January Mastectomy

Anonymous

Great photos Debbie! I hope your Florida beach Team January photos give Kat and Lola some comfort. I can still remember the first time you posted that Team January written in the sand in Florida and how it gave me that "warm fuzzy feeling".  I hope it helps those that need it the most right now. sending you ((((((hugs)))))))) and your daughters Kat.

Add me to the list of December birthdays, I'm on the 23rd. When is yours kat and Debbie?

Cathy

neversurrender

Cathy, birthdays are: Debbie is the 13th, and Kat is the 16th.

Debbie,  Love the pictures!   Cirlce the Wagons !  I always love the Team/sand pictures Debbie.

(((Kat)))

I love ya Team January! 

Sally

Never Surrender !!

neversurrender

Happy birthday Debbie

KatRNagain92

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Love to all of Team January! 

xoxo
Kat

sunsnow

Just stopping by to say hello and see how everyone is doing. I'm getting things together for our annual trip to the mountains. We have houseguests (relatives) who have invited themselves for a ski trip, but we have no snow. Yikes! 

Lola - I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Your family is in my prayers. 

Debbie - The pictures are perfect. I hope you have a great birthday, and a happy,healthy year ahead.

Kat - Thanks for the kind words. It's been strange/interesting/unsettling to go through this experience as a daughter-mother-patient. I so wish I could have one day to spend with mom so I could talk to her about everything from this new perspecitve. I was 8 when she was diagnosed, and her illness covered a period of 11+ years. In the end, it wasn't the cancer that got her, it was something called radiation fibrosis. In the early 70's, they thought "if a little Cobalt is good, then a lot is better." NOT. Like my mom, you have great insticts, and you handled things with your daughter with such compassion, even when you are the one who deserves it most. 

Time to force myself to walk the dog. I hope everyone has a good week.

Maura 

Anonymous

Happy Birthday Debbie!!!!  And to many, many more.

Thanks Sally for always knowing these things and keeping us all up to date.

faithandfifty

Kat.

Just popping through to let you know that I'm thinking about you tonight -- thinking about you as you prepare for your appointment tomorrow, right?

I hope that you'll be able to stop thru and let us know what you learn.

Then it's straight on to your birthday festivities -- do not pass go -- straight to the cake.

xx00xx00xx00xx

neversurrender

{{{Kat}}}

neversurrender

(((Kat)))  I will be thinking of you today.  I hope your appointments go smoothly. 

grdnslve

Kat..hope you can feel all the love, hugs & prayers sent your way.

We went on a field trip with the historical society yesterday to some old gold mines, hosted by the owner of the property.  He is 92+...amazing.  Scampering about better than the rest of us.  He even led a small group up this mountain trail to his old house that burned down.  Dh went & was hiking next to the old goat who yakked the whole way up, while dh (30 years younger & in good shape) was feeling a little winded.  We were all marveling at the fella telling us if he had the $$$ he would rebuild the house.  btw...no road, no way to get up there.....just the trail. 

At any rate, I came away with the feeling there is something to be said for looking ahead with expectations of life & good health.  What an inspiration he was, and so sharp in his lecture of the history.

jizogarden

Happy Birthday Debbie and Kat ! ! ! ! ! !

Wishing you both many many many happy years ahead!

xoxox♥xoxox

Laura 

KatRNagain92

Huddle time Team!

I can just see us all with our arms in a circle talking about our next play.

I'm a little frustrated because I basically don't know much more than I already do.  The doctor about wanted to pee her pants when I told her that I found this lump on November 1st.  She says we need to scan you asap.  Yes, I know we do, why haven't I been scanned already and here now today talking about the results?  Because it doesn't work that way with the insurance.  According to the insurance, I need to meet with her, she gives the order then they approve it.  As a matter of fact, the pathologist who reported the positive biopsies hasn't even compared them yet with my original slides (because I haven't met with her yet for her to give the order to do that?) so I don't even know if the new cancer is estrogen positive or not.  She did agree with me though to stop the tamoxifen so Yay, I got that part right.  I've got a new 'node' swelling behind my ear but it could be a big zit/cyst so maybe that's it but why wouldn't she put me on an antibiotic to see if responds to that?  Probably just waiting for the scan I suppose. 

