Amy

Texan. DC4L. 2X Breast cancer survivor.

[Amy @amylambright]

@islandlove13 @ThanksCancer I’ve been taking Letrozole for 7 months and haven’t had many side effects at all, other than an occasional hot flash. I was scared of the side effects too, but so far so good. I already had osteoporosis before starting it, so my doctor is keeping an eye on that.

[Amy @amylambright]

@TheCancerSutra Log roll bed exits. #DIEP

[Amy @amylambright]

@saramikaila Thank you! I think I’m getting closer. My bed is just up to high to get in and out of. I was able to nap on the couch propped up on my pregnancy pillow. Right now, my abdomen does look like I might be pregnant 😂 But at 56 there is no possibility of that, but I do like the pillow

[Amy @amylambright]

@saramikaila I took Tamoxifen yrs ago, It caused issues with the thickening of the lining of my uterus & I ended up having a couple procedures for that. Taking Letrozole now & the side effects have been ok. I already had osteoporosis. If you go that route ask for a baseline bone density test

[Amy @amylambright]

@jamihoseck @ThanksCancer Ugh! Both are pretty bad IMO!!

[Amy @amylambright]

@ThanksCancer My 1st one years ago was traumatic! I had to push the button and have them stop due to my panic. I was more mentally prepared the 2nd and did ok. The 3rd involved a biopsy, which was way more traumatic than the first. I had a DMX in March, hopefully I am done with breast MRIs! 🤞

[Amy @amylambright]

@saramikaila I feel you!! I had 4 after my DMX and the last one didn’t come out until 3 weeks. They are such a pain, but necessary for proper healing. Hang in there!

[Amy @amylambright]

@Finestphemmy @ThanksCancer Yes I have CHEK2 mutation and breast cancer x2. My brother has had melanoma and prostate cancer. He also has the mutation. Also cousin with BC and CHEK2

[Amy @amylambright]

@katievscancer @ThanksCancer Amy
Breast cancer 2010 and 2023, thyroid cancer 2019.
After being diagnosed 3x and also having the CHEK2 mutation I’m always wondering if a 4th may be coming someday

[Amy @amylambright]

@barbarajean9999 @katievscancer @ThanksCancer The waiting for a plan is a stressful time! It’s hard to focus on anything else. Hang in there!

[Robyn Roth MD | Breast Radiologist 🩻 @theboobiedocs]

To those who won’t get a mammogram because it has a small dose of radiation & therefore it “causes breast cancer,”

do you fly on airplanes?
or exist on Earth for 7 weeks?

Because they have the same radiation dose as a MG, without the benefit of early breast cancer detection. 🎀

[Amy @amylambright]

@PaulaMaier3 @ThanksCancer Glad you are doing well. My first reconstruction surgery is coming up in October.

[Amy @amylambright]

@katievscancer Surgeon follow up and Oncologist appointments this week. Hopefully getting results from last week’s bone biopsy. Wishing you the best with your treatment on Wednesday!

[Amy @amylambright]

@ThanksCancer

[Amy @amylambright]

My first PET Scan. I didn’t know until I got here that this was part of the deal. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. #PETscan #thankscancer

[Amy @amylambright]

@TheCancerSutra I’m in a similar situation. PET scan and biopsy were ordered STAT by my oncologist May 24. Scan is today, biopsy not until July 3. The waiting is brutal!

[Amy @amylambright]

@VABVOX Definitely get on the cancellation list if they have one. This has worked for me to get moved up a couple times.

[Amy @amylambright]

@drawstickpeople @ThanksCancer @katievscancer Yes, this works! I was having an MRI guided biopsy and thought I was going to throw up in the machine while facedown. The nurse put an alcohol wipe under my nose and I felt better quickly.

[Access Health @AccessHealthTV]

CNN News Anchor Sara Sidner bravely shares her journey and feelings after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She stresses the importance of annual mammograms and self-exams for early detection. 💙

🎥 Credit /reels: @nkonkonsa

#AccessHealth #SaraSidner #BreastCancer