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Irishonly

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13. I apologize-I just am seeing this
Wed Oct 24, 2012, 12:46 AM
Oct 2012

Most of the things I will say have been stated to you. If you have a cancer care center please contact them to see if there are any cancer support groups around. If there are please try going to several. Sometimes the cancer patient can get so caught up in not upsetting family and friends they don't realize how much harm the stress of knowing there is cancer is doing to them. People in a support group know what you are feeling. As much as you loved, your family and friends can't relate to all the emotions and illnesses you are feeling and you wouldn't want them too.

My right breast was a tumor and I had yearly mammograms. I wasn't supposed to survive but I did. Never let the numbers scare you. Tell the numbers to eat shit and die. I was always told a stage is just a number and numbers should never be allowed to control you. I am 13 years cancer free.

If you think you need to see a psychologist just make sure you see one that you feel comfortable with. I hope health care gets easier to obtain and much cheaper. We all must continue to work toward that goal.

Please keep checking in. There are many wise, caring people. Remember to breathe. When I light my candles I will think of you.

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