Breast Cancer Shattered Our Plans for a Second Child - Anna | Breast Cancer | The Patient Story

[@Judith-wb3jl]

Oh honey, I watched your story and it brought tears to my eyes. May the good Lord bless you and keep you safe and cancer free🙏✝️❤️

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@annarathkopf3068]

@@ThePatientStory Thank you so much!

[@saraha5070]

“You have to start connecting together with the person you are now”. It’s so true, that really hit home ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@annarathkopf3068]

@saraha5070 I never expected that I would end my treatment as a different person than I was before diagnosis...wishing you all the best!

[@Ceerads]

I just started watching. As soon as I saw your hospital robe I knew you were in MSK’s breast center (of course, maybe they use the same robes in other hospitals). I’m in Brooklyn, too, and had my breast cancer treated there. Still go there yearly for my mammogram and ultrasound. My surgeon was Dr. Alexandra Heerdt; my oncologist was Dr. Diana Lake. Mine, too, was triple positive and high-grade. That was 25 years ago and I’ve been fine so far. I’m so sorry you had cancer, and that it stopped you from having another child. And what you said about radiation and kids resonated so much with me. I remember hearing babies crying while I waited in the little room, awaiting radiation, and crying because of the babies and kids there (didn’t see them). I wish you everything good, sister Brooklynite. No more cancer and great fulfillment in your life with your handsome son and husband. Your photos are very moving and quite beautiful.

[@ThePatientStory]

so happy to hear you're doing well now!

[@annarathkopf3068]

@Ceerads..you are right it was MSK :-) I had the same surgeon as you! Incredible! Thank you for your kind words, and wishing you the best, too..please reach out if you want to :-)

[@130crowd]

This is utterly poignant, honest and extremely moving. Touches on many personal aspects of her experience.. a must-see.

[@ThePatientStory]

thank you for watching!

[@annarathkopf3068]

@130crow thank you for such kind words!

[@rebeccakarlsson1395]

Thank you for sharing your story Anna. Best wishes to you.

[@ThePatientStory]

thank you for listening to her story!

[@annarathkopf3068]

@rebeccakarlsson1395 thank you!

[@Yxna_gacha]

You truly are an inspiration ❤ best wishes to you and your family ❤

[@annarathkopf3068]

Thank you

[@brooks6348]

Thanks for sharing. I’m so sorry you had to go through this. It’s something that is always in the back of your mind. You are one brave woman. I had cancer at 23 and was afraid I would never be able to have children, but I was able to have children after all. May you have great success with your book. Best wishes for continued good health!

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@annarathkopf3068]

@brooks6348 thank you for your nice words! I am so happy you are doing well and have children! Best wishes and the best of health to you and your family!

[@erikachapman5808]

Amazing Woman!!! Beautiful Video!!

[@annarathkopf3068]

Thank you @erikachapman5808

[@maddyk8505]

This is one of the most honest, beautifully expressed story of your journey. I want your book. You are a gorgeous woman. I hope you know that ❤❤❤❤

[@overton1963]

I also have dense breast tissue. I get my mammogram yearly…of course I am in my 60’s… I’m sorry you had breast cancer…..hang in there….Best wishes and prayers for a long life for you.

[@ThePatientStory]

great to her you're getting your annual mammograms!

[@annarathkopf3068]

@overton1963 thank you!

[@lisascott2841]

Thank you so much for sharing your story Anna. This came to me at the perfect time, it's a sign. This past December I developed swelling above my collarbone with severe pain in my shoulder. My gp sent me for an ultrasound thinking it was rotator cuff injury. Tests revealed no sign of rotator cuff injury or tears. Since then my left breast feels like it's on fire, very heavy and painful. I found a pea sized lump in my right breast . I found out that shoulder pain has a connection. I'm not being heard by my gp and I'm not getting the proper testing. I've been to the ER but haven't had a chance to stay to figure things out cause our ER is overly busy whenever I go. I also have dense breast's so I could potentially have had breast cancer and never knew because my previous mammogram didn't pick it up. Now since seeing this video, I'm pushing myself to go back to the ER soon to figure things out. I hope you're doing well. All the best to you.🙏🏻🤗❤️

[@commonsense6967]

Some experts are starting to recommend breast MRIs as well as 3D mammograms for women with dense breasts, beause this combo detects more cancers in dense breasts. Don't wait, be pro-active for yourself.

[@ThePatientStory]

please please go to the ER if something doesn't feel right. trust your gut!

[@annarathkopf3068]

@lisascott2841 I am so happy my story pushes you to go and have it checked. Please do not let anyone push you aside. It is your body and you have to be your advocate. Wishing you all the best and a lot of strength! Please reach out if you will need someone to talk to!

[@lisascott2841]

@annarathkopf3068 Thank You Anna. 🤗❤️ I called my gp this afternoon and I have an appointment this coming Monday. I will keep you updated.

[@lisascott2841]

​​@@annarathkopf3068Hi Anna. I was finally seen in the ER a few weeks ago. After examination and a chest x ray I was sent for a mammogram. To my surprise I also had a ultrasound, a biopsy and 2 mammograms all in one day. The pathology report came back stating fibroepithelial lesions, with Atypical lobular hyperplasia. I'm booked for surgery consultation soon. Feeling thankful, but still trying to figure out what's causing the swelling above my collarbone with severe shoulder pain, constant fatigue, and breathlessness that's been constant for a year now. I'll continue to keep you posted. Thanks for the support. Hope you're doing well 🤗🙏🏻

[@debbieparks8108]

Prayers for complete healing in the name of Jesus!

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@karenhenley2195]

Have you ever had therapy? I have never had therapy, but I know people who have gone through therapy (sometimes for years), and they say it really helps.

[@ThePatientStory]

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[@annarathkopf3068]

@karenhenley2195 Yes, I did go to therapy for years, and it did help me a lot! I would recommend it to anyone.

[@annarathkopf3068]

@karenhenley2195 Yes, I had therapy, and it was the best thing I could have done. Definitively recommend it!

[@Kyrani99]

I think you should discuss in the book what was happening in your life just before and at the time you discovered the lump. People have various issues and they may or may not be a part of the problem.

[@ThePatientStory]

you'll have to read her book to find out more!

[@briantschayot]

@@ThePatientStory where can we find her book?

[@anneherman6745]

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[@ThePatientStory]

thanks for listening to her story!

[@lovesJesus448]

❤hey EVERYBODY please ask Jesus into your heart today as your Lord and Savior while you still have time on this earth because we want to be in heaven with our children...start reading the Book of John in the Holy Bible and see what JESUS has done for us❤love you ALL...hope to see you in heaven someday ❤

[@ThePatientStory]

thanks for listening to her story!