Cancer Survivor Advice and Update

[@kisslena]

So powerful!! “I’d rather honor what I went through than pretend that it didn’t happen.” That’s the real wisdom I need to hear today. Continued Family Blessings!💛

[@MarinaBlackford]

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[@eher7675]

Love seeing these updates. I’m on my 13 th of 16 treatments. You inspire me and help make this process a little easier. I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and kids also. They are my life. Believing that God will keep Cancer away from our bodies for good. 🙏🏼

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! You’re almost done! God bless you!

[@eher7675]

@@MarinaBlackford ❤️

[@eher7675]

I have the BRCA 2 gene the gynecologist said she recommended the ovaries be removed and it would be my choice if I want to remove the uterus. Did you have that choice ? Just wondering because I don’t know what to do? 🙏🏼

[@christineb6027]

I’m starting chemo April 5th, I appreciate you sharing

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome! ❤️

[@karenknight9565]

Hi Marina! Loved the green dress on you! Happy birthday Easton!! 🎂🥳 Capri looks just like her daddy❤️ Nit sure if I told u that I had my first MRI since finishing treatment and all is well. Whenever I get super anxious I re-watch your videos. You give us all strength!💕

[@MarinaBlackford]

Fantastic news for you Karen! ❤️ Capri is definitely daddy’s mini me. I love it! Much love to you!

[@purplepastrybakes]

Hi Marina! Thank you for your timely advice. I just finished my chemo a couple of weeks ago and talked surgery plans with my breast and plastic surgeons. I'm going to have my surgery done any day next week. And yes I am going with the flow of things each day yet still remembering what I went through the past months doing chemo.

[@MarinaBlackford]

The mental part can be just as hard! I’m glad you’re getting through. Hope everything goes well for you!

[@ramonawright1437]

Love your videos. Your children are so adorable!

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you!

[@tnoorani1]

Marina you are simply great. This is very helpful tips for my wife.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I hope it helps her. ❤️

[@tnoorani1]

@@MarinaBlackford Yes, we watched last night because my wife just started. Its for TNBC the same as you. I hope you are doing well.

[@arlenesanchez5677]

You have adorable kids, good skin and hair❣You would never know what you went through, if you didn't share your story. I to have Eczema, it seems like it started when I got cancer. It does seem to act up when I'm in the sun.

[@MarinaBlackford]

My eczema is starting to get better. It’s so annoying at its peak! Hope you are well!

[@arlenesanchez5677]

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[@aprilwoolley2820]

Thank you so much for this, I have 8 more weeks of taxol and then on to radiation. Did you exercise during treatment? I use to be very active but of course have not been since surgery and my first round of chemo. I am feeling better and walk and do yoga but wondered your thoughts

[@MarinaBlackford]

I did exercise some during chemo. I think walking and yoga are great! Beyond that it’s what your body is used to and up for. Your energy will not be as good so I don’t recommend pushing it during chemo. Your bodies job is to heal during this time. Focus on that and the exercise can increase after you’re done. ❤️

[@mysharona6754]

I start chemo 4/21..it's been 6 weeks since my mastectomy and I'm losing muscle mass since I can't really exercise, and yesterday my oncologist tells me a lot of women with breast cancer gain weight during chemo because of steroids and hormone changes so now I'm super stressed about losing my fitness. Seeing that you ran the Boston Marathon makes me feel a little better. Did you have any significant loss of fitness or weight gain ?

[@MarinaBlackford]

Hi! I’ve been where you are. I’m still kind of there to be honest. Yes, chemo takes a toll on everything and I gained a pound every week my first time with chemo due to the steroids. I was 15 pounds heavier at the end. It was surprising. I just kept making small steps forward like longer walks, jogs then runs. Some yoga then added in weights slowly. Fatigue sets in faster than it used to but it does get better. I’d recommend setting small goals so you feel the progress you’re making. Sending strength to you!

[@sumakiran3751]

I start my chemo this Saturday 16th 4 EC and 4 Taxol tnbc... super scared 😭 Is scalo cooling helpful

[@quratulain4752]

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[@annk3372]

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