5 years ago I had treatment for Breast Cancer. Chemo and Radiation. What an incredible journey. I have no regrets. I learnt a lot about myself and life. God was with me all the way.
@mehvishaftab6687 Жыл бұрын
Hello Wendy how did u spent ur time during ur journey It's so boring to stay all the time at home with this Tiredness I am going through this chemotherapy I feel so much fatigue not able to do any thing
@mona3033Ай бұрын
I just wanna say thank I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer march/2024 this is week 5 and I can’t believe no fatigue god is sooo good I love my god !! It nice to know that I’m not alone during this journey
@MarinaBlackfordАй бұрын
Hi! Thank you for sharing! You are not alone! ❤️🙏🏼
@Barbara-ex3ge Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey. Your advice to take one day at a time is positive and I also tell myself I’m one day closer to being cancer free
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Yes! Amen to that! ❤️
@ukraine17583 жыл бұрын
You are such an inspiration! Every time I watch your video I start feeling better with my cancer journey! Best of luck to you and your family!!!
@megn10002 жыл бұрын
Just found your videos. I’ve just recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I thank you for all your inspiration, encouragement and positivity! ❤🙏🏻
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! I hope my videos continue to help you! ❤️
@najmabegum5789 Жыл бұрын
❤ u all with whatever cancer your going through or gone through. So brave u all. My mum only been diagnosed with breast cancer and we feel the sky fell on our head. Can't imagine the horror people go through! Bless.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I pray she heals!
@agds910783 жыл бұрын
Hi love!! I now have a surgery date for my mastectomy coming up on August 4th. I just finished chemo July 13 so I am super excited to have my hair, lashes and brows come back, your looking gorgeous as always sweet girl ❤️ love you sweet friend 💞 please know you are truly an inspiration to me and so so many others.
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
Yay to being done with chemo! I’m so happy to hear that. I hope you’re surgery goes good. Thank you! Sending love to you!
@thefitaccountant Жыл бұрын
Finished my 4 chemo treatments July 26 (last one), just started my radiation m-f on my 3rd of 25 and I’m celebrating in DR in October when I’m done!!! It’s been a long journey!!
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Hi! Yay to being done! It’s such a journey! Happy you’re at the end of yours! Keep healing and celebrate! ❤️
@mikehauger57002 жыл бұрын
You’re so brave! I just now found you! I’m male and just today finished my 6th week and final radiation treatment on my thigh! I’m not even sure how you or any woman could deal with breast cancer and have the positive outlook that you have, cance4 is cancer, correct,but dealing with my thigh cancer in no way is as difficult as what you and others are going through, you are a boss!
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Mike! I know it seems like I only address breast cancer but I know this advice can help others with their cancer. I hope everything is going well for you! Heal up!
@nebrelgray7957 Жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this thank you so much
@angiegyan179510 ай бұрын
I admire yr strength and positivity
@delatorrevlogsАй бұрын
Im watching host ❤❤❤ sending love and full support .
@janef1220 Жыл бұрын
About to do my CT before starting my 5 weeks. I’m happy I found this video. You are absolutely right about taking it one day at a time.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@cathyc8993 ай бұрын
Been through chemo, my surgery and finished radiation last month. Wish I would’ve found your videos prior.
@MarinaBlackford3 ай бұрын
Hi! Me too! If you know anyone that needs my videos pass it along. Hope you’re healing!
@margrajales9912 Жыл бұрын
This is an admirer. You will have a beautiful good and happy end story to your kids and grandchildren ❤
@lanllp91502 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience so that others can find strength and encouragement through your journey.
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! ❤️
@AnneS508 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I have breast cancer and I have my first meeting with radiation in 2 weeks. This is so helpful. I really appreciate your doing this video I think so positive. It makes me think I can do this too.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! You can do this. I hope you heal well!
@user-yj4fs4no2g7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. You are amazing! Sorry you have been through so much. I just finished my 2nd week of radiation therapy. My doctor prescribed a steroid creme and a cooling creme. I have not had much discomfort. My skin is slightly pink. Nothing pretty pink about cancer, that's for sure! #GIRLPOWER #OneDayataTime
@MarinaBlackford6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m happy your doctor is taking care of you. Keep healing!