So, my PET scan is Tuesday at 2:45.  Then I meet with her Friday (the 23rd...Merry Christmas) and she gives me the results.  The best case scenerio is they are two isolated spots that they cut out and I go on my chemo series and be on my way to growing back my hair by Summer.  The fair case scenerio is that I have to have major surgery to remove the implants and the tumors, go through the chemo and begin reconstruction again after my hair grows back.  The worst case scenerio is it's really bad and I don't do anything. (except maybe cut the tumor out on my breast bone, but that's it) 

So, now at least, I can enjoy my birthday weekend and not give it much more though.  I am concerned about my job though.  I just started.  My husband thinks I should be vague and not tell them what's going on, but I think I should.  I'm on a 90 day probationary period and if I lose too much work then they could fire me.  If I'm upfront, they can't fire me or I can sue them so there you go.  My plan is way better!  Plus, I don't want them to think I'm lying about something or being really clandestine about my comings and goings.  I just want to have it out in the open.  However, I will say, I like being at work where no one knows anything.  I can actually live in a world without cancer.  As soon as they know then it will all be those sorry pityful looks again.  <sigh>  I guess being on the prayer chain is better than not so bring on the pity party!

Thanks for every thing girls.  Maura, I love the story about the 92 year old.  He is an inspiration!

Laura, when I say my prayers every morning and every night, Smudge is in them!  (and strength for you and your husband too)

Love the straight to cake Debbie!  I've requested a German Chocolate Cake (not Krogers) so we'll see if my darling daughters come through for me.  I'm only playing the birthday card so I bet they do! 

Have a great evening ladies,

xoxo

Kat

KatRNagain92

ps...thanks to you too Sally for keeping the team together!  I have found so much support from all of you and thanks to you Sally, for getting us back her together again! 

KatRNagain92

ps...thanks to you too Sally for keeping the team together!  I have found so much support from all of you and thanks to you Sally, for getting us back her together again! 

sunsnow

Kat, I'm glad you got that appointment behind you. While you didn't learn much, at least you got the ball rolling and it's no longer hanging over your head. I hope you have a very happy birthday! Maura

PS I can't take credit for the story about the 92 year old--that was Lola's, and I enjoyed it too. 

grdnslve

Happy Birthday Debbie & Kat...sorry I missed that.

Also, Debbie the photos were wonderful.  Such a talent with a camera!

robinlbe

Happiest of days to our December Birthday girls!!!!

Kat, you're constantly in my thoughts and prayers...even my husband asked about you tonight!  So even though I am surrounded by papers (literally!!!)  - they're on the bed next to me, in my arms laying on my FLAT chest (ha!) while the computer is on my lap, and at my feet, I've taken a break to check in on *you*!!!!    Glad this appt. has come/gone, but sorry you didn't find out much.....grrr for red tape, for the "right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing", and for the ole "c" guy himself.

As for the job situation, it's none of my business, but I think you're probably better off at least telling your boss, or whoever is over you.  You don' thave to make it common knowledge yet, so you can still pretend life is normal as long as possible while you're there.  But if you can be honest and upfront from the get-go, you're probably wise to do so....just my two cents, and that's all it's worth anyway

Well, time to write my weekly newsletter....and then to grade more papers.....

blessings to all...robin 

binga

Happy Birthday Kat and Debbie!

Thanks for letting us know what you found out Kat. I have been thinking and praying for you all day at work and was hoping you would be up to posting. Sorry you don't know much more but I am glad they are getting a move on it! Team January is going to be rooting for your best case scenario!! Hope you enjoy your Birthday and try to put this in the very back of your mind in a teeny tiny corner!

Becky 

neversurrender

Kat, I'm sorry the dr appointment wasnt more productive.  At least now things will be moving forward and you can get the details and set your plan in motion.   

