Hi Everyone!

In case you have missed out on what’s been going on at I Had Cancer, here is a quick recap. 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)

• I Was Too Embarrassed to Admit I Needed Help- It's not easy to accept help and sometimes you may not even realize that you need it, but it can make a big difference in your journey with cancer.
• Will Sex Ever Be The Same? - The side effects of cancer treatment can make sex much more difficult for patients but oncologists rarely talk about how to fix these problems. Read more to find out how one survivor got past the sexual health roadblocks that she faced.
• I Didn't Know That Cancer Survivors Can Experience PTSD Until I Did - As many as 1 in 3 cancer survivors experience post-traumatic stress disorder, but many of these cases go undiagnosed. Read more to find out how Kym realized she was experiencing PTSD.

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

• Cancer, you are no dear. You think you cause fear? Maybe you do but I will no longer be blue because of you! I am a Warrior, an Anal Cancer Warrior! (click here to comment)
• Dear cancer, I didn't need you to make me strong I was strong enough before! With a young family who needs me you made last year horrendous, but I have been amazed at friends and family who have pulled together whilst I concentrated on my battle with you. I am somewhat wrapped up in fear that you may return but know this, you are not welcome and we do not want you in our lives. We will do everything to help irradiate you from everyone's life. Stay away. (click here to comment)

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

•  Don't forget to keep the ones you love accountable for their health, no matter how busy their lives may be. After urging her to get screened for potential health issues, Taylor Swift's mother has been diagnosed with cancer. We wish them both well as they begin the cancer journey. (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• It's okay to be honest here - some days are just hard. But trust that tomorrow will be better.  (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)

• Have you used meditation through your cancer journey? (I Had Cancer Facebook Page)
  

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

• I have Mets Breast Cancer since 2010. It has spread to my lungs, liver and bones. I have been on pain meds for a long time and battle with a lot of stomach issues. I can tell the Cancer has progressed a lot in the lungs, it's very hard to breathe now. I have to be on oxygen all the time now and haven't left the house since. I find it very embarrassing and am getting pretty depressed about the progression and having to depend on people for rides. I get tired very quickly and with all the meds im on I don't think I should be driving. I was 38 when I was 1st diagnosed. I have two sons one is 18 and the other 14. I know it has to embarrass them if anyone they knew saw me. Does anyone have any advice? (click here to answer)
• I really want to hear from women about weight gain on Tamoxifen and now femara. I feel like everyone is so dismissive of this. I have gained 30 pounds since I started treatment 2 years ago. With everything that cancer has taken from me, I am so angry about this. I feel like I am no longer a women. No matter how hard I try, I can't loose weight. Lost my breast, lost my sexuality, my sense of safety, and now this weight?? Has anyone had any success loosing cancer treatment weight? (click here to answer)

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Thanks for all of your support.
 -The IHC Team