@susanwhite6761 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I start my radiation in a few weeks...but this advice really helps!
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@sunshinejones4124 Жыл бұрын
I love thissss!!! This is exactly what I’m going through minus the chemotherapy!! I really appreciate this video!!! God bless you on your journey!!! 🎀
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It makes my day to hear comments like this. ❤️ I pray you’re doing well!
@hgiam715510 ай бұрын
Thank you dear, I need your encouragement you sound very brave God bless you 🙏❤
@JanaWestMusic3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey, your positive energy and your bright light! ❤
@MarinaBlackford3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@amberr67072 ай бұрын
I haven't received a diagnosis , but there's a strong possibility that I have lung cancer. I'm honestly just trying to come to terms with it now so it doesn't hit me as hard if its confirmed. Its not the same kind of cancer, but watching your videos has been strangely comforting.
@MarinaBlackford2 ай бұрын
I’m happy you’re here! 🙏🏼❤️
@maryestes442Ай бұрын
Thank you for the info. I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer, my doctor's are waiting for my oncho score to determine if I need chemo and radiation both, either way I should be starting the radiation soon, I've been so nervous and worried about the side effects. I can tell I'm going to hate it but I'm still glad to know what to expect.
@MarinaBlackford24 күн бұрын
It’s not easy to make these decisions. I hope you find tips in my videos that can help you. Thank you for sharing!
@angelarthrasherАй бұрын
Thank you. I start radiation in a couple of weeks. YOU ARE GORGEOUS!! OMG so pretty and thanks for the info!
@MarinaBlackfordАй бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@pamelakrueger7353 Жыл бұрын
You are so special Marina! Love your videos. I'm 1/3 thru my radiation therapy.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️ You’re getting there!
@solisperla972 жыл бұрын
Hermosa, God bless you, your mom and beautiful family. You're a true inspiration for me. If you can do this I can as well. Like you said " one day at a time , the end goal is to be cancer free. 🙏💝
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Bless you! ❤️
@TheRogermursick5 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this. Generous and kind of you. Best wishes.
@MarinaBlackford5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Best wishes to you!
@susiepam2716 Жыл бұрын
And sometimes it's half a day at a time. Good health for us all.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Yes, Susie. I feel that! Lately, I’ve said it can be “one moment at a time”. ❤️
@lauranasca53272 жыл бұрын
Your left side looks like mine. Your blog always helps me to not feel so alone.
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
Hi! You’re not alone. Thank you for being here. I’m happy to say I’ve healed well after radiation. I hope you do too!
@pepperjonesugoChristian6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I found your site before I started first chemo session. So much help. Thank you, again.
@MarinaBlackford5 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you for watching! I’m so happy I could help!
@florancedias2630 Жыл бұрын
Hi Marina.. .. I finally finish my last Session (6th) of chemotherapy and I'm scheduled radiation after that. The video was helpful..... I need to mentally push through this and you 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹are one of my favorite.... Yes even I am emotionally drained... You are stunning.. Inspiring US inspite of your own Journey... God bless you🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Hi! Congrats on finishing chemo! You are getting through this! One day at a time. I pray you keep healing.
@florancedias2630 Жыл бұрын
Thank 🌹❤you🌹. God bless you. Amen
@lauriwest435 Жыл бұрын
That aloe vera gel in the bottle is what I used... amazing stuff!!
@lorenadunne41996 ай бұрын
Thank you! I just finished radiation for breast cancer. I have a really bad burn in my underarm and clothing of any kind irritates it so bad. So much friction in that area. Hoping it starts to heal soon!
@MarinaBlackford5 ай бұрын
Hi! I hope you start to heal too! Lots of ointment and aloe and get pain relief if needed.
@lynnspurr9338 ай бұрын
Bless you for your videos I just found you and will be watching. I just started radiation and am in AZ also so this will be very helpful
@MarinaBlackford8 ай бұрын
Hi! Yes, these videos and tips will help!
@KS-op5hb Жыл бұрын
Your hair growth is fantastic and encouraging!! Thank you for this video I am starting my rads journey soon...