I am glad I could help, by bringing everyone back.    Circle the Wagons, Gather the team, Get everyone's behinds back here - those were my initial thoughts.   I was wishing I had a Team January signal (our very own version of the Bat Signal ).   Fortunately, my technology challenged self realized I could PM people on Facebook and BCO and tada....Team January has arrived !  I love you Team January !

Sally

Never Surrender !!!!!

ps. Kat, what time zone are you in ?  I want to set an alarm for 2:45 Tuesday, so that I  can send some focused thoughts and prayers your way when you head in for your PET.

faithandfifty

Kat, just popping in to get caught up.

We're all gathered round, wanting the very best for you -- of course.

Today we went over to the ocean.

I just LUV'D watching the kiddos.

We need to always look for joy.

Savor it.

Be on the look out -- always!!!!

xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

Strength and courage.

Strength and courage.

Strength and courage.

xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

Cake and ice cream.

Cake and ice cream.

Cake and ice cream.

faithandfifty

BTW: Those were 'generic' happy children at the beach -- no relation.

Here's my twinzees.

faithandfifty

LOL. I think we should have a 'caption-contest' for Santa's expression.

I don't know why the picture is so big???

But having it over-sized gives you a close-up worth giggling over.

LOL

neversurrender

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Happy Birthday Kat! Enjoy that chocolate cake.

Sorry to hear your appointment didn't give you more of the much needed information you need. I wish you knew more. Try to hang in there. We are all hoping and praying for best case scenario and for you to get through this sooner than later.

For your job I agree that I think you should tell your new boss. At least someone will know what is going on, especially since you just started. It might make it less stressfull for you, and you have enough to deal with, without worrying about that as well.

Faith the children look adorable, the Santa needs to take a happy pill or something.

Take care

Team January is the best. It is too bad we couldn't all be there physically to go with you to that scan, but know that we will all be there in spirit.

Cathy

Lynbob

Sorry I haven't been back before now Kat because you have been on my mind and in my heart. I'm with your youngest and just feel like crying all the time. Your reoccurence has, like comeone else said, hit close to home and is a constant fear. I hadn't been on the site for months, until Sally sent me a message,  because someone that I cared about and had been reading her posts had passed away and it broke my heart. Then life and teenagers took over and I rarely have a moment for myself now lol. But I want you to know that I am back with the team and I love you and all our girls and we are circled and armed for bear to get through this together {{hugs}}

Happy Birthday to all our December babies  

robinlbe

Thinkinig of you RIGHT now, Kat......we're holding you up!!!!

love to the rest of you, too, J-team!!

blessings..robin

faithandfifty

Kat, just want you to know I'm sending prayers.

Hope that you've been able to enjoy a holiday weekend and have had some lovely distractions to keep your mind occupied.

Sending HOPE HOPE HOPE HOPE HOPE.

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neversurrender

Hi ladies !   Just popping in to say I hope all had a good weeked. 

I am heading off to the hospital to have my uterine ablation done.  Last December, it was nipples, this year ablation.  What a way to spend my first day of holiday break    

Love ya Team January !

Sally

Never Surrender !!!!!

KatRNagain92

Ahhh...you'll feel so much better after that Sally!  Good luck and prayers going out to you!  My wishes for 100% success!

PET scan tomorrow.  Mostly bummed about no coffee and no carbs.  I can have a light carb dinner tonight but none in the morning.  Bacon, eggs, cheese...high protein...but no coffee.  I wonder if that includes excedrine.  I think it must...caffeine is the issue here.    My scan isn't until 3pm so from 8am on, I have to drink nothing but water.  Lots of water. 

I'm trying to be as compliant as I can.  I went no carb today at 3pm.  I don't want any erroneous spots to light up!  Please dear lord, give me an accurate scan! 

Hope everyone's holiday festivities are going well.  I've been having loads of fun, so YaY!  Thanks all for the birthday wishes, it was a great day!

Have a wonderful evening Team!  Love ya!
Kat

bcincolorado

Kat,

Thinking of you.  Hope they get you results fast!

Paula