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Kristy Cruz
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Добавлен 30 июн 2017
As a busy mommy of 3 little kiddos, I am blessed to be able to make videos while battling breast cancer. I started this channel in hoea to help someone like myself along their journey.
MANDATORY COVID TEST BEFORE SURGERY
I had to have a Covid test before I had my exchange surgery. They call it a brain tickler but it does not tickle.
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KIDS SHAVE MOMS HEAD BEFORE STARTING CHEMO
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I had a hair shaving party as soon as I knew I was going to have to start chemo. They say it usually falls out after the 2nd infusion. And it did. I wanted to take my power back in that moment. What a better way to do than with my support team near and far! It was a special bonding moment that my kids got to be a part of as we are all in this together.
DECISION TIME...IMPLANTS OR PAP FLAP
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I am at Northwestern University downtown Chicago meeting my new surgeon for the first time in person. I have yo make a decision. Am I going to get implants or PAP flap? My surgeon suggested implants to start off with and see how my body handles the implants. If my body rejects the implants then he will gladly do the PAP flap. Going through breast cancer we have to make a lot of decisions in hop...
Decisions to make about Tamoxifen & Radiation
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Decisions to make about Tamoxifen & Radiation
Breast Cancer Reconstruction Update
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Forgive me for being gone for so long. Being consistent with being consistent is not my one of my strengths. I am excited to share that I am on my last journey!!
PET scan
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I went to the hospital to have a 2nd PET scan because my first on came back abnormal
Chemo Caused My Cataracts
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I can't say that for sure but I'm pretty sure that's why I have cataracts at 36 years old.
How I feel about Tamoxifen
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My oncologist gave me my prescription of Tamoxifen to begin taking. I picked it up from the pharmacy but haven't taken it yet. I'm still on the fence on whether or not I'm taking it. I have other options. Since im premenopausal that's what the standard protocol is for Estrogen Recepter Positive Breast Cancer. Im looking for a second opinion now.
The Wake - A Metaphor By Dr. Wayne Dyer
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The Wake - A Metaphor By Dr. Wayne Dyer
What Cancer Has Taught Me (National Cancer Day)
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What Cancer Has Taught Me (National Cancer Day)
Taxol & The Side Effects It Has On Me
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Taxol & The Side Effects It Has On Me
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK CHICAGO 2018
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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK CHICAGO 2018
Thanks you're an inspiration
Now going through my 5 rounds of chemotherapy taxol
Did you end up getting your ovaries out? Im brca2 positive, so they recommended ovary removal. After experiencing sudden hormone changes with tamoxifen, I don't think I should remove the ovaries.
I hated taking Tamoxifen. I was put on it for a short period of time after right after my diagnosis up until I started chemo. 4 months after I finished my last chemo infusion I had an Oophorectomy so they only removed my ovaries and left my uterus. It still put me into surgically induced menopause. Then I started taking an aromatics inhibitor. I ended up trying 3 different brands. None of which I was happy with either. They all made me feel a little crazy. More than the menopause I think. It’s been almost 5 years since I’ve had my ovaries removed. The first 2 were manageable then it started getting better!
Thank you for the information. So it is possible to feel normal after ovary removal? I'm starting an antidepressant now bc the tamoxifen gave me depression and took away my personality. I am afraid having the ovaries out will do the same. Maybe taking the antidepressant will help me.
Chemo belly bloat,pain is a nightmare. Does it ever go away. Been three weeks after first chemi
I barely had nausea
Taxol caused extreme dryness that its bpund blowing pain to have needles inserted. Plus i have sjrogens
I REJECTED both! Did holistic treatment for my breast cancer! BEST DECISION EVER!
Your skin looks beautiful. You can look at the peeling skin like you'd have chemical peel and the beautiful fresh is underneath and it's glowing. The bald head looks good on you because you have a very bone structure and features. I was on carboplatin and paclitaxol the first round and I reacted badly to taxol so it got taken out. Now only on carbo, which I can handle okay. It's been 3 weekly. Just had my 6th and final for this year. My Ca 125 has gone down to 335 from well over 2000 with 5 treatments so far. Today was my 6th. I love my head as SO easy. No hat hair nor bed hair😂. Shower and it's dry within couple of minutes. Hair growing back slowly as no more taxol, nor numbness of my finger tips, nor mouth sores or thrush and no PAIN! Am very grateful 🙏.
