Neoadjudvant Chemo no surgery needed

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  • kim40
    kim40 Member Posts: 904
    edited December 2009

    Precioustime

    Good luck with your surgery tomorrow.  You will be up and about in no time.  Keep us posted on how you are doing.  We're thinking of you.. 

    (((HUGS)))) 

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  • 1marmalade1
    1marmalade1 Member Posts: 308
    edited December 2009

    I am starting chemo tomorrow, 8 tx every 3 weeks,  neo-adjuvant.  Want to thank all the great ladies on this site who share their experiences with us all.  I feel a little calmer today knowing that tomorrow starts the process of getting rid of this cance within me.  All the best to each and every one of you.

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  • precioustime
    precioustime Member Posts: 233
    edited December 2009

    Surgery on Monday went very well.  Visibly the Surgeon could not find any cancer!!  Just awaiting the pathology report--but am feeling quite positive.  Ladies--I have to tell you that I am so thankful I decided on having a bilateral mastectomy w/o reconstruction!  The surgeon came to my room yesterday morning and took off the bandages--at first I told him I might not look down-- however something inside said "it's ok" - and so I looked.  To my surprise, I wasn't freaked out!!  I am still
    "Me" and I no longer have to worry about mammograms, biopsies, etc!!!  I actually feel free and at peaceSmile WE CAN DO THIS!

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  • precioustime
    precioustime Member Posts: 233
    edited December 2009

    It's me again.  The Surgeon called me today and I got some news I really didn't want to hear....  BUT am still so glad that I decided on bilateral mastectomy!  As I said before--- After Chemo was complete, they could not find any cancer on the PET scan!!!  However, the pathology report showed 12/18 positive lymph nodes!!!! And I still had (2) small tumors less than 1 cm in my rt. breast.  Left breast was clean.  You ladies were so right on with going ahead with surgery even if you have a clean PET scan!!!  Radiation is next after I heal from surgery and I guess Tamoxifen for 5 years after that?   

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  • precioustime
    precioustime Member Posts: 233
    edited December 2009

    SherriG-- Thank you soooo much for letting me know your story:)  This has really eased some of my concerns about them finding 12/18 lymph nodes positive.   I am doing very well after my bilateral and find myself trying to do things around the house that I'm not suppose to be doing.  I was taken back a little last night when I looked at myself in the mirror again-- it looked like a war zone.  I pray it gets better:) Thanks Again SherriG

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  • AnacortesGirl
    AnacortesGirl Member Posts: 1,758
    edited December 2009

    precioustime,

    I appreciate your posting this information.  I've been planning on a mast since the begining and once I got the BRCA results that cinched the BMX.   But another decision I've been trying to make is whether I want to do surgery locally or go to Seattle Cancer Care.  Your posts convinced me that the surgery really does matter.  I'm going to Seattle and forget about convenience or being closer to home.

    I'm glad you are doing well after the surgery.  That's inspiring also!!

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  • AsiaYM
    AsiaYM Member Posts: 2,216
    edited December 2009

    To Precioustime,

    I am so glad that you are doing well with all things considered.

    Merry Christmas and A Happy and Prosperous New Year to you!

    I wish you that, in the coming year, our lord and Master blesses you, guilds you, and walks with you as he has always done for me.  God Bless !!!

    Love and hugs,

     Karen

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  • lu_lu929
    lu_lu929 Member Posts: 1
    edited January 2014

    I underwent 6 sessions of chemo and was supposed to be operated after but the lump was completely gone after the chemo.. I am on tamoxifen since august of last year and laboratory procedures every 3mos after the last chemo..

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited January 2014

    PT everyone reacts diff to the huge scar.I am almost 5 years since my DX and 4 since my MX.I am so used to it I often forget to even pack my foobs when we travel.I do not wear them unless I am getting dressed up for a function.

    I too chose not to reconstruct and am very happy with my decision.My only problem is that I travel so much and finding swimsuits that look ok without foobs can be difficult.I guess I should splurge on one online from the MX sites.

    It took awhile but now my whole family is used to seeing my foobless.

    Best wishes for a healthy new year!

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