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope everything goes well for you.
@itsafloralaffair77-nekita-81 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story and experiences. ❤ Blessings in your journey. 🙏
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️🙏🏼
@cindy-ry3kp10 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing really helpful information, and for your positive attitude. One day at a time. We gotta do this.
@MarinaBlackford10 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!
@beckyhighfield17813 жыл бұрын
You are a strong woman ❤️ praying for you everyday 🙏
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bourgsusan3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for informing us about radiation. I start mine on Wednesday flying to MD ANDERSON Houston. Im here in phoenix visiting until oct and doing my every 3 week Herceptin at MDA Gilbert. Your closing of this video brought tears to my eyes. Blessing's to you!!
@itsmelorna7421 Жыл бұрын
You’re amazing. Thanks for your inspiration!
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️❤️
@kathymancha45108 ай бұрын
Very helpful video. I start my radiation today. Thank you for sharing
@MarinaBlackford8 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Hope all goes well!
@mslady1592 Жыл бұрын
Your vids are so informative and uplifting throughout your journey, thanks for sharing and answering all the questions and so gracefully championing through the phases that occurs throughout this process! #ThankYou 🤗💞✨🙏🏾💐
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m glad I can pay forward all the cancer journey tips. 🙏🏼
@rachelbarr69598 ай бұрын
Healing vibes to you ❤.
@MarinaBlackford8 ай бұрын
Same to you! ❤️
@afarmersdaughter172 жыл бұрын
Here I am..listening to c...tips..I'm going to beat this...thankyou for the advices
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
Yes you will! ❤️
@itsmegirlash Жыл бұрын
Thank you I was really starting to feel down because I’m feeling pain with soreness and redness to my breast area… but I felt encouraged watch your video knowing I’m not alone…thank you… #onedayatatime
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! All of it! Soreness, redness and you will heal with time! 🙏🏼
@TheFrnchrn992 жыл бұрын
Gosh that looks painful. Thank you for sharing.
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
My skin did hurt! But everything has healed well.
@lavellvelez2157 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. I, as I know, many more can relate to what you say. I’m receiving 28 tx. Only 9 more to go. Some redness exactly were your have them. I think it’s the moisture. Under the breast i oust some maizena or corn starch to go to bed but all over the rest of the area I use Radia Plex. No evidence of blisters or itching yet. Like you say “one day at a time”. Sending blessings
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Sounds like you’re almost done! Hope you heal well and thank you for sharing. ❤️
@rhondawhatley15913 жыл бұрын
The information is great and wish you well hun. I'm praying for you and your family and God bless.
@Hazzabee_x11 ай бұрын
The marker is really interesting! I had tattoos for my radiotherapy 🤔
@MarinaBlackford11 ай бұрын
Right? A lot of markers and tape! I was happy to not have tattoos. My mom had the tattoos done for her radiation.
@Hazzabee_x10 ай бұрын
@@MarinaBlackford i mean, they might as well be freckles, but markers would have been less sore!
@karenknight95653 жыл бұрын
Hi Marina! I found the under breast burn the worst. Impossible to wear a bra ! You look so cute with your pixie hair! Thank u for sharing !💗
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that weird?? I would have never thought of that area burning. I love the comfy stretch bras lately do I have to wear a bra. You’re welcome! What’s next on your journey?
@karenknight95653 жыл бұрын
I’m doing the 6 months of Xeloda then hopefully done!🤞
@sarwatqadeer1135 Жыл бұрын
Wow v nice . I just end wth the radiation . . Thanks for ur suggestions 🥰❤️
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@jamilakhanum275910 ай бұрын
You are so brave
@MarinaBlackford10 ай бұрын
Sometimes you have no choice. Thank you!
@nicolei9876 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing ❤
@marcomama12 жыл бұрын
Your so brave!
