EMOTIONAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Today’s video is my emotional reaction to starting my 2nd breast cancer journey. I filmed this footage from my car at the cancer center.
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I’m Marina Blackford, a 2x breast cancer survivor, mom, Boston marathon runner and dental hygienist with a passion for sharing positivity and life hacks.
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[@solisperla97]

Oh my sweet girl. I got diagnosed a month ago and going through the motions one day at a time. Never in my life I had experience so much anxiety but I have to keep reminding myself that I'm strong and that sadly there are many women in the world going through this. Now I see you and your journey. You , your mom are such an inspiration. You have such a beautiful smile, Never stop smiling. Sending prayers for you , your mom and your beautiful family. 🙏💝

[@MarinaBlackford]

Prayers for you Blanca ❤️ Cancer sucks but you can get through it one day at a time!

[@tracybourget1325]

I am starting my chemo for the second time as well in a few weeks after 26 years (26 & now 53). Had a double mastectomy with reconstruction this time and your videos are very helpful even with having been there myself. I didn’t lose my hair the first time but it appears I will this time. I am trying to embrace it as we are all beautiful. Thank you for posting videos; they are appreciated.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! You will be cancer free again! Much love to you ❤️

[@lf7065]

Thank you for sharing this with us, Marina. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2021. Radical hysterectomy BSO and 5 weeks of radiation. Got diagnosed with endometrial metastasis in my low back this year (2023) in April. I cried for 3 days, then decided I was done with that. Underwent 2 weeks of radiation for pain control and right after started chemo, Taxol/Carboplatin. Have had 6 infusions so far, and this week "off" due to low wbc count. I'm in great spirits, though, and so grateful for your videos, which help a lot! Onward & upward! 🙂🙏💪

[@MarinaBlackford]

I’m so grateful for you being here! Keep going and healing!

[@DSD394]

My prayers for you and all who fight with cancers.you will definitely win this. Keep positive thoughts all the time and enjoy life .

[@RovingReader]

You inspire even people who aren’t going through cancer and who aren’t moms.

[@MarinaBlackford]

That’s great to hear too! Anyone can relate to inspiration in many forms; hope, habits, recipes... I’ll keep sharing it all! ❤️

[@carolbaswell5019]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

[@laurarhodes9973]

Thank you for sharing your story, fantastic information, and amazing inspiration for others to remain positive. I'm at the 6 month post Chemo stage, 3 months post Radiation. My mamogram is happening in April 2023.

[@swannyriver75]

Thank you for posting this it's time for my yearly and I always get nervous thank you for being vulnerable

[@manny0102]

Sending you love and positivity 😘❤️

[@annk3372]

Oh man... the tears are flowing. Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@RovingReader]

Sending you so much love and prayers. Thanks for being vulnerable.

[@RovingReader]

I found your channel between steps 2 and 3 but luckily it was benign.

[@KSLPN]

Thank you for your channel and your honesty. I found you and really needed to find you. Thank you.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you Kim! I feel like I needed someone like me during my first cancer journey! So here I am, creating the channel I hope helps others like you!

[@beckymartinez6898]

I just found your videos and I feel inspired although I have never had cancer. You were in my prayers last night and I will continue to watch♥️

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@barbaraswanner4142]

Thank you Marina for sharing your journey. You are amazing!

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@lorij6796]

That's where I'm at, biopsy this Thursday. I was in shock when I needed additional film's and a biopsy. Living in the land of denial at present time. So sad to watch you in grief. I understand. I think you are helping so many with your videos.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Still praying it is nothing serious for you!

[@sandycoulter8686]

Thank you for posting. I am newly diagnosed with advanced ductal carcinoma negative 3 grade 3 . Genetic testing results this week. My port goes in on this coming Tuesday. I appreciate your honesty & can’t thank you enough for the advice & tips. Be well beautiful ❤️ and always having better days ahead ❤️

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you! I’m sorry to hear that Sandy. I had the same diagnosis except “invasive” ductal. I hope your treatment goes as good as it can! ❤️

[@sandycoulter8686]

@@MarinaBlackford I actually meant invasive...spell check. Got my port today and doing a Mohawk yo my long hair tomorrow

[@MarinaBlackford]

@@sandycoulter8686 got it! Rock it!

[@CriitZGaming71]

You should have many more views your beautiful with or without hair and your genuinely a gem on this planet ❤️

[@dalmishchannel3339]

Sending love and prayers 💕

[@sandradalessandro2935]

That was beautiful. Real. And you are a true soldier of luv💕💕💕💕💕starting chemo next week. It’s B cell lymphoma. Very very scary but. We fight. Period. The armoire the ammo. It’s. Unconditional luv. U. R. Beautiful inside n out🙏🏻🦋🙏🏻🦋

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you so much! May you heal! Be well. ❤️

[@jessicavandervelde-vissche1365]

You inspire me💯

[@stephp7778]

How cute is the dog

[@lisacline5776]

I really find your videos so inspirational, I just found out I have HER2+ breast cancer. I will be starting my treatment in two weeks.

