Thank you. I was also diagnosed of breast cancer January 2024. Started chemotherapy, done chemotherapy twice approaching my 3rd chemotherapy. Is not easy but i know i am not alone. God is with me in this journey. I feel down sometime but i am survival by his grace. Thanks a million. Is really encouraging hearing your testimony. Thank you

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! We are here with you every step of the way. Sending you love as you go through your chemo appointments. Please reach out to us if there's any way we can be of help. 💗

Thank you. My mind has not stopped racing since my diagnosis- invasive carcinoma- estrogen and Her2 positive. First it was stage 1a as it was 1/3 cm Dec 27. By the time I had my surgery 2/20- it grew to 2.1 putting me at stage 2a. It was enough having to deal with the diagnosis as already being a cancer survivor from thyroid cancer. Now be told that my treatment plan had changed because it has grown to a stage 2 has been mind shattering. I have two people kids. My daughter is going to college in August (got accepted early decision) into her top school. Now she and my 11 yr old son has to worry about their mother. I am so heartbroken as there is no family history of thyroid or breast cancer in my family by family accounts and genetic marker testing. I feel lost and scared as my chemo will begin 3/18/24 with my birthday 3/24/24. I know I am a strong woman but turning 51 and having to think about his instead of the accomplishments of my babies.....and german shepherd who just turned 4 who is also a big baby..is just..........I heard about the dignicap to save my hair, but to be told that by a nurse that it doesn't work for African American women...right before my surgery just put the icing on the cake of - wrong time and wrong moment lady! I know she was trying to be helpful but with an already worried woman who 's eyes are already filled with tears...its just.....my mind is just.....Thank you for your story. Thank you for sharing as I am one who tries to battle things alone and dont ask for help. Thank you for your courage as I buckle up, pray some more and then some more; love on my babies and get ready for this life altering ride. Lord Help Us all and Keep Us Strong and in your Embrace!

@cozyvibes8034

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. God will see all of us through this 🙏🏽 He loves us and wants to see us well. With long life he will satisfy us!!!!

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. We want you to know that we are here for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way we can be of help: through our website, email, or social media. We're here to share resources, be a hand to hold during hard times and a person to cheer you on through the good times. 💗

@karlinebohne789

12 күн бұрын

God bless, I am also a thyroid cancer survivor and already had my surgery for IDC at 56. I’m starting radiation in 2 weeks. I had oncotypo done to see if chemo would help or not.

I’m very moved by your video. It’s infuriating that the one doctor thought you shouldn’t have the lump removed. I had a similar experience. I’m a breast cancer survivor (24 years since diagnosis). Cysts are often painful, and malignant breast tumors are usually not painful. My tumor was not painful and wasn’t hard; it was firm, immovable and rubbery. Fortunately, I caught it at stage one. It was triple positive, grades 2-3, mixed lobular, DCIS, and IDC. I wish you all the best. Btw, there’s nothing selfish about wanting to live for oneself. I’m an atheist and thank my excellent doctors for my being here. I have no kids but I have a long-time partner; a brother; and many friends. I went through treatment for ME and for THEM. I wish you many decades of living in good health.

Story is inspiration. I just got diagnosed with IDC. Waiting on which stage of cancer. I am planning fight through my journey 😇

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Sending you love! Keep us updated. We are here to help you however we can. 💗

Im 34 and have just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma 2 in my left breast. Gigi you are so strong and an inspiration to me personally so many things from your story are what is happening with me. I wish you the very best. 💖

@nbcf

10 ай бұрын

Sending you so much love. 💗 We're here for you through it all - just let us know how we can help!

@YiYi69MaKaRa

10 ай бұрын

@@nbcf thank you!!! 💖more stories and updates! ☺💗 keep the support and positive vibes going!

@oligreen1192

9 ай бұрын

Me two. Just a week ago. Stay strong sister! God Bless

@Joy_M507

9 ай бұрын

Same here. Just diagnosed at age 34. We’re in this together! Stay encouraged! 💗

@DoesItReallyMatter25

8 ай бұрын

I’m 35 and just received the same exact diagnosis. I wish you the best!! 🎉

I have a very similar story as this lady. God is good!!! I'm still here 🙌🏽

I've been gaslit from doctors and one of the most important people in my life. Wow. What an eye opener

@nbcf

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. It is so important to advocate for yourself - and to know how. Please reach out to us if we can assist you with anything. Sending you love!

