2018 Paint paper pink

2018 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2018 Page 59 Both women also said that they felt like 18 and 20 years ago, the doctors were less candid about the disease and the side effects of treatment. They said some of the information that was lacking may have been because they didn’t know what they know now, but other information the women believe the doctors tried to withhold to help reduce anxiety for their patients. Jane noted that she was given a drug that was relatively new and not all of the side effects were known. She noticed that her arm where the drug was injected began developing tremors. She said the entire arm would shake and jerk. She told her doctor about it and he said he’d not heard of that happening before, and she told him, “Well, write it down! It is a side effect!” Jane carried with her a photo of herself. She said that on her last day of treatment, Gary and Andrew went with her. She hadn’t told her husband, but a road trip was in the works. When they got done with treatment she told him they were going to the Garden of the Gods at Shawnee National Forest. They drove down and spent the weekend. Looking at the picture she said, “I climbed that mountain. I had a hard time doing it, but by God, I did it!” With her arms spread out, Jane looks over the vast scene in front of her in the photo, a celebration of victory and a moment of thanksgiving. She was a survivor! So, 18 and 20 years later do the two friends worry about cancer today? Not really, they say. The first five years after treatment are the most crucial, but they are both still cautious. Both get mammograms each year. Jane gets hers on her cancer anniversary date. Jane said that the best message she can send to others is to be well informed, then don’t back away from what lies ahead, “Get mad, and say you are not going to take me!” Kathy agrees saying ‘once you know, then you can fight.” The women agree the battle is what lies ahead for those who are diagnosed, and the attitude is what will drive you to success. They say, be strong, but not afraid to lean on others when you feel weak. Be informed, but don’t dwell on the negative. Let those who love you support you and don’t imagine that you are in the battle alone. CONTINUE ...