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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 297820" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>How do you feel about having a bilateral mastectomy and hysterectomy? The trauma to your body image is not small but I would do it in a New York minute if there was a high chance of cancer reoccuring. </p><p>Has your doctor suggested that there is a high chance? </p><p>I would do some research. Go to sites where there are people who has done this and why they did it.</p><p>Very important is what are the side effects of that radical surgery vs. not having it done. Is there something half way that will give you a better than average chance of preventing cancer from coming back? What's the chances that with the surgery you won't have a reoccurance in another part? Just some questions to consider. </p><p></p><p>It's hard to be the recipient of care when you have been a warrior mom. It's time for you to internally focus on your own care for a while. It becomes selfish to not allow those who love you to return that caring. Being the caretaker can become a power thing if it is not allowed to be reciprocated by those we love. It's certainly something I work on and I'm not facing what you are at this time. Your caretaking should be pure of intent and not something that makes you better/stronger than a family member. Don't you think? Just a thought. Everyone wants the good feelings that come with stepping up to help in a meaningful way. </p><p></p><p>Many hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 297820, member: 3"] How do you feel about having a bilateral mastectomy and hysterectomy? The trauma to your body image is not small but I would do it in a New York minute if there was a high chance of cancer reoccuring. Has your doctor suggested that there is a high chance? I would do some research. Go to sites where there are people who has done this and why they did it. Very important is what are the side effects of that radical surgery vs. not having it done. Is there something half way that will give you a better than average chance of preventing cancer from coming back? What's the chances that with the surgery you won't have a reoccurance in another part? Just some questions to consider. It's hard to be the recipient of care when you have been a warrior mom. It's time for you to internally focus on your own care for a while. It becomes selfish to not allow those who love you to return that caring. Being the caretaker can become a power thing if it is not allowed to be reciprocated by those we love. It's certainly something I work on and I'm not facing what you are at this time. Your caretaking should be pure of intent and not something that makes you better/stronger than a family member. Don't you think? Just a thought. Everyone wants the good feelings that come with stepping up to help in a meaningful way. Many hugs. [/QUOTE]
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