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
I feel like I did what I had to do to be cancer free. It wasn’t easy so thank you! ❤️
@karolyn1holmes5 күн бұрын
❤️
@MarinaBlackford6 сағат бұрын
❤️
@joykiser66733 жыл бұрын
Definitely will be thinking about you as you complete radiation. Couldn’t believe how red you’re getting. Major owie. Love your videos and your beautiful family. ❤️🙏🙏
@d.shannon261Ай бұрын
13 months of anti-estrogen pills and I was in remission from BC4. No chemo, no hair loss. We changed Pet Scans to 6 months instead of quarterly. The first one came back that I now need radiation on T9 vertebrae. Remission was brief. I am waiting on the consult appt. The mental game is hard. I'm not telling my teens this time. I don't want to spread the grief.
@MarinaBlackfordАй бұрын
I’m sorry to hear that! 🙏🏼
@jacks3166 ай бұрын
Excellent video thank you
@MarinaBlackford6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pegj39613 жыл бұрын
Sending prayers 🙏❤
@maritzagonzalez40446 ай бұрын
God bless you 🙏🏼
@MarinaBlackford6 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too! 🙏🏼
@mhs656410 ай бұрын
Hare krishna maam god bless you maam
@cookiesims21946 ай бұрын
Thank you
@MarinaBlackford6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@816Lynnie Жыл бұрын
Thank You xo
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
@kmama8023 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I was diagnosed 7/8/21 and will be doing radiation soon.
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I hope it goes well for you. ❤️
@sue8319 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely one day at a time. However, for me I needed dressings due to blisters that were draining. I wish I would of known in advance I might need those items. For me it was abd pads, not stick stripe 4x9 and tape. Also don’t wait to ask for ointments, and pain meds. I was desperate the blisters did bleed. I do not regret doing radiation just that I wasn’t prepared for possible side effects.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for sharing! I did not get blisters. I did see my radiation techs every day for the treatment and the radiologist weekly so that gave me comfort that if I needed bandages they would’ve help me. I hope you have healed!
@cafe80sarigachu Жыл бұрын
Intried not to eat, but my body says no…so trying not to eat on my first day, Makes my mouth dryer and started to see black spot,so,i decided to eat. And dryness has gone,i should listen to my body. No changes must be when it comes to eating,for protection.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Always listen to your body. ❤️
@judithlane8235 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information it has helped me so much
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback Judith! I’m so happy my information could help!
@judithlane8235 Жыл бұрын
@@MarinaBlackford yes you informed me about things the doctors failed to mention. I was going into this blind. I discovered your video just as I was going through it all. Just at end of the sunburn stage now. Thank you so much for your help.
@KS-op5hb Жыл бұрын
Side question. At what point was your chemo port removed? Also, how many weeks were between your last chemo and first rads?
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
It was 8 weeks between my last chemo and radiation
@sandraafimeimounga38762 жыл бұрын
@nataliebest27123 жыл бұрын
Amen
@lilymoon0f09 ай бұрын
I just finished with radiation last Tues. This is Friday . I only have immunotherapy to finish now , but my Dr. Is talking about possible maintenance chemo drug for 6 months ? Idk about it though . Chemo was tough and I took am triple negative . I just really am nervous at the thought of more chemo at this point. Even as a preventative and a slight better possible chance to not returning. ??
@MarinaBlackford9 ай бұрын
Hi! That is a tough one. No on wants to take chemo. Be very clear on why they want you to take it. The choice is always yours though.
@stacieclark-benson6883 жыл бұрын
My moms only choice was radiation to just extend her life to maybe a year. She had an aggressive form of lung cancer. She did one treatment & stopped because she said it was too painful. Maybe if she knew it would have cured her, she would have pushed through. My mom didn't make it 2 months after her diagnosis & I used to be so angry @ her for not trying to fight it. I was only 21 @ the time & Ive had a lot of time to heal, to forgive & to understand....its been 31 years since she passed. Thank you so much for sharing this. Its helped me to understand why my mom chose not to fight. ❤
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
Wow Stacie. That is so hard. I’m sure it was hard for your mom and you too. Cancer effects everyone it touches. The journey is not easy for anyone and pray you’ve had healing since your mother’s passing. 🙏🏼❤️
@stacieclark-benson6883 жыл бұрын
@@MarinaBlackford Thank you Marina! Its been a long hard road for me. I miss her everyday. I'm finally taking the time for counseling for many reasons from my 1st marriage. To include not being aloud to grieve after a couple of weeks of her passing. I had to bury my feelings or quickly hide how I was feeling from my 1st husband because he was so controlling. I'm pretty certain I still have a lot of grieving & healing left to do. I hope today has been a great day for you! ❤🙏
@nicholefischer5292 жыл бұрын
My Dr. gave me Silvadine. I don't think I would have made it through the last part of my treatment without it. Ask your Dr for it.