I had exactly the same diagnosis last June,1 lumpectomy then single right mastectomy 6 sessions of chemotherapy and 15 radiotherapy sessions. It's lovely to listen about your journey thank you for sharing l needed that.❤

Beautiful testimony & inspiring. Thank you so much Pink Sister for sharing your journey & triumph over cancer. I saved this so I can watch again. You gave me HOPE when I needed it. Thank you!💖

@nbcf

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment. Sending you love always! 💗

I am so glad i saw this. I am 60 years old and just found out i have breast cancer and I am going thru chemo now and it hurts and makes me sick and tired but Incan do this Thank you GiGi

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Sending you love as you undergo treatment! We are here for you! 💗

@daisyfernandes1038

Күн бұрын

Sending prayers

GiGi. I’m so glad you was aware of your body to get the help you needed. It’s been one month since I have been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Stage 2 triple negative. I start chemo tomorrow. You give me hope❤❤

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Sending you love! Our hearts are with you through each chemo appointment. 💪 💗

I just received my diagnosis yesterday for invasive ductal carcinoma. I'm still waiting on further test results which should come soon. It spread past the milk duct but not certain whether it spread to lymph nodes or not. Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I'm nervous but encouraged.

@yvettejohnson6639

2 ай бұрын

stay encouraged and surround yourself with folks that will support you through this. prepare for lots of doctor visits! going through the same thing with my pregnant daughter who has stage 3B breast cancer. you can and will get through this! sending love and light your way!

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Sending you and your family love! Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of help to you. We have multiple resources available that we'd love to share with you. You can learn more on our website: www.nationalbreastcancer.org/our-programs/

I feel your fear, my mother died at 59 and I pray for long life all the time. I was diagnosed with cancer 53 this just brought a scare to me.

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Sending you so much love. 💗

Thanks for sharing your story, I was diagnosed March 29, 2022. I was so shocked 😢 then I was placed on Tamoxifen & Verzenio to shrink the tumor. It did shrink a little. In Ma rch 23,2023 I had a double mastectomy, notice in surgery i had tumor in my lymph nodes as well.started chemotherapy in June 2023 finished chemo in October 2023. I stared Radiation in December 2023 finished in February 8, 2024. I'm Cancer free. Now I'm back on Tamoxifen and Verzenio estrogen blocker. This journey wasn't easy and listening to this story brings back memories 😢😢 Thanks for sharing

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. We're sending you so much love. Please know that we are here for you - don't hesitate to reach out if and when you need us. 💗

❤❤❤ love this story. I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer March 9. I just finished chemo Aug 10th. This story resonated with me so much. To have someone that truly knows what I went and am going through is phenomenal. I have a double masectomy on 09/18.

@nbcf

9 ай бұрын

Sending you love as you prepare for surgery next week! Feel free to reach out to us at socialmedia@nbcf.org if there's anything we can help you with: We have free eBooks on surgery and other helpful topics, virtual Support Groups, and more that we can share.

@oligreen1192

9 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed a week ago. Everything is ahead of me. Love and support to you. Life is beautiful no matter what.

How horrible not to be taken seriously! Bless you for taking your health care into your own hands. I wish you well on your journey, I’m just beginning mine. ❤

You are an inspiration! Such a strong woman. I hope you realize how much your testimony will help others. I was diagnosed a year ago and I can relate to so much you have said. Good luck and know how many people love and support you.

Thank you, Susan G. Komen, for your continuous support of breast cancer (health).

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma ER/PR negative Her2 positive stage 2. I’m on my second round of TCHP as of July 3rd 2024. I’m 36 years old and found the lump myself and it had spread to my lymph nodes.

Beautiful inside and out!!! Amazing testimony!! God bless you GiGi, and thank you for your testimony. I have 3 survivors in my life, my half sister, and two beautiful friends who are like moms to me❤

I feel teary eyes to you I pray for you be strong for everything 🙏🙏

Gigi I can't even tell you how much your story moved me. Wishing you and your family long and healthy lives. ❤

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

You are amazing. I will be praying for you and your family. Thank you for your testimony. Praying for God blessings for you and your family 🙏

Thank you for your transparency. I am supporting someone given a breast cancer diagnosis.

