2012 sisters

Hi Ladies....I met a lady today who told me about her husband......he is a 29 yr survivor

of lung cancer....I know it's not BC, but some women do end up with mets to the lungs

So it gave me great hope for them.



Chrisrenee.....thanks for sharing your gran with us....a hug from me also.

chrisrenee... shaking my head ?  Can you imagine that happening - OMG !  I cant, but then like everything it was different in those days eh?  Wow ... what a lady.

Scottie.. 29 year survivor from lung cancer - which is still the biggest killer - amazing. Something to be celebrated.

Ladies, I will bid you goodnight.  Watching the US Elections.  I have to say that I find Canadian Politics quite boring compared to the UK and US ones - sorry, but that is of course only IMHO   In fact, I have always been interested in US politics.. even when I lived in the UK and since the Kennedy's.

I meet my Onc dr yesterday (he actually treated/cured Rick Hendrick's rare cancer).  People either said that you like him or don't.  I loved him, although I did have to correct him once on the pathology report (which i was proud of...i know what's up).  He wants to change the approach (original: chemo, surgery - both breasts, rads) to surgery, chemo, rads.  He says he can not feel these lumps at all so can't really check the progress and with the mammary node involved he wants to get it out. 

An hour later the breast surgeon called (I mean I am shocked at how integrated all this is) and said the plan is (if the biopsy on the left breast comes back -) to remove the right breast, chemo, rads, then take the left off at recon time.  His thought let's go after what we absolutly have to during the critical time.  He knows how strongly I feel about both being removed.

So within a 24 hour period the plan changed 3 times.  Tomorrow I have the big tests I have been stressing about the CT and bone.  Also, the biopsy on that other lump the MRI found - even if they say they don't think it's anything I'm going to make them biopsy it for peace of mind. So, I will be at the hospital from 930 - 5 tomorrow...like a job!

Surgeon says by Tuesday I will have the full picture/plan and surgery date. They also are going to insert a chemo port bc my veins are crap.

Today I have hope, but I am going to be a wreck tomorrow.  I just wish my back would calm down and not hurt so much. 

I am SO happy the elections are over!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a good day Ladies.  I can't wait to be a little less self absorbed and ask about ya'll and get to know you.

Chrisrenee, Wonderful picture, you both look radiant!
And thank you for sharing your grandmother's wonderful outcome.  Hearing results like hers have gotten me through my own treatment.

In the BGC watching the rain and wind out the window. My MO ordered a brain CT scan for right after txt today since i have had this headache for over a week. She thinks all is fine but wants to be sure. Trying not to freak out but... At least I will get the results today. Hope you are all good.



Jen - I would be happy to chat with you.

Jensen: Sounds like you have a great team. Thinking of you.



Ramols: Thinking of you during your Brain scan today. I'll be in your pocket.



So I am sitting in the BGC right now getting my 10th Taxol/Herceptin. Yay! Only 2 more Taxol to go and then rads. I am not too sure what that will entail. When I spoke with my ONC it sounds like she is going to be in charge of that also or oversee it. Made me feel a lot better. She is definitely my security blanket.



Take care everyone.

That's awesome Teeballmom!  It's gotta feel good that the end of chemo is near!  I too will have rads after chemo.  I saw my RO last week for the first time and she told me I will be only doing the minimum 16 but they will be intense.   I hope the same number for you!

Don't worry Teeballmom.  You will have follow up appointments with all of your Dr's and it seems mine are going to work out that I see one of them each month for the 1st 6 months.  RO is next week and BS is Mid-Dec.  When I asked at my RO's office about follow ups and she heard that I already have those 2 scheduled, he will probably want me to come in January.  
I think they know our anxiety about being 'alone' and set it up this way so we can be weaned lol

Ok ladies they just called me and I have my surgery scheduled for monday at 1130.  I have an US tomorrow to see if what is in the left is suspicious...if it is both breasts come off on monday, if not then only the naughty one but the other will be removed at reconstruction time.  (I will also post to the surgery forum but want to hear from you!)

I need to understand recovery time?

Condition to deal with kids?

The worst part?

What kind of clothes should I buy?  Just comfortable, button up, etc?

I get 12 weeks paid at 100%, then 12 weeks at 65% pay.  I want to save some of the STD for when I need recon.   I would like to at least do a good recovery and get the 1st chemo treatment before going back to work.  I want to work during chemo to save some time.

Thoughts from the wise women???

juneaubugg

I had the same concern to which I will be addressing with him on Friday. I will have the breast removed and then the TE placed.  I had my mind set remove both, TE, chemo, rad, recon.   I don't know all the short hand yet.

jenjen- I had a BMX back in June. Liefie is correct about not being able to pick up kiddos. You won't want to pick up anything heavier than a glass. As far as recovery goes, I was back to work 3 weeks later. The BMX doesn't hurt as bad as what your head tells you. The drains are the most uncomfortable part of it all. I only had mine in for a week. Sleeping is another story, I didn't get to sleep in my bed until around a week and a half. I slept in my recliner, it was the most comfortable thing ever. When you get to sleep in your bed, use a body pillow to somewhat prop yourself up with if you are a side sleeper.

hope this helps.

christy

Hi Ladies

I have IDC again in the other breast. It is still pretty hard to wrap my brain around. Found a stain on my bra while getting dressed which started all the testing. Decided on BMX and reconstruction. Surgery scheduled for 20 Nov.

Hate to meet people this way but the communities were a lifesaver for me last time

Oh Sharon, I am so sorry to hear your news. It must seem like a repeating nightmare. I think it will not be so difficult this time, you will know what to expect, and will not be so frightened. This time you know you can get through it, you've done it before.



We are all here for you, and care about you.

Xoxo

Amethyst, welcome back! So glad your first chemo went well. Yes, I had the red face too. Apparently it is caused by the steroids (Decadron) that you take to prevent an allegic reaction to the chemo. Good to involve your children in the hair story. That way it will be fun for them, and not so scary. And yes, laughter is the best medicine.

Sharon, so sorry to hear the news that nobody wants to hear. 20 November is not that far away, and we will be here to talk you through the whole thing. Keep us posted, please.

Sharon I am so sorry. {{{{{BIGHUGS}}}}}