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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)

• My Reaction To The 8-Year-Old Cancer Fighter Who Found True Love- How does the power of love affect someone going through cancer treatment? From young love to the bond between a parent and their child, these stories prove love can surprise you during your darkest times, in ways you never thought possible. 

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

• I wish you hadn’t brought so much pain and loneliness into our lives; I wish you hadn’t made my mom suffer so horribly; I wish she never met you. However, you did not win; you did not break her spirit and even if she will be leaving us soon, she still is and always will be a wonderful mom, loyal friend and awesome woman and I am so very grateful for finally understanding that.. (click here to comment)

• I will be two years cancer free as of May 12th! I was diagnosed with stage four RCC (renal cell carcinoma) kidney cancer, mine is extremely rare in that the cancer has only been found in a lymph node attached to my thyroid. I had a partial thyroidectomy, and I haven't had to be on any thyroid treatment other than calcium And vitamin d supplements! As of yet, no signs of cancer in my kidneys but I do go in for routine cat scans on my chest and pelvis and ultrasounds on my neck. I do have some lymph nodes and cysts that they are monitoring closely to see if any biopsies have to be done. I've had a few biopsies and a very painful biopsy of my uterus lining and all of that to check for cancer there. I'm so thankful that none has been found. I am currently separated from my husband of ten years, I have been a military wife for all my married life. My mom and sisters are been my support system now, and my two beautiful children are my light and reasons to smile (click here to comment)  

• You really do not want to know how much I hate U! you took away the desire for me & my husbands sex life!!! WHY? (click here to comment)

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

• "'Three years in remission from Stage 3 breast cancer! Double mastectomy, 16 chemo treatments and 28 radiation treatments later and proud to be a Survivor!' Here's to Beth!!" (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• "'As a 28 y/o female, I was diagnosed with a very rare Ewing Sarcoma of the kidney. I was the 2nd case they've seen. My prognosis wasnt the best, but from day 1 my motto was "I GOT THIS". As a single mom of 4 young kiddos 3-8 years old, I knew I had to give this my all. 52 weeks of chemo. No radiation because the tumor was localized. The Chemo was going to be intense. And all inpatient in the hospital. I made it through 6 rounds. Much less then my original plan. My body was giving out, I was getting a ton of blood transfusions, platelets and my body got to the point where I couldn't walk because I was so weak. I kept passing out. We decided my body had enough. I had scans, and the scans came back clear. January 20, 2015 was my last day of chemo. This was the start to a new year. A year to continue fighting, regain my strength and begin looking towards the future. Feb. 10, 2015 I was released from the hospital. 6 months in and out of the hospital for surgerys and chemo. 6 months away from my 4 amazing, beautiful children so I could fight for my life so I could continue being there for them. Today marks 1 year. Cancer free. It hasnt been easy, but every second of every day I've fought for. I deserve every breath I take and am so thankful for every day. I'm healthy, happy and Cancer FREE!' What a story. Thank you for sharing, Kati. ‪#‎CancerFree‬‪#‎YoungAdultCancer‬" (I Had Cancer Facebook Page) 

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

• I believe the cancer may have been instigated by my having severe preeclampsia during my last pregnancy and my son being born with Coombs Disease-where my blood was attacking his blood. He had to be born via emergency c section and almost didn't make it five days after birth he had to be taken via ambulance to a town 2.5 hours away to the NICU there. He had very low white and red blood cells and low platelets. He grew stronger and was a fighter. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan at the time and did not meet him until our son was seven months old. It was very hard taking care of a newborn and my daughter by myself away from family and friends. I was wondering if anyone ever felt irritated or upset that family when family brings up cancer, either telling me about people they know who had cancer and died or going thru cancer diagnosis? I also have got upset, hurt when some of my family members talk about cancer in front of me like I'm not there...a few are in the medical field and they were talking about cancer research. I just feel like they should at least include me in the conversation since I've gone thru it...anyone have any advice on this? Ps...I found out I had cancer by going to a dr appointment for a swollen neck, shoulder and I was extremely weak and when I would pick up my son from his crib my face would go numb. I thought I was just really sick from a bad cold or something and had gone to the ER a few days prior and they sent me home with antibiotics! When I went to the dr appointment he immediately said that he thought I had an obstruction in my throat and since it was close to end of day sent me to ER and they did an X-ray and found that most of my airway was blocked by this lymph node. I was then taken via ambulance to a hospital 2.5 hours away. They didn't think it was cancer until they got the biopsy results. I'm apparently one of the only people with this scenario. Lol (click here to answer)
• I was diagnosed with stage I, HER2 positive breast cancer in June of 2014. Had surgery, 6 rounds of chemo followed by 33 sessions of radiation and a year of herception. Currently taking exemestane for the next 5 years. Saw my new oncologist today (I moved last fall) and she found a lump in my other breast. Scheduled for a mammogram and ultrasound next week. My question is, is it possible to have a reoccurrence so soon after this aggressive treatment? Feeling very low and confused. (click here to answer) 

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