This showed up on my RUclips today. I needed to hear this. You gave me strength as I prepare for my mastectomy on Monday. We can do this!❤
Thank you
Thank you so much for this, I am making a drainage containment solution for my friend who is having hers next month..
Hi you are beautiful and pretty . Thanks you for sharing❤ I'm sorry for my english
Dear Kristy, thank you for your video….
Thank you for making this video
Hey Kristy, how have you been doing? How is your treatment going?
Is she still living? 😢
I refused the shot & patch. Read warnings! can lose eyesight, spleen can rupture...hello! vomiting, fever..no thanks. Ill take the down time. Get a rebounder..or bounce in pool.. google the research. diet with selenium (brazil nuts soaked & roast), spinach, raw garlic etc.
I have chosen not to take it and after 6 years from the operation I am fine.
thank you for sharing.You are so beautiful
Hello Kristi. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and showing what that has meant for your body and mind. I am sure there have been many women who have wondered how the recovery process is handled and are greatful for the tips you have offered. Thankyou for your courage and I hope your recovery has gone well.
Hair or no hair, you're still beautiful. I have to start this treatment in a couple of weeks.
I wish I knew you were okay.
How are you I hope your doing well
Happened to me today and I am sad.
Why you didn't use the cold cap? Thank you
That has no guarantee and is terribly uncomfortable. Not proven. Not worth the cost.
Insurance doesn't cover the cost, and there's no guarantee it will work. Hair will grow back. I don't want the cancer to grow back.
Are you ok?
Thank you for sharing! What did you chose in the end? PAP or implants?
Is she still living? Her "expressing" what he's suggesting is the reason why I'd never use male doctors for female issues! 😢
Where my double mastectomy was done didn’t give me anything to help with life wearing drains, showering, information at all! I feel as though I’ve been cheated or neglected and just sent home to deal with it all. My breasts were removed without my knowing they would be removed. I was completely shocked and surprised when I was told I’d lost both breasts and then I have an analyst who wonders why I grieved as I did for a couple of weeks. No prep, no time, just surgery and dealing with the results. I’m a Christian and could’ve, would’ve dealt with this better if I’d been told what was happening to me. I was left without both breasts, in pain and drugged up. None of theses were discussed with me, no training, no nothing. Watching videos such as yours saved me from going down into a tunnel of depression. Why would a double mastectomy be emergency surgery, as I’ve been lead to believe mine was? Guess I’m not understanding the happenings of those couple of days. I don’t mind going flat, and I have, but I had no idea I was losing my breasts…at least, I don’t recall that being in my future. I’m just beginning to piece my story together. My husband can answer a lot of my questions, but there are still foggy areas. It’s been quite the roller coaster ride and without you tube, I’d be in the dark to this day! Thank you for posting this video!
My oncologist is also pushing for me to take Tamoxifen. The cancer I had is a very low chance of recurrence and still pushing or me take it anyway. The thing that frustrates me is that it is such a low chance and still they push the tamoxifen
You are an amazing woman you are beautiful inside and out. God bless you and your daughter. I’m making some bags for my sister who will be having a mastectomy in 7 days. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings to you.... Fight
Thank you for sharing. I have chosen not to take Tamoxifen but did do my radiation. It is refreshing to hear that I am not the only woman struggling to make this decision. I feel pressure from my doctor to take it still after two years of being cancer free! Ugh!
lol i dont know how i just come across this channel but listening to the music and that drive was very relaxing haha love the radio station my frive to work is not so relaxing lol have a good day JOE from uk
🙌Blessings! Thank you so much
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Hope you've been doing well and will be praying for you
The doctors get paid more to do implants, that's why he recommended it. Do the flap.
I agree with you totally. I went with the implants. I've already spoke with my same doctor about taking them out in a few months. Should have went with my instincts and got the flap right away.
What kind of surgery are you having?
My exchange from expanders to implants.
I am in the same situation as you are. I had been trying to decide between Diep flap or implants. Was so afraid of implants but after speaking to My reconstruction surgeon, I feel much better now. I hope to follow your journey! Just found your page! Or I guess I found it before but have been so consumed with everything, I just found it again. Best wishes !
You're marvelous
Thank you so much😇🥰
Why are you starting chemo again?