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Always communicate with your doctor. They can offer topicals to help.
@chistianecoopman7923 Жыл бұрын
Marijuana cream no pain,no itch,no burned skin,apply 4x@day,no peeling,no pain
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Marijuana cream or cbd cream?
@chistianecoopman7923 Жыл бұрын
@@MarinaBlackford marijuana cream
@marcomama1 Жыл бұрын
My doctors office uses tattoos they’re very tiny, they look like a freckle instead of the tape that you have on.
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
My mom had the same tattoos her first radiation. I do like that they did tape at my cancer center.
@abd417511 ай бұрын
Marina hello, sorry you have to go through all this again. Can I ask, did you have reconstruction before radiotherapy and if so, did the radiotherapy affect the implant?
@MarinaBlackford11 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you! I did have reconstruction before radiation. So far my implant has not been effected much that I can tell. The breast pocket can harden after radiation but I haven’t noticed much of that.
@TubbersMudder3 жыл бұрын
How bad has your fatigue been? Thank you for sharing!
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
I had fatigue shortly after starting but it went away after 2 days. I think it’s just starting again after 4.5 weeks of radiation therapy. It has not been bad for me overall especially compared to chemo.
@altha-rf1etАй бұрын
Not a woman, I'm a man Chemo treatment with me, my second round did all 12 treatments everything went find the doctor said that got it all, but now concern about another area my is red face, dry skin and it is all over my face, it feels like it is burning all the time, dry skin using 3 different moistering to try to control the dry skin not working it hurts like crazy know people look at me when I'm in public my wife went through breast cancer last year they did get hers early enough me not locky I did a video on my channel on my face the way it looks
@MarinaBlackfordАй бұрын
Hi! I’m so sorry. Have you talked to your doctor? I would use an ointment instead of a lotion and maybe some vitamin E oil. Like this: amzn.to/3RSY11s If it’s a detox thing, try some beet juice or a powder to mix with liquids (if you can take supplements). Like: amzn.to/3zD8k35
@crazyentertainment3298 Жыл бұрын
🙏
@deetorres424 Жыл бұрын
Just got done with chemo and had my double mastectomy on 20 December, and they’re saying I still need more chemo and radiation, I haven’t had the reconstruction I have the space savers in and they are very uncomfortable....
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m sorry to hear you have to do more treatment. Ask if they can expand your expanders with some fluid. It might help your chest to feel better. The expanders have corners that can be uncomfortable. It feels better with fluid in them. And even better if you get a soft silicone implant eventually. Stay the course. Completely beat your cancer and then you’ll be on your way to reconstruction and done. 🙏🏼❤️
@1238257611 ай бұрын
Hi were u able to work? Or u Reduce your hours?
@MarinaBlackford10 ай бұрын
Hi! I was able to work. I left work early for that month of radiation to get to my appointments. So thankful I could still work. I always prefer to work when I can.
@donnaescobal24288 ай бұрын
Hello! will you experience hair loss after radiation same as the chemotherapy?
@MarinaBlackford8 ай бұрын
Hi! I did not experience hair loss with radiation. I suppose this could be a factor of the radiation is closer to your head or your immune system is suppressed. So your hair growth could be less during radiation.
@annk33722 жыл бұрын
My mapping/ simulation appointment is tomm. 🙏🏽
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
One step closer to being done!
@user-ow6dh9nd3e11 ай бұрын
Am suffered from nose and throat cancer,last month only my radiation treatment is over, Doctor asked me to take rest for few months,due to radiation my face color become black,,am applying betnovite for skin,but result is slow, Anyone suggest me any other good effective skin cream to get my old natural skin...
