Hi everyone,
Here is a recap of what has been going on with I Had Cancer recently. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments or requests for our team!
 
Recent Blog Posts (please email emily@ihadcancer.com to learn more)

• 4 Tips For a Chemotherapy Education Visit - Before you start chemotherapy, make sure you are prepared for what is about to happen. Read more for some tips that can help you prepare. 

• Yes, Mammograms Save Lives. But Maybe Not Yours. - It's good to be aware and it's good to get mammograms. But for Uzma, that wasn't enough. It was her gut feeling and a self exam that helped her locate the 7cm mass in her armpit. 

 
 

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

• One year ago you tried to take my life. 6 days prior I had just had my baby girl, and the day before a birthday. Little did you know I would fight you. It took almost everything in me to keep going, but there is no one greater and more powerful than God and with one snuff of a hand, you were kicked to the curb. You may come back again one day, and I will fight you again with everything I have. You have tried to rob me of my future, but The Lord has provided me with a new road map. I see life in different bold colors now, I welcome the sun and the fresh air and rain. I am excited with birthdays, as it reminds me I am getting older and still alive. What you have done cancer is reminded me to SURRENDER ALL to God alone. I have learned to not sweat the small stuff, live life for today and give all my worries to God. I love much much more and am that much louder. So thank you for what you have taught me, but you can go now - PERMANENTLY!!! (click here to comment)
• Cancer, As much as you'd like to see me stay down, I'm sorry but you picked a fight with the wrong girl. You are going DOWN!!! I refuse to be bullied by you. Sure you took my hair and loss my shape, added bills to the pile but you will NEVER take me out so give up now and go back to where you came from and DIE!!!! (click here to comment)

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

• What makes a good doctor? We're getting ready to speak to a few hundred medical students next week and we want to know what YOU want us to share with them. If you want us to share your anonymous experience, fill out this quick 10 question survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XMMHNPZ #DearDoctor        (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)
• Another case of pinkwashing. What do you think of this? Baker Hughes is selling 1,000 pink-painted drill bits as a “reminder of the importance of supporting research, treatment, screening and education to help find the cures for this disease." (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

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

• I read the comments below and wish that we were all sitting and drinking coffee together so we could chat and laugh and cry and I could give each and every one of you a hug! I am an 18 year survivor of cancer. It has been incredibly hard but I have seen miracles and blessings. I have begun sharing my story on beautifullifewithcancer.com and I am overwhelmed with the community that has formed there. I would love if you would visit my site. I would love to discuss any questions that you have. I am new to ihadcancer.com but I am falling in love with the community here. (click here to answer)
• I'm new to this site, but looking to connect and share experiences with others who can relate to MFH and / or UPS with Osseous Met Disease (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
- The IHC Team