Common Threads

                                                      THE  SURVIVOR

survivor's guilt
Guilt
FEAR
numb
confused
broken
stunned
PTSD
heavy heart
cloud
brain fog
loss of security
gratitude
stress
new me
old me
not me
divorce
separate
break up
become stronger
closer than ever
neuropathy
tired
weary
depressed
anxious
nauseated
queazy
overwhelmed
sad
ANXIOUS
antidepressants
anxiety
isolated
alone
lonely
bald
thin
over weight
under weight
loss of appetite
light headed
unable to think
unable to read
unable to focus
insomnia
can't stay awake
fatigue
worried
can't sleep
can't shut mind off
joyful
laughter
thankful
blessed
pink
DOCTORS
MEDICINE
chemo
chemo brain
steroids
massage
side effects
symptoms
therapists
counseling
hurt
changed relationship
sick
dread
nervous
shaved
hats
wigs
tattoos
reconstruction
surgeons
fat graphs
mastectomy
liposuction
stitches
blood counts
Labs
tumor marker
scared
FAITH
support group
echocardiograms
X-rays
MRI's
PET scans
lopsided
not symmetrical
implants
expanders
flaps
skin graphs
lumpectomies
radiation
Red Devil
Tamoxifen
damaged skin
lymph nodes
metastatic
brain
liver
lungs
blood
biopsy
sleeve
lymphedema
angry
bitter
weeping
dysfunctional
determination
strong
BEAUTIFUL
grace
dignity
blame
diet
nutrition
changed
self-evaluation
self-blame
blistered skin
red skin
pain
pain meds
raw skin
shrunken skin
prosthetic
bra
braless
brittle nails
google
perseverance
bedside manor
insurance
bills
mutation
social worker
breast navigator
mammogram
sonogram
biopsy
case worker
thinning hair
prayer
new friends
bonds
melt downs
Hospice
death
will
Survivor
HOPE
Research
axillary dissection
sentinel lymph node
incision
breast sparing
nipple sparing
tweaking
DONE!
not done
remission?
prognosis
diagnosis
reoccurrence
rate of reoccurence
percent of reoccurrence
borders
margins
CURE
palpable
LUMP
itching
inflammation
Infection
rejection
PORT
CT Scan
low counts
susceptible
let down
loss of friendship
self breast exam
misunderstood
misunderstand
suicidal thoughts
new friends
surrender
fight
cry
BrCa
hereditary
children
sisters
mothers
genetics
invasive
stage
type
"What did I do wrong?"
"How could I have prevented my cancer?"
"What caused this?"
Will "it" come back?
"What will I do if..."
"Why me?"
"Why not me?"
new normal
no where near normal
not normal
family chemistry
uncertainties
The Race
forlorn
betrayed forgotten
loved
supported
cared for
nurtured
MANAGE
Radiation
changes
explaining
INTIMACY ISSUES
FRIENDS that UNDERSTAND
Insignificance
Bracca Carrier