all here cheering you on!
Thank you, I'm working hard on sharing more in a timely way but well you know... I have cancer and I'm a little slower than I was. haha But honestly, I appreciate your support and thoughts and that you care enough to check in. It means a lot to us. We feel your support and your hugs. Thanks
Thank you for sharing. Stay strong, I am an MRI tech in the US. I appreciate all that you have described and what you are going through as it may help other women in your position. We have a quote painted onto the scanner that says ‘p.s. YOU got this!’ And that rings true for you too. You. Got. This.
Reading this comment in particular made me cry. It's not the MRI that I was scared of, it was all of the info that was going to come from it and the time I had to ponder it! Had I seen that quote along with my tears on mirror it really would have had an impact on me. Thank you for sharing that you do this and know that it helps people and thank you for your encouragement.
I have been thinking about you Denise these past few weeks wondering how the journey toward treatment is moving along. My prayers are for you to get quick quality information and start treatment ASAP. We all appreciate you sharing this information in this most difficult time. Glad you have a job that accommodates limited interaction with the public to keep you strong moving forward in this era of COVID. We are with you in spirit!
So nice to know we are in your thoughts. It's a long road but we are on it and moving forward. I do have so much more to share with you, it's coming. We appreciate your thoughts and support
You are so brave to talk about your fear That's how you face fear... Straight on in the mirror. Remember the way out is through. And you will get through. But face what's in front of you today. Leave the morrow for tomorrow. Bring a nurse, you'll feel more powerful when you know the plan. All us nurses are like that, right? We are with you. Sending lots of prayers.
been thinking about u and praying. I always equate the sound of an mri to a construction zone. I had one yrs ago for a shoulder injury. I couldn't stay still that long and the tech got annoyed lol. but the nerves in my shoulder and neck kept twitching. im sitting here crying with u, Denise. sending hugs and love
Thanks for thinking about us. I know what you mean about the staying still part. I knew I'd end up with an itch somewhere. Tears are ok and we appreciate the hugs.
I’m so sorry you have to go through all the waiting. I wish you could get your results quickly. How did you initially did out you had something wrong in the first place? Sending blessings to you.
The waiting really is tough but it takes time to learn all of the details and I had a cyst in the beginning. I talked about it all in the first video. Thanks for your support.
I'm going to be praying for you and your family God bless keep the faith hun 💕💕💕 one day at a time there's way better treatment theses Days they can do genetic testing and customize your treatment for your perticular cancer
Hi Denise, good to see you even under these circumstances, and it was good to hear Kory’s laughter when you were wearing the giant clothes. We’ve been thinking about you and checking for updates. We hope you get news soon of a clear path forward. Rah rah rah, go team Denise! - Tricia and John
You guys are the best! Hearing him laugh does feel good and I'm glad you caught that. He is the best at laughter. More news is coming I'm just a little slower at things these days. Thanks for being on our team.
How incredibly brave of you to be so open to share your journey. I shed more than a few tears and I wish i could reach out and hug you. i will be praying for you and your family on this jouney.
We haven’t seen you in a while. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I hate cancer. It takes too many people and way to young as well. Now a deep breath cause every time I say this I cry. Oh god my wife didn’t make it out of hospital this time. 43 years and she is gone. 38 years married. The best part of F&T. “T” is gone. My wife Terry. , me and the girls are lossst. I, sorryim lost
Ohhh Noooo! I am so sorry to hear this news. I can't imagine how devastating this is to you and your family. You've been together for so long that you really were one and I know that hole in your heart will never be repaired but my hopes for you are that you can get through each day one at a time remembering all of the best days of F&T. Please know that we are thinking of you and wrapping our arms around you with a huge hug. Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Please hang in there.
I really appreciate your sharing. Tattoos can have metal in them and I have eyeliner tattoos. I always try to remember to let them know when I have any medical treatment.
Hi sweetie how are you two doing I’m still praying for you an thiscrap can heal an get out of your body love you guys my sister in law did have breast cancer. She is doing good now they had to take both off I’m praying
We are doing ok, we still have lots to share with you coming to tell you more of the story. Thanks for checking in and following along we appreciate your support.
