Hi Everyone!

The news this morning has reported the death of singer David Bowie, who lost his battle with cancer after 18 months. We only wish that he may rest in peace.

In case you've missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. Please reach out to us if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!

Recent Blog Posts (please email emily@ihadcancer.com to learn more)

• This Is For Anyone Dealing With Cancer Side Effects During Cold Weather-  Yes, colder weather effects cancer patients and survivors worse than others. If you're wondering how to make it through the winter, here are some tips to help beat the cold. 

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  Nobody Told Me I Was Going to Lose My Fertility At 28- 

  Receiving a cancer diagnosis as a young adult is a lot to take in. For Nicole, possibly losing her fertility and facing important decisions within such a short time frame was just another part she had to consider. Read more of her story below. 
  

Recent Dear Cancer Messages (What do you have to say to cancer? Let it out.)

• "Dear Cancer, Wow why am I even giving you anymore of my time to write you this letter maybe it is because we have spent so much time together and you have taken so many ppl from me I lack the compassion I should have when someone tells me that oh did you hear about so and so they have cancer and are having bla bla treatments real NO fucking way I have cancer to ..... but you know this well fuck you cancer your not going to make me weak to your way" (click here to comment)

• "Dear cancer..you are gone..out of my system..you came to pass..not to stay.. As i had my last labs ..my ca 125 is stable.. under .4..my next app. With hematologist oncologist is in 6 months..which will be my 5 yrs ..my freedom from you..Little by little am rebuilding my life..got a boyfriens..still working..so bye.see you never.." (click here to comment) 

Recent Facebook posts (Don't forget to Like us on FB!)

• ""In 2007, I was diagnosed with an extraskeletal chondrosarcoma. The tumor was located in my pelvis/abdomen and it weighed 2.5 pounds. The tumor did not show any signs or symptoms. I happened to find the tumor while I was doing sit-ups at the gym and felt a lump on my stomach. After getting the diagnosis of the tumor, I had major surgery to have the tumor removed. After the tumor was removed, I went through several rounds of radiation treatment but I was fortunate enough to not have to endure chemotherapy. The tumor has not been an issue since it was removed. Since I went through cancer treatment, I have gotten involved with the Children's Cancer Association in Portland, Oregon and have been helping kids as they battle through cancer treatments. Getting diagnosed with cancer was the worst thing that has ever happened in my life but it has also been the best thing that has happened. I have been able to help and encourage kids to fight through this horrible disease." - Nick" (I Had Cancer Facebook Page) 

• "Rest In Peace, David Bowie ‪#‎cancersucks‬" (I Had Cance Facebook Page) 

Recent Discussion Questions (Ask anything you want on our discussion board.)

• Anyone else get feelings of guilt for what they have put their families through emotionally, physically and financially? I just had a meltdown in front of my mom. I am one year cancer free, two years since diagnosis. I know some of us go through some rough financial times after cancer. Although we are not doing so bad but at times I still feel guilty because if it wasn't for me getting sick we wouldn't have to be paying off loans right now. We would be able to do the things we want and need to that are just not possible at the moment and we wouldn't be living from paycheck to paycheck. And at times I see that my mom is tired of it too and so is my husband, but neither one of them will ever say anything or complain for that matter. Don't get me wrong I am grateful that I am alive, but I just asked God if life will just continue to crap on me then why did you me bring out of cancer? Why can't it just be a little easier? Why can I just feel better physically and emotionally? What did I do so wrong that I seem to be paying for it for most of my life? I had never questioned God before but yesterday and today I did... Right now I feel completly defeated and I do know I am sick and tired of fighting...fighting for my life and fighting for a better life. I have no more positive words to give myself. I have no more encouraging words to say for everyone to hear. I no longer have any fight left in me...I'm just so tired!  (click here to answer) 
• I had a PET scan and it showed my NHL Follicular has shrunken in my spleen and my neck, but my ovary lit up. The doctor didn't seem worried, but he showed enough concern to say I must have another scan in 3 months. Any thoughts on this? (click here to answer)

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 -The IHC Team