Just diagnosed with breast cancer

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Here is one I have not seen before...I am going into my last semester (2 exams, 2 clinicals and 2 weeks to go this semester) of NS and have just been diagnosed with bilatereral breast cancer. I am having a double mastectomy over winter break and it is my intention to return in January. Yes, I am insane if you are asking yourself that question...I am also going through a divorce and have a teenager at home.

My question is...Have any of you heard of someone going through school and undergoing chemo? I know nurses are tough and I am determined. I am willing to give it my all and if I can't do it return next year. My health is number one. Any suggestions or histories to share would be great....Thanks.:uhoh21:

Thanks, from your neighbor down 75 in Chattanooga!

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Specializes in Telemetry, Case Management.
I have been following your journey and am so in awe of you.

I admire your sheer grit and determination.

I have tears of happiness and joy for you in my heart.

May you be the most passionate nurse out there and put in to practice what you have learnt on your own journey. :yeah:

CONGRATULATIONS to you my dear :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

:yeahthat::yeah::D:redpinkhe:bow::nurse::typing

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Thank you so much. Your thoughts of me warm my heart. I will do you all proud!

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Specializes in midwifery, NICU.
Thank you so much. Your thoughts of me warm my heart. I will do you all proud!

:heartbeat RN2BTN...I'm SURE of that, babe, we are ALREADY so proud of your achievements!

To you, and all the other brave, corageous, clever, caring women on this thread, who are on the road to recovery, or just starting out facing an uncertain path...well, I salute you all. You must have the biggest hearts to want to still be helping others , while you fight your own fight. I stand in awe of you all. Thank you for your insperation, your zest for life, and I hope, I send ALL my positive thoughts, that you all get well and strong again!

:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat

Next to women like yourselves, I feel small. Love to all XC

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I have a JOB...I am joining the ranks of the WORKING...HOORAY. Tomorrow I start orientation, while I am disappointed that I am not going to be in pediatrics (hiring freeze at they county hospital at which I was on leave from and owe much $$$ for my education and cancer surgey and treatment) I was offered a kick butt position in the STICU...High stress, edge of your seat and fast paced stuff..just what I thrive on, gimme those GSW's and MVA's. Guess it's time to move on to the NCLEX and ICU boards. Best of luck to all of you nursing students. Believe in yourselves and anything is possible.:yeah:

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Good luck with your new job and I hope you ace the boards!

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Specializes in Tele Step Down, Oncology, ICU, Med/Surg.

Big Hugs to you my friend. You are an inspiration to me.

Tanti Aguri Caldi (many warm wishes)

Bertolozzi

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Specializes in CNA.

SORRY TO HEAR THAT. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND BE STRONG. MY RELATIVE JUST WENT THROUGH CANCER TREATMENT. SHE WAS PRETTY DRAINED PHYSICALLY FROM SEPT.-DEC. YOUR RIGHT YOUR HEALTH IS MORE IMPORTANT. TRY IT THEY WILL UNDERSTAND. DON'T FORGET YOU CAN MAKE UP THE CLASSES.:up:

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Hats off to your determination!

My prayers are with you.

Fight, fight, fight!:redpinkhe

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My journey on the student board has come to an end....I PASSED NCLEX!!!! I am working in a trauma unit and I will be starting my reconstruction on July 7th, what a long strange trip its been. Thank you all for your support and prayers. I guess I need a new screen name....

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.
My journey on the student board has come to an end....I PASSED NCLEX!!!! I am working in a trauma unit and I will be starting my reconstruction on July 7th, what a long strange trip its been. Thank you all for your support and prayers. I guess I need a new screen name....

Congratulations! That's awesome. Yes, time to update your screen name! :yeah:

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Specializes in midwifery, NICU.

:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

Well Done Babe! Wow, you are awesome to have fought your fight and come out the other end with extras! Good luck in your future career, and on-going good wishes for good health to you honey! :heartbeat

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