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

💗

Gigi, I see you. Thank you for your testimony. I am facing a brand new diagnosis at 40 with DCIS in the left breast and invasive ductal carcinoma in the right. I have my appointment with my surgeon today. I am trying to be strong, but I am terrified at the same time. I have a 9 year old daughter and want to show her what being strong and not giving up is.

@nbcf

Ай бұрын

Thank you for opening up and sharing. Sending you and your daughter love! Please reach out anytime if we can offer support or help. We have multiple resources available on our website: www.nationalbreastcancer.org/our-programs/

Absolutely amazing woman. Thank you for sharing.

Gigi, thank you for sharing your story.

Gigi, you are so sweet, precious, and beautiful. You truly feel like a sister. Thank you for inspiring us.

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

💗 Thank you for the kind words!

Much love , support and blessings to you !! ❤️❤️ Proud of you, truly inspired 🫶

You are strong and a survivor ❤

True inspiration!

@nbcf

9 ай бұрын

We think so too! 💗

I needed to here your story, Thank you for sharing!Thank God!!!

@nbcf

7 ай бұрын

We're here for you always! 💗

Thanks ❤❤

I wish you all the best! Thank you for sharing! God bless! 🙏🏾

Wowww what a beautiful lady. Thank you. ❤️🙏🏾

What a amazing lady, you are a great inspiration ❤

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this sweet comment!

Going through treatment now and chemotherapy is harsh but keeping positive

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Sending you love as you undergo chemo. 💗 We're here for you!

Thank you Mrs. Gigi for your amazing journey. I just had stage 1 breast surgery 1/10/24. I am definitely looking for a support group in Little Rock Arkansas. I don’t know what to feel at this time.

@nbcf

4 ай бұрын

We have a virtual support group that meets monthly if you are interested in joining. 💗 You cna find more info here: www.nationalbreastcancer.org/nbcf-programs/breast-cancer-support-group/

@yolandas8819

3 ай бұрын

I’m from Little Rock but I now live in St. Louis. ❤❤. I have invasive ductal carcinoma. Stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. I start chemo tomorrow. Let’s keep fighting ladies❤

@22mellie1

3 ай бұрын

I 🙏 pray that all goes well with your treament​@@yolandas8819

Gorgeous brave woman ❤

Thank you so much for this testimony it has helped immensely Blessings congratulations on graduating from college

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

So glad this helped you! Hope you are having a great day. 💗

Praying for you . If you let people know they can pray for you .Thats why i went public about my breast cancer n i can relate so much .Sending you love n hope ❤️

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment!

16:00 im scared of 36 too. My mom had me at 36. She died last month if cancer. My family forced her to go to the hospital and we found out. She said she had cancer that come and go. But she left so quickly. Im in my early 30s. We have a similar story, GiGi. So beautiful. We're a sisterhood and we're sisters. Also, it took cancer for me to appreciate and connect with my family.

@nbcf

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and thank you for sharing your story. We love how supportive you are of this beautiful sisterhood. 💗 Sending love to you and your family!

@chart461

5 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thanks for sharing. I felt exactly the same way. Im 38 yo. Same diagnosis with lymph nodes also on October Friday the 13th out of all days. Started Taxol last week. Decided to combine the treatment with the Hoxsey clinic treatment. Hoping it all goes well as it did for you!

@nbcf

7 ай бұрын

Sending you love through it all! Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any way we can be of any help. 💗 We're here for you!

@pastthefog6514

2 ай бұрын

How did your lymph nodes look and where were they located? I’m sorry you are going thru this.

God bless GiGi. You’re 💯 right, we all need to push and be our own advocates. My tumor was never found on a mammogram, even the diagnostic one 2 months before my surgery was clear. I am a thyroid cancer survivor who still has evidence of something lingering, so I am on surveillance every 6 to 9 months. My IDC was found on a pet scan. I I had a great team at UNC in North Carolina that didn’t just take the mammogram results but went through all of the testing pretty quickly. I was assured this is most likely nothing. After my biopsy, I kept a close eye out for the test results on the patient portal. It was that Friday that I saw the results that it was positive for cancer. Fast forward, I already had my surgery for estrogen and progesterone positive, her2 negative tumor and I’m starting radiation in 2 weeks.

