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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · 22d

It's hard for sure but being able to talk to others and not feel so alone has improved my mental health significantly

Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · 22d

My oncologists nurse practitioner actually said she doesn't usually recommend them when I told her I was in one, but for me it's been worth it because I felt so alone before and I was having panic attacks. It's been so comforting talking to others and my mental health has improved significantly.

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · 23d

The wonderful thing about cancer support groups is the friendships you make,the shitty part is when those friends die. #cansky #oncsky #cancer

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · 28d

Cancer completely hijacks your life. Your mental health, your relationships, your finances, your entire life is upended and nothing,not even yourself feels safe anymore. I wish there was more talk about the "after" of cancer. #cansky #kidneycancer #cancer

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yeah I'm American 😅 my one scan with insurance was 898 dollars that had to be paid up front

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Sep 2

Cancer is a financial black hole that robs you of every bit of security, financially and emotionally that you possess. Its an injustice that people have to empty their life savings and live in fear of having the rug pulled out again for such a devastating illness. #cancer #cansky #kidneycancer

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 31

Went for a 4mile hike today to get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather. #hiking #outdoors

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 30

Still working on blankets #crochet #crafting

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 29

I met someone yesterday who had grade 4 kidney cancer like I did. I was disappointed to hear his did come back and it spread,but it gave me hope hes made it this long despite multiple surgeries and having a third of a kidney left. #kidneycancer #cansky #cancer #kidneys

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 26

I hope it comes back all clear! I swear it seems like you just had yours not that long ago. Time goes by so fast.

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 25

Being between appts is a bit like being in limbo. You live your life from 6 months to 6 months and in 5 years you can say you officially have beaten it unless it comes back after. Idk cancer doesn't ever really feel like its over. You just learn to live despite it. #cancer #kidneycancer #cansky

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Look who I got to see tonight! Great show and had me laughing so hard I spit out my wine at one point. Well worth the drive and ticket price. Wish the show had been longer! #lucydarling #magic #comedy #nashville

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thankyou! They are well worth the 2 hour drive. 14 is so so young! I hope you're doing well now!

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 13

I have really young guys in my support group for testicular in their 20s. I'm 34 and when I went to the urologist he told me it was an old man cancer and didn't feel comfortable treating me so he sent me to Vandy. I'm glad he did in hindsight bc my case ended up being weird.

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'm always the youngest patient at the urology clinic and today it was all old men and one looked at my husband,chuckled and said "you're the youngest patient here" and right as he said that the nurse called me back and the look on his face as I got up y'all lol #cansky #kidneycancer #cancer

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Aug 11

Also #vanderbilt is amazing. My urology oncologist is so kind, intelligent and literally saved my life. Every interaction I've had has been pretty damn good and they get my test results back so quick that I don't have to wait around anxiously for them. They are well worth the 2hr drive. #cansky

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 31

I get cat scans and chest X-rays for my check ups but I have panicked over a medical procedure before and had to be calmed down to get myself to go through with it. I dont like needles in my spine. 🤢

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 28

Does anyone remember the discovery kids eyewitness VHS tapes? I swear those started my love for science.

Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 28

I also listen to true crime to calm me down and horror podcasts. I hope your scan goes well ! ♥️

Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 19

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 17

I'm pretty positive the reason my family has so much cancer and diseases is from a lot of generational trauma and poverty.I got a really good job this week and I can finally see some light out of it,like I might finally be able to breathe and maybe not have a heart attack or stroke in my 30s lol

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 14

Here's a pretty view for y'all #photography #nature #mountains

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 14

I laid in bed crying all day yesterday and today I start my new job. I think it's time for me to recognize I'm burnt out. The last 13 years has been one thing after another with no breaks and I'm physically and mentally exhausted. Idk how to fix it though. #cancer #cansky #depression #stress

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Lady Montrevor @ladymontrevor.bsky.social · Jul 13

I had a similar experience,repeated er visits for severe hypertension(220s-290s) despite max med dosage and being told it was anxiety or normal for me. My previous cardio did hear tests, told me I was fine and he wasn't worried about me. It turned out to be kidney cancer. #cansky #cancer #kidney

HarrisEve @harriseve.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thank u, Doc
💔
“All it took to be diagnosed and admitted was a medical degree, the confidence 2 insist my condition was serious, the ability 2 pay thousands of dollars 4 the ER visits where my diagnosis was missed, and an intimate knowledge of the hospital’s payment system.
No big deal.”
#medsky

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