[@MarinaBlackford]

Thank you for being here! I’m so glad my videos can help! ❤️

[@StargazerAPW]

I feel like love ❤️ is our whole reason for living… to love and be loved…. That is our human purpose ☮️ I just found your YT ….. I haven’t had cancer but I’m a mom and my kids are 18 months apart.. I can definitely relate :) hope u r doing well, much love 💕

[@cyndiccoleman1299]

🥰Thanks for your courage- I am meeting all types of surgens💋❣and radiologist I know I am in the easy stage- Your channel makes me more confident that I am not alone.

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome! You are not alone. Others have paved the way, been there and are there. Honor your journey. I feel like you’re in a mentally hard part, diagnosed but don’t know what to expect yet. Sending strength to you. I hope you have a plan soon. ❤️

[@816Lynnie]

Thank You xo🌹❤️💐

[@mike1968442]

Lord bless you! Twice, once is too much let alone twice.

[@rimanuela]

I just got diagnosed with breast cancer at least stage 3 . I have a 5 and a 6 years old .I’m terrified. Thank you

[@MarinaBlackford]

I'm sorry to hear that! Being a mom is hard enough. I know you can do this though. Much love to you!

[@Poohbear_34]

I'm 32 years old and a mom of 5 with brain cancer and a cancer tumor in my spine i believe God can heal me I just wish I wasn't alone with this , it's scary

[@MarinaBlackford]

Stay strong mama! I pray you heal!

[@Poohbear_34]

@@MarinaBlackford it is rough

[@annetterios8789]

Going through a second journey of cancer. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 and now, ovarian cancer. I hate having to go through this again.

[@MarinaBlackford]

I missed responding to this comment, but look at you now Annette! One more treatment! I’m so happy for you. Almost done!

[@annetterios8789]

@@MarinaBlackford Thank you!

[@SCLana]

This is very emotional, I am getting ready for chemo and this is sooo emotional every freaking day 😢 I felt like I am on another planet:( every around is dead. Sorry for my English:)

[@MarinaBlackford]

It is emotional! I send you all the love. One day at a time and you will get through.

[@patriciamahara8941]

Definitely know how that feels second time round for me you post has definitely given me strength that I can do this Thankyou ❤

[@MarinaBlackford]

You’re welcome! Yes you can. ❤️🙏🏼

[@Tina-gh1km]

Did they say why did it come back? I am going through the same thing but first time

[@MarinaBlackford]

They did not say. It’s not common to have reoccurrence. I had a 95% chance of it not coming back. I did have a tumor in the same area before but we could not find anything visible on my ultrasound after chemo the first time I had cancer. There possibly was some cancer cells there still after surgery. We will do radiation this time after chemo to be sure there are no cancer cells left. Good luck to you! 🙏🏼❤️

[@bourgsusan]

Did you have lumpectomy or masectomy? What type of cancer? What stage? Your videos help me a lot. I'm Lobular stage 1 triple positive. Had lumpectomy with bilateral lift. At MD Anderson Houston. Im doing my 6th treatment tomorrow. Taxol/ Herceptin. Radiation to follow. I worry about it coming back. Im 70 years old. Can't imagine how hard it is to deal with at your age with young children. You are beautiful and inspiring!!

[@MarinaBlackford]

Double Mastectomy the first time and lumpectomy after on the skin of reconstruction. And I’ll have another lumpectomy again. That’s hard to understand but you can find lumps on skin or auxiliary breast tissue near the ribs like me. I’ve been stage 2 each time. I try not to worry about it coming back. I do pay attention to my body though. Thank you! I hope you are all healed soon!

[@sonprk]

@@MarinaBlackford Hi Marina. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 IDC at the end of February this year and had a Lumpectomy about a month ago. A day after my surgery I found out I was BRAC1+ and my Oncotype DX score is 45 so I have to do Chemo in May for four months. After the Chemo I plan on getting Mastectomy done with Reconstruction then remove my Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes. I really appreciate you talking about your personal experience here and I'm getting so much tips and helpful information from you. So thank you and thank you. It's little shocking to learn that you had recurrence even after Mastectomy. How long after your first diagnosis did it come back? How did you find out?

[@eagle7757]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Ephesians 2:8-9, Jesus Christ is the only way....

[@elanamccullum1677]

Do you have genetic mutations?

[@MarinaBlackford]

Yes, BRCA1