The Power Of God!!🙌🏽🔥 You are a living testimony for the strength and the peace of God that surrounds us in the struggles of life. Continued BLESSINGS for full health and happiness for you and your family. You are a Light! Thank you for sharing your story and hope for all survivors, caregivers and families.💕

Thank you for this. God bless you. I’m feeling really bad ATM because of chemo (TCHP). I have the same diagnosis.

@nbcf

4 ай бұрын

Sending you love. 💗

The test feel like torture now.

BRAVO WARRIOR 🫂🌹🫂

I keep getting tested it comes back as nothing but I can't sleep on my right side without fear of pain.

@julieboice180

5 ай бұрын

Get a second third and fourth opinion. I was strung along for 4 years and now I have cancer. The pain was worse than surgery. I couldn't sleep.

Just diagnosed with this 😢

@nbcf

6 ай бұрын

We're here for you throughout your journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at socialmedia@nbcf.org or visit our website at nbcf.org to see what programs and services we offer. 💗

@user-id7zy7gy9h

6 ай бұрын

Same 😢

@kekekeys2102

6 ай бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

I just had surgery 3 weeks ago. I was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma Insitu. No family history, overall healthy It's very scary. I'm healing now , I will start radiation in a couple weeks. Very scary 😢

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Please know we're sending you love through it all and we are here for you. 💗

Gigi , we have a similar experience . It was also a Friday . I was also brushed off during the pandemic . But you charged on , while I believed the doctor . She said it was just a muscle

@user-lh4yj6sw9m

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I’m still waiting the type and stage .

@user-lh4yj6sw9m

26 күн бұрын

I also did not smoke , not an alcoholic , did not party . Tried to be a good person and a good citizen . I don’t understood why these all are happening. My mom also is going through cancer . Thank you for your motivation

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

Sending you love! 💗

🙏❤️

@TheFlor123

4 ай бұрын

You’ll be fine Sis just trust the Lord. I’m breast cancer patient and diagnosed on 1999. My kids that time was 5, 8 and 16 years old. I’m now 67yrs with 3 grand kids. Praise the Lord! Hallelujah 🙏

@TheFlor123

4 ай бұрын

Glory to God in the Highest 🙏

I did all test and scan i was so hopeful but 25 /3/24 and results break my heart because it was positive and have seen cancer cells but thanks God he has taken away my worries

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Sending you so much love!

Muscle cramps often happen. Now chemotherapy treatment is going for me.4 th chemo is finished.totally 8 cycles.I have back pain,neck pain ,arm pain and shoulder pain.please tell tips for body pain. I have breast cancer(stage2) triple negative. I have a doubt.chemo trips which hand make shoulder and arm pain?

@nbcf

13 күн бұрын

We're so sorry to hear you're experiencing pain. We encourage you to reach out to your doctor for the best ways to manage the pain you're having. Every body is different and your medical team will be able to help you best. 💗

My positive thoughts, Gigi, as you are going through your journey. Any healthcare professional who believes an individual is "too young", as an 8 year old girl had to undergo a mastectomy. Because of your perseverance and putting your health first for yourself, your family so awesome.❤❤❤

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this empowering comment 💗

Can you refuse to do chemo?

@janelleabbott2227

8 ай бұрын

You have this right. >imo I wouldn't advise it if you want to live.

@crocadoodle7101

4 ай бұрын

You can refuse it all. Seeking a doctor’s opinion is optional, the surgery is elective, as is chemo, radiation and post treatment meds. I strongly recommend monthly self breast exam and to follow up with your doctor if anything unusual is found. I also recommend getting the prescribed treatment for breast cancer.

A natraul oncologist is what I'm going to get aswell

I got my results through text msg

@nbcf

2 ай бұрын

We hope this was an okay method of delivery with you. We encourage our community to establish clear lines of communication with their medical team, which includes letting them know how they'd like to receive any news or updates to their health. Thank you for all your comments. Sending you love!