I hope this process of sharing is helping you. I can tell you were a great nursing instructor. Sending you all the hugs and strength to get through this ❤️
I’m a bit behind in getting my breast mammogram by many years because of the other medical conditions I have including intractable chronic pain. I have worried so much about being able to stand for that long. I don’t know if you follow Eman and Bec on UA-cam. They are also in Canada and she just got a breast cancer diagnosis I believe she is in her 30s. She just had her first chemotherapy treatment that they shared on their UA-cam channel with us. I definitely will be going in for my mammogram as soon as I see my doctor this March 2022. Thank you for sharing with us. I am having difficulty holding back my tears just to type this out. I am praying for you and your family in Jesus name 🙏 AMEN
Both Denise and Bec got me in for my somewhat overdue mammogram the other day. I wonder if you can take a painkiller beforehand? It's uncomfortable, but it goes fast. I was probably in there less than 5 minutes. My advice is to plan something to reward yourself afterwards (for me it was a McDonald's breakfast sandwich 😁)
Please do go ahead and get your mammogram. I worry about your other health conditions but tell them about your concerns and they will find a way to make it work for you. It can happen to any of us as Bec and I have shown. She is a fighter and so am I and I wish you all the best. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and support.
I’m waiting to get a new order after my physical with my doctor which comes up next week I promise I’ll go I need to get the test done at a facility that works for me meaning an easy place with very little walking and very low time rate. Meaning that from the time I get there to the time the test is done to the time I get home please pray for me
Stay strong, it’s a rough journey but you will get through it. My wife is a twenty year breast cancer survivor. We will keep you
In our thoughts.
We are working hard and it is so nice to hear your wife is doing so well. We know there is lots of hope for our situation. Thanks for thinking of us.
These are the most incredible videos. Truly inspiring, touching, funny, painful..all of it. You are so brave. Lots of love.
Thank you so much. I am trying to be honest and brave for me and for others. Thanks for all of your support
Hear the wind... hear the silence.... know that you will heal and you are loved.
These videos must be hard for you to make-revisiting scary times. But I am sure you are helping many people with your honesty and your information. I have had many MRIs and CT scans, but I was always laying on my back. I will keep you in my prayers.
Yes they are but they also really allow me to express myself to a safe and supportive community of great folks like you and who knows if I can help someone else feel a little better or understand more then I am happy with that. Thanks for thinking of us
This process is extremely overwhelming and can be scary. I went through my tests and treatments like a ghost, most of the time I felt like a shadow of myself, felt lost like I was in a bad dream... as I mentioned in my previous comment in your first video, I was in denial and disbelief for at least two months... then reality won and I started to get conscious about my situation and fear grew strong... I too feared for my family, my husband, my daughter, but mostly for my mother, for how scared she was... it is difficult dear Denise. But you will get over it all...we are here with you. The PET-scans, the CT-scans and the MRIs are now more exhausting than scary... I still have CT scans every three months for control, I’m always terrified of the results but I even learned to enjoy the warm contrast going through my vein down my throat... Since I learned to meditate in my 20’s and 30’s, transcendental meditation with mantras I created myself, it was natural for me to use meditation to help me go through the many long scans and to calm me down... when I went through 6 weeks of daily radiation sessions, inside the same kind of machine, I used to do certain kind of meditation with mental music and I’d take myself to the most beautiful beach of my childhood, a favorite place I used to feel happy, safe and protected... laying down on those radiation machines always meant going to the beach, I opened my body ( and my mind) to the radiation just as I would to a healthy warm ray of sunlight...
You really do describe it all accurately. I am getting through and do have so many thoughts and places in my mind that I go to to get me through. I am glad that you are stable now and your further testing is tolerable. You are obviously a very strong person and an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your experience
You keep hanging in there. My prayers are with you and your family. You will be alright!!
