Kristy Cruz
Kristy Cruz
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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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Видео

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
Просмотров 3354 года назад
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
Happy New Year 2020
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Happy New Year 2020
CT Scan Waiting Room
Просмотров 1194 года назад
I have such an attitude of gratitude
6 month follow up with surgeon
Просмотров 1144 года назад
January 2020
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
Просмотров 2665 лет назад
I can't say that for sure but I'm pretty sure that's why I have cataracts at 36 years old.
I Lost A Pink Sister
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Today I lost a friend to breast cancer
My Drive To The Hospital
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My Drive To The Hospital
June 1, 2019
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June 1, 2019
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.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Просмотров 295 лет назад
Breast Cancer Support Group
Explore Chicago With Me
Просмотров 215 лет назад
Explore Chicago With Me
Plastic Surgeon Appt
Просмотров 475 лет назад
Plastic Surgeon Appt
Radiation decisions & personal update
Просмотров 1325 лет назад
Radiation decisions & personal update
The Wake - A Metaphor By Dr. Wayne Dyer
Просмотров 455 лет назад
The Wake - A Metaphor By Dr. Wayne Dyer
Cranial sacral therapy session
Просмотров 1225 лет назад
Cranial sacral therapy session
April Fools Joke On My Kids
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April Fools Joke On My Kids
Taxol & Neupogen Shots
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Taxol & Neupogen Shots
What Cancer Has Taught Me (National Cancer Day)
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What Cancer Has Taught Me (National Cancer Day)
CBD Oil For Pain From Cancer
Просмотров 3575 лет назад
CBD Oil For Pain From Cancer
White Blood Cell Count - No Chemo
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White Blood Cell Count - No Chemo
Taxol & The Side Effects It Has On Me
Просмотров 15 тыс.5 лет назад
Taxol & The Side Effects It Has On Me
Random Thoughts and Taxol #2
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Random Thoughts and Taxol #2
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK CHICAGO 2018
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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK CHICAGO 2018
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER CLASS
Просмотров 926 лет назад
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER CLASS
CHEMO PORT INSERTION DAY
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CHEMO PORT INSERTION DAY

Комментарии

  • @iriafriconnet4763
    @iriafriconnet4763 Месяц назад

    Thanks you're an inspiration

  • @Annmalika
    @Annmalika Месяц назад

    Now going through my 5 rounds of chemotherapy taxol

  • @turtley8883
    @turtley8883 3 месяца назад

    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.

    • @Sally-Kristy
      @Sally-Kristy 3 месяца назад

      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!

    • @turtley8883
      @turtley8883 3 месяца назад

      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.

  • @shirlburris-fg8eq
    @shirlburris-fg8eq 7 месяцев назад

    Chemo belly bloat,pain is a nightmare. Does it ever go away. Been three weeks after first chemi

  • @shirlburris-fg8eq
    @shirlburris-fg8eq 7 месяцев назад

    I barely had nausea

  • @shirlburris-fg8eq
    @shirlburris-fg8eq 7 месяцев назад

    Taxol caused extreme dryness that its bpund blowing pain to have needles inserted. Plus i have sjrogens

  • @motherofthreeb6337
    @motherofthreeb6337 8 месяцев назад

    I REJECTED both! Did holistic treatment for my breast cancer! BEST DECISION EVER!

  • @ulpuniemi7276
    @ulpuniemi7276 10 месяцев назад

    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 🙏.

  • @johannemccaughey4926
    @johannemccaughey4926 10 месяцев назад

    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!❤

  • @maureenm1163
    @maureenm1163 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @katmackphotography
    @katmackphotography 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this, I am making a drainage containment solution for my friend who is having hers next month..

  • @JJCCVV
    @JJCCVV Год назад

    Hi you are beautiful and pretty . Thanks you for sharing❤ I'm sorry for my english

  • @geumsung8538
    @geumsung8538 Год назад

    Dear Kristy, thank you for your video….

  • @stepmomsrus8206
    @stepmomsrus8206 Год назад

    Thank you for making this video

  • @sabasiddiqui429
    @sabasiddiqui429 Год назад

    Hey Kristy, how have you been doing? How is your treatment going?

  • @LeeAlexanderTV
    @LeeAlexanderTV 2 года назад

    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.

  • @gabrielklopotan2311
    @gabrielklopotan2311 2 года назад

    I have chosen not to take it and after 6 years from the operation I am fine.

  • @Mrsrestartagain
    @Mrsrestartagain 2 года назад

    thank you for sharing.You are so beautiful

  • @carladietmardamm198
    @carladietmardamm198 2 года назад

    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.

