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In reply to the discussion: Hey, want some good news? [View all]herding cats
(19,650 posts)19. Tell the women you know to ask for a scan if they're in their 40's or 50's and have my symptoms
It's not allowed by insurance unless you fight for it and your doctors want to pretend it away as normal menopausal symptoms. Pain isn't a normal menopausal symptom and neither is abdominal bloating and weight gain. Fight for your health and advocate for your health. It'll save you and those you love false treatments.
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Oh no Herding Cats! I had no idea. I'm glad that you are recovering and hope things continue to improve.
LeftInTX
Thursday
#3
Seems they are making lots of progress in the last few years on cancer.
multigraincracker
Thursday
#5
Tell the women you know to ask for a scan if they're in their 40's or 50's and have my symptoms
herding cats
Thursday
#19
Very good hard fought news. Best wishes for a full recovery and a healthy new year 🌺
Deuxcents
Thursday
#9
herding cats that is spectacular news! Cancer sucks! Chemo effects suck, but it saves lives!
Clouds Passing
Thursday
#10
So happy for you! You fought through it all, had timely care and will live longer!
ancianita
Thursday
#22
That's a hell of a story, and how awful that you had to wait so long to get a proper...
3catwoman3
Thursday
#31
And I notice your original doctor was a "he". He didn't do enough testing. Because you're a hysterical woman?
SharonAnn
Friday
#51
Excellent news! Incredible strength on your part. I hope you will be free of -any- cancer in your future!
electric_blue68
Thursday
#48