You have go into this with a positive attitude and never doubt! My husband is undergoing chemo therapy right now and he beating lung cancer for last 2 years which he has 2 chemo left. So do it with a positive attitude and always you have the power of prayers 🙏🏻
You are so right and we truly wish all the best thoughts for your husband. He is obviously a fighter. Thanks for sharing
All the best and God bless you! I am writing to you from Australia, (South), and I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on the 11th of December of 2021. It's been a roller coaster ride for me so far but I've got this!!! And so have you!!! I've had six scans all up including the Mammogram and Ultrasound, I guess seven actually..Today I had to have a simulation CT scan to map out the areas where they are going to target the radiation for my radiation treatment which will start on the 29th of March..Unfortunately my cancer is in my Lymph nodes and they removed it when I had my Mastectomy on the 19th of December..So now I have three areas that they will target the radiation. Not my ideal situation but it is what it is..(stage two, grade one). When they removed my Lymph node, unfortunately it had spread beyond it, I just have to have faith that my treatment will work, which I do!! I came across your channel, purely by chance..it was meant to be! All the very best with everything, please keep us posted as I will you on my journey, take care and much love..From Briar xx P.S- WE'VE GOT THIS!!
Wow such close timing. It's great to hear from you. I do have much more to share including the official diagnosis and treatment plan. I'm just a little slow at getting the videos out while I go through the process but I am in stage 3 and going through treatment now too. I agree we really do have to believe that the science and research is the best available tools and will get us through this. I'm so glad you found us and look forward to chatting more. I do believe sharing our experiences will help others. We are on a long tough road but yes we can do this. Please stay strong as you go through your treatment and I hope to hear more from you. If you ever just want to chat you can email me at doessizematter99@gmail.com. Thanks for sharing and watching
Beautiful lady!!!!!...... I am sorry for your challenge right now..
Thank you so much!
It breaks our hearts to watch this but it is so good to see and hear from you. Your honesty is so important! A good tip on MRI’s. They most often will not offer sedation in the United States. I never knew I had claustrophobia until they slid me in the tube. I hit the panic button!! They told me they’d have to reschedule for days later (trying to diagnose whether I had a brain tumor or aneurysm) so I really needed to suck it up. It was rough. So- my second MRI I told them I was claustrophobic so they rolled a washcloth and placed it over my eyes (I was on my back) and let Jim wear the radiation apron and hold my foot. That was enough to make my brain be aware I was not being suffocated and it made the MRI so much easier!! I wish everyone whose rooting for you could somehow hold your hand through it all. As always, sending love to our brave friend.
Thanks for sharing your experience. This is what I hope will help others. I'm sorry you felt that sense of panic and I am so glad you found a way to get around it. I feel all of the love and support that comes through here and it is like all of those hands are with me and I never go without Kory and Courtney's. Thanks for all that you give me.
My wife is a cancer survivor going on ten years. I’m impressed by your courage and admire your strength. The medical care providers are true heroes and my wife received the very best of care and support from the doctors and the Oncology department staff. It’s cancer. It’s a battle. You’re the warrior. Warriors know fear but they face it head on, that’s what makes them heroes. Consider yourself a warrior and use your strength and courage to keep you safe. Allow your friends and family to comfort and support you. Thanks for sharing. Good luck.
Thank you so much for sharing. I am so relieved to hear your wife is doing well and we are staying strong (except for the weak moments) and we are in that battle you mention whether we like it or not so there is no other choice for us but to fight and that is what we will do. Thanks for your encouragement.
My MRI experience was a bit nerve racking. I was anxious about the results. My MRI indicated there was no spread to the lymph nodes. That was good news. If course, I didn't know that till I met with the surgeon. All in all, it was two months from diagnosis to surgery. I felt lucky, it was just before the pandemic hit. My continual thought was WHY ME. My older sisters and all my female cousins (all of them older) never got it. My aunt's never did. I thought perhaps my diet and other choices made me prone to this. Never had children etc. Then I thought how could I have one year all clear and the next year boom! I had racing thoughts. I'm lucky. No chemo, no radiation. Just a nightly pill. But I dread every mamo.