  • @alneal100
    @alneal100 2 года назад

    Hair or no hair, you're still beautiful. I have to start this treatment in a couple of weeks.

  • @marymazzoni2079
    @marymazzoni2079 2 года назад

    I wish I knew you were okay.

  • @marymazzoni2079
    @marymazzoni2079 2 года назад

    How are you I hope your doing well

  • @dorothynana359
    @dorothynana359 2 года назад

    Happened to me today and I am sad.

  • @SCLana
    @SCLana 2 года назад

    Why you didn't use the cold cap? Thank you

    • @linxj6
      @linxj6 2 года назад

      That has no guarantee and is terribly uncomfortable. Not proven. Not worth the cost.

    • @susanurban4371
      @susanurban4371 Год назад

      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.

  • @accidentsafe
    @accidentsafe 2 года назад

    Are you ok?

  • @laciota
    @laciota 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing! What did you chose in the end? PAP or implants?

    • @motherofthreeb6337
      @motherofthreeb6337 8 месяцев назад

      Is she still living? Her "expressing" what he's suggesting is the reason why I'd never use male doctors for female issues! 😢

  • @cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269
    @cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269 2 года назад

    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!

  • @rebeccaholtzman2800
    @rebeccaholtzman2800 2 года назад

    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

  • @bernielove49
    @bernielove49 3 года назад

    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.

  • @paelepaele2821
    @paelepaele2821 3 года назад

    Blessings to you.... Fight

  • @shayetanner6431
    @shayetanner6431 3 года назад

    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!

  • @josephwarren6853
    @josephwarren6853 3 года назад

    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

  • @-Ncrypt
    @-Ncrypt 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Hope you've been doing well and will be praying for you

  • @tdotgh3791
    @tdotgh3791 4 года назад

    The doctors get paid more to do implants, that's why he recommended it. Do the flap.

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      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.

  • @tdotgh3791
    @tdotgh3791 4 года назад

    What kind of surgery are you having?

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      My exchange from expanders to implants.

    • @lindamorais8933
      @lindamorais8933 4 года назад

      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 !

  • @rababhassan5349
    @rababhassan5349 4 года назад

    You're marvelous

  • @tdotgh3791
    @tdotgh3791 4 года назад

    Why are you starting chemo again?

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      I'm sorry this is a bit confusing I'm not I'm just really really late uploading this video. Thank you for asking

  • @ksalter4088
    @ksalter4088 4 года назад

    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

  • @eshqa
    @eshqa 4 года назад

    Thank you for this video. 💖

  • @yvettesharp709
    @yvettesharp709 4 года назад

    You are physically, and spiritually beautiful. Hair does not define you. I too am taking chemo. Stay strong 💪 you beautiful angel.

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      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!

  • @Moonbirdskies
    @Moonbirdskies 4 года назад

    ruclips.net/video/hdrnkhiNF6M/видео.html

  • @Moonbirdskies
    @Moonbirdskies 4 года назад

    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.

    • @motherofthreeb6337
      @motherofthreeb6337 8 месяцев назад

      To me, it's about money! He's talking her into what cost more. And, you're correct.... it's not worth it.

  • @Moonbirdskies
    @Moonbirdskies 4 года назад

    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.

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      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.

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      @Anna Cronin Thank you so much

  • @jantelleakers3785
    @jantelleakers3785 4 года назад

    I FEEL THE SAME WAY, RIGHT NOW....WHAT ARE YOUR FEELINGS NOW THAT YOU'VE STARTED THE TAMOXIFEN

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      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?

    • @jantelleakers3785
      @jantelleakers3785 4 года назад

      @@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

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      @@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!

  • @theduchessofkildare
    @theduchessofkildare 4 года назад

    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

    • @lizajoymorales248
      @lizajoymorales248 3 года назад

      Hi Pauline. Just read your comment. I hope things are going better for you! Sending you love. Liz

  • @CancerNewsTV
    @CancerNewsTV 4 года назад

    Hi Kristy - Wishing you all the best and thanks for your insights and encouragement!

  • @NiePodbijaj
    @NiePodbijaj 4 года назад

    Nice to see You !

  • @astacy62
    @astacy62 4 года назад

    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....

    • @kristycruz5226
      @kristycruz5226 4 года назад

      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

  • @PaulaGray
    @PaulaGray 4 года назад

    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

  • @PaulaGray
    @PaulaGray 4 года назад

    Hello beautiful