I'm sorry this is a bit confusing I'm not I'm just really really late uploading this video. Thank you for asking
I said no to chemo & radiation because I didn’t feel comfortable going in that direction. I said yes to tamoxifen and 2.5 yrs later I’m sorry I did and I’m coming off of it, to many horrible side affects, wish I would have done more research on the drug like I did with everything else. I’m getting back diligent with my supplements and eating healthy. Thanks for the video
Thank you for this video. 💖
You are physically, and spiritually beautiful. Hair does not define you. I too am taking chemo. Stay strong 💪 you beautiful angel.
Thank you so much! I am sending you my loving thought and healing energy to get through chemo! You can do it! you are stronger than you know and God is with you!
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By the way I just heard you say that you are going to try the implants first then if it fails you will go to the flap. I have panic attacks at night due to the heavy implants and can’t take a deep breath anymore. It’s heart wrenching and scary. This didn’t start until 4 years later. I have whole body dryness. Unbearable. Eyes are so dry I can’t go 1 hour without drops. Bad days every 5 minutes. I have Chronic fatigue and can’t do simple task. I use to be able to run for miles - no longer. I get out of breath just talking to someone. No amount of volume loss is worth the misery. There are close to 50 symptoms to BII. Listen to the stories of other women on RUclips. It’s real and doctors don’t give a shit.
To me, it's about money! He's talking her into what cost more. And, you're correct.... it's not worth it.
I was in your shoes 5 years ago and wish someone would have told me what I’m about to tell you. Please don’t get implants. I was talked into implants and now I have breast implant Illness. It slowly takes away your health and joy and now I’m a shell of who I use to me. Look up the symptoms and know this could and probably will happen to you. Look up the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery New Orleans and go here. No where else. They have a video on you tube call I’d wish I would have known. Something like that. Watch it. Also go to breast implant illness.com and also go to their Facebook support page. These are real women, thousands and thousands of women going through awful side effects and autoimmune Illnesses. I’m going to the place in New Orleans in October to get mine taken out and reconstructed. Not looking forward to the procedure because I’ve been through 2 surgeries already at Duke Hospital- one of the best. But, I want to feel good again and hopefully it’s not too late for me. Best of luck. Find me on Facebook if you have any questions.
I'm sorry for my delayed response. Thank you so much for watching my video and giving me your sincere advice. I did end up going with the implants. I had my surgery in July. I just had my follow up the end of Sept. I've already discussed having them removi g beginning of 2021. Please let me know how your surgery goes as well. I've heard about this ace in New Orleans. I would love to know how happy you are with the outcome.
@Anna Cronin Thank you so much
I FEEL THE SAME WAY, RIGHT NOW....WHAT ARE YOUR FEELINGS NOW THAT YOU'VE STARTED THE TAMOXIFEN
I had an Oophorectomy so now I am post-menopausal. I am taking Letrozole. I wish I could say that I take it consistently but I don't. I take it & start feeling sore all over then stop because of how I feel. ARE you taking Tamoxifen?
@@kristycruz5226 no they've been trying to get me to take it, but I've been researching natural options because of the side effects I don't feel comfortable with
@@jantelleakers3785 Hey there! How are you doing? Have you found a natural option yet to the hormone-blocking pill? I hope you ae doing well!
This is such a helpful video. I have 7 cycles down. I can’t sit or relax at all because my kids and husband are all at home because of covid. I actually want to shave my hair off to remind people that I need help. They all forget that I may have had 6 diarrhea bouts that day and I can’t feel my toes because of the neuropathy. I’m sick of it
Hi Pauline. Just read your comment. I hope things are going better for you! Sending you love. Liz
Hi Kristy - Wishing you all the best and thanks for your insights and encouragement!
Thank you♥️🙏
Nice to see You !
God bless you...I had the exact same treatment as what u are currently going through....I'm done with all treatment ...I take Anastrozole. (Anti hormone pill as well) Take a deep breath. Pray. And go forward.....Will pray for you....
Thank you & may God be with you as well! I am taking Letrozole now that ive had an Oophorectomy. It still causes muscle & joint aches. Bearable but a pain. I pray you are feeling better better day by day! XOXO
How many rounds of taxol do you have to have , I'm into round 3 of 4 of AC and then I have to have 12 taxols once a week for 12 weeks
Hello beautiful