Do you know yet as to whether this is non aggressive or not? I'm praying it is non aggressive. Maybe you'll come out of this with just a lumpectomy.
Anyways, that's my prayer for you.
A appreciate your videos because I still don't talk about this process with anyone and I am not one to join a support group.
God bless
I hear you about all of these fears and it just takes so darn long to get answers. We question everything but I don't think blaming yourself helps. Sometimes we just have to accept our fate and move forward. That is what we are doing. I have many more videos to share they just take awhile for me to put together so there is so much more info coming but I can tell you that yes mine is aggressive. I am so happy to hear you are getting something out of sharing your time with us watching these videos that is just what I had hoped. I wanted to connect with others by using my voice here. I am happy to hear that you did not have to endure chemo and please make sure you keep up with those mammograms. Thank you for reaching out and please stay with me as we go through this journey.
I’m an MRI Technologist, I do breast MRI, I watch you Rv video’s, I hope it ok I will recommend this video , my thoughts and prayers are with you
Absolutely please do share, that is why we make all of our videos with hopes of helping others. Thanks for hanging out with us and watching.
I know it isn't the easiest subject to talk about and how scary the unknown is but I'm glad to hear from you and see your beautiful face. I think about you often and was glad to see you posted an update. Stay strong you are going to beat this! The road will be rocky but it will be smooth when you are cancer free!!! ❤
You are right it is not but somehow it feels better to talk about it. I hope it helps others. Thanks for following along and all of your support
Welcome back to the Bathroom,dear Denise
Was wondering where you were
Bless you for remaining active and working hard from behind the scenes
Hope all goes well for you
Everyone in my Family has had Covid,in spite of full Vaccinations,masks and great care but we are all ok now
Warm Hugs
Haha, I am here, moving around some and having cancer is a full time job but I have lots more to share with you. I'm doing well and love to hear from you. We hope you are all well and navigating around this whole covid thing. We will get there together. Thanks for listening and caring.
You look great!!! Love that color on you too. My prayers 🙏 are with you and your family. I had braces twice too and wear retainers at night. BTW, your videos at the beginning of your post are beautiful.
Haha, thanks, I love sharing the beginning and end parts too. It gives me an opportunity to go through lots of footage and oh the memories. Thanks for hanging out with us and for your support.
The body is constantly breaking down cells and rebuilding cells, cancer are cells that did not rebuild properly and are replicating. Not sure if this makes the “diagnosis” less scary but knowing the enemy lets you plan your path to wellness. I am cheering, praying and sending you positive vibes on this life journey.
Yes I do understand how the cells work but the fear in the diagnosis is not about the cells rather the impact they are already having and will have on my body going forward. More about how extensive this is and what will happen next for me and my family. We are thinking positively and appreciate all of your cheers and support. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing with us. We are out here sending positive thoughts your way. And by the way, we think you are way cooler than the Fonz!!
Thanks so much and now if I could only get the hang of starting the jukebox with my fist! haha
I remember my first MRI 25 years ago. I was 3 months pregnant and before I went in they told me they didnt know what this could do to my baby. I didnt want to take the chance, but had no choice. I didnt know what I was facing at the time. I had many tears in that machine, and was terrified. I understand what you were feeling.
sending lots of hugs xoxo.
I hear you. It can be scary and intimidating. We have learned so much since then but the premise of 'what is all of this going to mean?' is still there. Love you too
🙏💗✨ sending love and light…. Yes, you (& we) can get through this 💪. Much love to you 💞
Thank you so much, we appreciate your support
Thanks for sharing, I’ll pray for you. Stay strYou’ll be fine.
Thanks for your support
I had MRI for my brain I had sheild mask on l was soo scared felt like couldn't not breath anyway stay strong beautiful ❤
These tests are difficult but yet they tell us so much about important details and I just hope that talking about them will help people to get through it a little better. Thanks for sharing
You are an excellent speaker/educator.
I don't think there is a person out there who wouldn't be afraid! Take care.
Thank you and yes I am but we will get through this.
