I survived the cancer , chemo,mastectomy and radiation.i think people need to know that just because you survived the disease and your hair has grown back, your treatments have come to an end does not mean you should feel great right away and be the old you. It takes time and baby steps. And as much as they may be over hearing about what you are going through or have been through your 100xs more tired of living it!

I totally agree with @A MyBCTeam Member. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I should get my final all clear in the next couple of weeks. My hair is growing back nicely and everyone says that they cant believe how well I look. I'm in constant pain, totally knackered all the time, grumpy, moody even though I really try to not show it. I know that cancer awareness is really important but does it really have to be every other advert on the TV and now they are promoting this stupid 'shave your head' thing. Why does everyone think that they have to look like a cancer patient to raise money and awareness. I hated losing my hair and eyelashes and eyebrows I really dont want to be reminded of it every time I turn the TV on or open a magazine. Has anyone actually asked cancer survivors about these publicity campaigns. Rant over lol

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All your reasons @Leighlddison is why I want to do this community education. The only ones that can do this is breast cancer survivors and breast cancer patients. I'm get irritated at the stupid breast cancer awareness games on Facebook. Please keep your opinions and your stories coming.

Keep your posts coming! I will celebrate 4 years cancer free on August 31st, but when I think about being diagnosed with breast cancer. I still cry! I've lost a part of me, my breasts and 31 lymph nodes. After 18 months break from surgeries, I'm thinking about another round of fat grafts for my foobs and reconstructed nipples. I see my plastic surgeon next Friday.

I agree. Now that my hair is comming back and I am almost done with radiation, I think people think you should just get over it cause you made it. I still cry for no reason sometimes and freak out inside that I am dealing with this. Sometimes it's easier to just say, oh I'm fine cause people don't really want to know how scary and helpless you can feel. Except for a couple really close people that you can be real with.