@MarinaBlackford11 ай бұрын
Hi! Radiation there would be very hard. Consistency is the key. Apply your cream twice a day. I used aloe Vera gel and an ointment. I’ve used a cream with sea algae for healing before too. It works wonders.
@mehvishaftab6687 Жыл бұрын
Hello what diet should we take during radiotherapy?
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
A hydrating one with a variety of fruits and vegetables for nutrients and your choice of protein. For example, lots of water, watermelon or pineapple for thirst, spinach in smoothies, yogurt with fruit and nuts, hummus with veggies and protein with organic rice or veggies. That’s my personal opinion. 🙏🏼
@mehvishaftab6687 Жыл бұрын
@Marina Blackford thank you Marina for ur detailed reply u r my true inspiration Could u plz tell me how to manage with Tiredness as I am done with my 4th chemo I am feeling so much tired even can't get up and do something I drink lots of water taking meds as well Thinking abt to not go for further next 5th chemo round I am too much worried about that what should I do could u plz help me
@hanifahtewfik2200 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos great Me too breast cancer returned after 11 years 1st time i didn't have chemo just radiation This time both chemo and radiation now since beginning if August taking hormonal therapy pills and targeted therapy pills which has side effects If you can elaborate on this subject it wld be great thanks
@MarinaBlackford Жыл бұрын
Hi! You’re welcome! My mom took Lynparza which had side effects too. Nausea and fatigue were the worst symptoms. I would treat this like chemo. Take your pills after you have your first meal, hydrate, take walks, and talk to your doctors about your symptoms as needed.
@tdotgh37913 жыл бұрын
Did you have radiation with your first journey with breast cancer?
@MarinaBlackford2 жыл бұрын
No I did not have radiation the first time. This was because we did chemo then a double mastectomy which removed (almost) all the breast tissue. My first tumors were non existent after all of that so there seemed to be no need to radiate. We did radiation this time due to reoccurrence and to cover all our bases. Great question! There are many different breast cancers and scenarios to consider which treatment is best. I have full faith in my oncology team which gives me peace.
@tessyk5571 Жыл бұрын
@@MarinaBlackfordln the second time, where was the lump if there is no breast tissue?
@aliciaali82374 ай бұрын
Under my boobs started getting blisters. They are terrible and painful. Don't know how to get relief
@MarinaBlackford3 ай бұрын
Oh my! Is there a bandage you can use there to help the skin? Something like a silicone bandage like this: amzn.to/3QsmhXe Tell your doctors and try ointment if recommended.
@cassandrabell7351 Жыл бұрын
Did you make it?
@MarinaBlackford11 ай бұрын
Make it?
@deniserivlin48103 жыл бұрын
I’m not tech savory so don’t get all your videos in order. And surely miss some. Would it be possible to see your dates of what you’ve been through. I never know what order I’m seeing and what the dates and you experienced.
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
Hi Denise! I was diagnosed with breast cancer (2nd time) Dec 2020, started chemo 12/31/2020, did 15 weeks, finished chemo in April, lumpectomy in May, and radiation therapy June to now.
@deniserivlin48103 жыл бұрын
@@MarinaBlackford thank you for your response. Is it possible to contact you as I have questions about breast cancer and returning. Thank you. 🤗
@MarinaBlackford3 жыл бұрын
You can message me on Instagram. @marinablackford
@WeezerPort10 ай бұрын
We’re you still able to work? I survived breast cancer four years ago! About a year ago, I thought I had a blood clot in my left leg, as it would swell around my ankle and foot! They sent me for an ultrasound check for a blood clot… they found much worse!!!! It seems I have a mass and a blood clot! They found the mass to be an inoperable leiomyosarcoma! It covers my femoral artery, much like frosting on a cake! I had seven weeks of radiation which did shrink it somewhat, but now I have masses in my liver. The treatment plan now is for chemo, & the Red Devil is the drug of choice!
@MarinaBlackford10 ай бұрын
Hi! I’m so sorry to hear that! So crazy. I’m glad you listened to your body and had it checked!
@janb.9046 Жыл бұрын
I wish I needed radiation instead of chemo. Newly diagnosed so surgery not done yet.