Sending so many positive vibes your way. I appreciate your honesty about this. The truth is the physical part can pass, but the mental trauma is, in some manifestation, forever. I had stage 4 non-Hodgkins Lymphoma around my spinal chord, and somehow I’m here to write this comment. You can do this, and attitude and therapy (if that’s something you’re willing to do), are key. Much ❤️❤️ to you and your family!
Thanks for the positive vibes and I hear you about the mental anguish. I am so relieved to hear that you are doing well and I wish you continued health. You are right, we can do this and yes it is very tough but we will get through it together. Thanks for caring
God bless you and give you strength. You are helping so many women by sharing your journey.
Thank you so much, Thanks for watching and listening
Bless you sweet lady. I am praying for you snd your family.
I was wondering how things were progressing, so good to see you.
Thank you so much and thanks for hanging in there when it takes me a bit longer to get information out. I appreciate your kindness
Denise, as you say “hang in there, it will get better”. Thank you for sharing your feelings, thoughts, and fears on this challenging journey. You are a true inspiration. 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for your continued support. I have so much more story to tell. I'll keep talking and hoping that folks get something from it too.
You remind me so much of my stepmom she is a nurse too . I’m so thankful for her and for you I really need this right now
Ok now the tears are flowing, as I sit here bald and preparing for my double mastectomy you have to know how much helping you is helping me. This process is a 2-way street of helping and knowing that I can offer you some information maybe a laugh and a person to identify with in your situation lifts me up. Thank you and please watch our video of our live conversation updating people for more info, it might answer some more questions for you. Also if you ever just want to talk about it with me or Kory please feel free to email us at doessizematter99@gmail.com
Lady, be positive, future is your limit!!!.
Keep that smile on your face, no matter what!!!.
GO!!!.
So glad your back. I’ve been thinking about you both.
We are still here, working on cancer and working on sharing it to hopefully help others. We appreciate your thoughts and kindness
Prayers for you
I am hanging in there as my journey begins. Bless your heart ❤
Oh boy, I hear you. There is so much to learn and so many unknowns for awhile. If you want to talk more you can email me at doessizematter99@gmail.com Hang in there.
Hi Denise, just came accross your page. I'm joining up with you during your journey. Much love from Dublin, Ireland. I wish i could just come and give you a big hug.
Thinking, praying, and loving you all!
Thanks so much, we appreciate it. Thanks for watching and listening
My MRI No IV ..I have had a few never with contrast
Lucky you. Whenever something can be done without poking me I am so relieved. Unfortunately that doesn't happen often.
I see your strength in how you explain in detail what you have experienced so far with your diagnosis. MRI's are loud and scary that is for sure. Praying for a full recovery. Hugs from South Carolina. l
Thank you, I am trying hard and appreciate your support
It’s ok to be afraid
Have had medical issues and it’s the fear of the unknown
Admire your raw honesty
Warm Hugs
Sending love your way. Stay strong
Thanks
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Oh Denise I'm sorry you and your family are going through this. God bless you all 🙏 from New Brunswick 🇨🇦
Thank you so much, one of these days we are coming over there. Our plans were first foiled by the pandemic and now this but we will make it to your beautiful Province.
Hi It is beautiful here, we just moved in June/21 from ON and absolutely LOVE it, we live in about the centre of the province on 33 acres which we bought online, turned out really good considering we did it that way. Hope that you'll be able to make it this way.
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@@user-tt4ow2tf7s Oh wow, that sounds fantastic. Maybe we will be able to stop by and boondock one day.
You are a strong woman. We are here for you.
Thank you so much we truly appreciate your support.
I’ve been thinking and praying for you. I so wanted to just hug you when you talked about your tears falling onto the mirror. Keep the faith.
Thank you it is a scary time and I appreciate your hugs.
I’ve been thinking of you and wondering how your doing.
Every time I check my account for the people I follow, I always look to see if you’ve posted.
I have to say this was a hard one to watch, I did shed tears and I wish I could reach out and give you the hug 🤗.
You are so brave and I believe strongly that you are going to beat this. Your upbeat personality is a plus. And the support of your family will guide you through the toughest times. Remember to lean on them for strength, they have your back. 💕
Wishing you all the best and sending positive thoughts a virtual hugs. You’ve got this, and we’re all here cheering you on!
Thank you, I'm working hard on sharing more in a timely way but well you know... I have cancer and I'm a little slower than I was. haha But honestly, I appreciate your support and thoughts and that you care enough to check in. It means a lot to us. We feel your support and your hugs. Thanks
Thank you for sharing. Stay strong, I am an MRI tech in the US. I appreciate all that you have described and what you are going through as it may help other women in your position. We have a quote painted onto the scanner that says ‘p.s. YOU got this!’ And that rings true for you too. You. Got. This.
Reading this comment in particular made me cry. It's not the MRI that I was scared of, it was all of the info that was going to come from it and the time I had to ponder it! Had I seen that quote along with my tears on mirror it really would have had an impact on me. Thank you for sharing that you do this and know that it helps people and thank you for your encouragement.
Take care sweetie. And thanks for sharing.
Stay strong, keep fighting and my prayers are with you and your family. God bless to keep the faith .💕💕💕
Thanks for your thoughts and support
I have been thinking about you Denise these past few weeks wondering how the journey toward treatment is moving along. My prayers are for you to get quick quality information and start treatment ASAP. We all appreciate you sharing this information in this most difficult time. Glad you have a job that accommodates limited interaction with the public to keep you strong moving forward in this era of COVID. We are with you in spirit!
So nice to know we are in your thoughts. It's a long road but we are on it and moving forward. I do have so much more to share with you, it's coming. We appreciate your thoughts and support
You are so brave to talk about your fear
That's how you face fear... Straight on in the mirror. Remember the way out is through. And you will get through. But face what's in front of you today. Leave the morrow for tomorrow. Bring a nurse, you'll feel more powerful when you know the plan. All us nurses are like that, right? We are with you. Sending lots of prayers.
Thank you. You are very right, Kory keeps saying the same thing, we just need to get started so that we can get finished and be healthy again.
been thinking about u and praying. I always equate the sound of an mri to a construction zone. I had one yrs ago for a shoulder injury. I couldn't stay still that long and the tech got annoyed lol. but the nerves in my shoulder and neck kept twitching. im sitting here crying with u, Denise. sending hugs and love
Thanks for thinking about us. I know what you mean about the staying still part. I knew I'd end up with an itch somewhere. Tears are ok and we appreciate the hugs.
I’m so sorry you have to go through all the waiting. I wish you could get your results quickly. How did you initially did out you had something wrong in the first place? Sending blessings to you.
The waiting really is tough but it takes time to learn all of the details and I had a cyst in the beginning. I talked about it all in the first video. Thanks for your support.
I'm going to be praying for you and your family God bless keep the faith hun 💕💕💕 one day at a time there's way better treatment theses Days they can do genetic testing and customize your treatment for your perticular cancer
Thank you so much, one day at a time is right and yes they are getting so specific with diagnosis and treatment options. We will figure this out.
🙏🙏Hang in there, and think postive. I've known many who've walked this path. Sending healing prayers to you.
thanks so much
Hi Denise, good to see you even under these circumstances, and it was good to hear Kory’s laughter when you were wearing the giant clothes. We’ve been thinking about you and checking for updates. We hope you get news soon of a clear path forward. Rah rah rah, go team Denise! - Tricia and John
You guys are the best! Hearing him laugh does feel good and I'm glad you caught that. He is the best at laughter. More news is coming I'm just a little slower at things these days. Thanks for being on our team.
How incredibly brave of you to be so open to share your journey. I shed more than a few tears and I wish i could reach out and hug you. i will be praying for you and your family on this jouney.
Thank you. I can feel your hugs and support in your kind words and I appreciate it. Thanks for listening.
We haven’t seen you in a while. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I hate cancer. It takes too many people and way to young as well. Now a deep breath cause every time I say this I cry. Oh god my wife didn’t make it out of hospital this time. 43 years and she is gone. 38 years married. The best part of F&T. “T” is gone. My wife Terry. , me and the girls are lossst. I, sorryim lost
Ohhh Noooo! I am so sorry to hear this news. I can't imagine how devastating this is to you and your family. You've been together for so long that you really were one and I know that hole in your heart will never be repaired but my hopes for you are that you can get through each day one at a time remembering all of the best days of F&T. Please know that we are thinking of you and wrapping our arms around you with a huge hug. Again, we are so sorry for your loss. Please hang in there.
You are such a beautiful person, so wise and calm. Your family is fortunate to have you. I pray that you will be with them for many, many years.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your kindness
Thinking of you all and sending lots of hugs. Thank you for sharing. Love, Lorie and Richard xoxo
Thank you so much and thanks for hanging out with us and listening. It really helps.
I really appreciate your sharing. Tattoos can have metal in them and I have eyeliner tattoos. I always try to remember to let them know when I have any medical treatment.
Interesting. They did not ask about those.
Hi sweetie how are you two doing I’m still praying for you an thiscrap can heal an get out of your body love you guys my sister in law did have breast cancer. She is doing good now they had to take both off I’m praying
We are doing ok, we still have lots to share with you coming to tell you more of the story. Thanks for checking in and following along we appreciate your support.
I've walked this path with a lot of friends, some I still have, some I do not. You and Cory have my heart, my prayers, my respect and love!
You are right this is such a common thing and it is tough but we will find our way through. Thanks for being with us.
Tears don't lie. It is good to release your emotions. Thank you for sharing your cancer journey.
Thank you for listening and following along.
I hope this process of sharing is helping you. I can tell you were a great nursing instructor. Sending you all the hugs and strength to get through this ❤️
Thanks, it really is helpful for me and I truly hope it will help others too.
Stay positive, set goals, and knowledge is power. There is a support network if you want to know more.
All good advice and you are right there are lots of resources out there.
You are so brave to share this journey with us. I am in awe. You and your family are in my prayers.
Thank you so much. I just hope our journey can help someone else along the way. Thanks for your support
I wish you the very best. Sending much love and prayers to you ❤
Thanks so much
You keep hanging in there. My prayers are with you and your family. You will be alright!!
They did this treatment with my mother-in-law and she's doing fine now though she has to have kemo fir a long while
Sending you prayers and hugs. You are a brave lady!
Thank you I appreciate it
I’m a bit behind in getting my breast mammogram by many years because of the other medical conditions I have including intractable chronic pain. I have worried so much about being able to stand for that long. I don’t know if you follow Eman and Bec on UA-cam. They are also in Canada and she just got a breast cancer diagnosis I believe she is in her 30s. She just had her first chemotherapy treatment that they shared on their UA-cam channel with us. I definitely will be going in for my mammogram as soon as I see my doctor this March 2022. Thank you for sharing with us. I am having difficulty holding back my tears just to type this out. I am praying for you and your family in Jesus name 🙏 AMEN
Both Denise and Bec got me in for my somewhat overdue mammogram the other day. I wonder if you can take a painkiller beforehand? It's uncomfortable, but it goes fast. I was probably in there less than 5 minutes. My advice is to plan something to reward yourself afterwards (for me it was a McDonald's breakfast sandwich 😁)
Please do go ahead and get your mammogram. I worry about your other health conditions but tell them about your concerns and they will find a way to make it work for you. It can happen to any of us as Bec and I have shown. She is a fighter and so am I and I wish you all the best. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and support.
I'm so glad you went, whew, now it's over and hopefully all was well with your results. This is what I hope for when sharing our story here.
I’m waiting to get a new order after my physical with my doctor which comes up next week I promise I’ll go I need to get the test done at a facility that works for me meaning an easy place with very little walking and very low time rate. Meaning that from the time I get there to the time the test is done to the time I get home please pray for me
@@jeannerountree952 We will be thinking of you. Good Luck
Clown pants lol
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