Radiation recovery

Kate, I'm so sorry you're going through this, and can imagine how scary this is for you. I'm praying for you, and especially praying it's not mets. I'm glad you're able to get in earlier. Please let us know as soon as you hear anything!

Thank you Andrea,

I am having the pet scan in about 2 hours, but I won't find out anything till Friday

Thank you Annette. I had the pet scan this morning, and it wasn't too aggravating. I get the results Friday. Mazel Tov! My daughter's Bat Mitzvah was many years ago but it was wonderful, and I am sure your daughter's will be too. I didn't have much swelling, so I don't have advice for you regarding that.

Kate, it is good to see you back here but so sorry about the circumstances!  Fingers and paws all crossed here for a very GOOD outcome for you.  I know it is scary, but my thyroid nodules were benign.  I am glad you got in earlier than planned.  Waiting is terrible I know.  Hoping for wonderful news on Friday!

This thread moves so fast now I can't keep up!  It is so good to read and catch up.  I know I have not been very good about posting lately.  I am not on the computer as much, my neck is really bothering me.  Even after surgery!  My surgeon took a lot of blood so I get results next week.  He thinks I have auto-immune issues.  Other than my neck though I am feeling great!  I love that spring is almost here (but I dread the long hot summers here).  I am much more likely to hibernate in summer than in winter!

We are enjoying walking the dogs daily, longer walks as the weather warms.  It is so nice to get out!  My broken arm is pretty well healed finally.  It doesn't like going above my head, but in time!    The good news (I think) is I can bake again!  Saturday I made a blueberry-lemon cheesecake.  It took forever but was sure worth it.  I am trying not to be too bad.  I am making cake balls for some friends for Easter.  I haven't made any since Christmas so it will be fun to do them again.

Joan I am sorry your son is not doing so well in Chicago.  Moving is so traumatic I know.  I am glad that he is able to visit.

So good to hear from all of you.  Keep smiling! 

Good luck to you Kate.  You seem so kind acknowledging all of the posts. I hope you get good news.

Kate, I wish I could wave a wand and get your results.  

Annette, we were all different with swelling.  If the swelling hangs out too long it might be a touch of lymphedema, so it's a good idea to check in with your RO on his/her expectations for the swelling.  Don't get me started on bras...

Truebff- Hi there!  Nice to see you.

Hi Janis.  I was thinking about you today looking at the forms for those cake balls at cost plus market.  And now here you are getting ready to bake!  I'm baking my mother's chocolate Passover cake this week...I make it for my brother every year. So sorry to hear that youre facing possible autoimmune issues, but very glad your arm is better.

Today I read about a 5k (and half and full marathon) that benefits breast cancer called See Jane Run.  Has anyone heard of it?  It's in Alameda, CA.  

Good luck, Kate. Sending hugs to you.

Kate, I've been thinking of you.  It can't be easy right now!  I guess you didn't get any input from your doctor today...what about the biopsy?  when is that result available?  I just want you to be fine....
truebff welcome back.  It's busy here with many new ladies and that's a good thing!  But some days it is hard to keep up. 
Janis, you said you are doing great - and I think that means you have much less pain finally.  I hope that's the case.  So glad you are getting out and able to bake.  Keep healing!
Annette, I agree that we are all different in recovery; I didn't realize how much swelling I had until it started to go down.  It did go down quickly, and I think you can expect it to continue (more slowly).  I hope you will be able to wear the dress of your choice.  It's been over a year for me, and that side remains a little larger.  It's not noticeable or uncomfortable though.
SAB - a chocolate passover cake....mmmmmmmmm...is it an old recipe?
Well, except for the west-coasters, I'm probably the only one up...
Nite all...
Joan

Hi Joan,

Waiting is difficult, but I am hanging in there. I told my doctor I did not want to hear any news, even good news, over the phone. So, I won't find out about anything till Fri. morning. My doctor wouldn't even have the results from the radiologists yet. I did not have a biopsy yet. My doctor said first a pet scan then a biopsy, so I won't know when I will have a biopsy till Friday. Thanks again for thinking of me

Kate I know this is very scary right now.  Hang in there, hoping this is nothing serious and unrelated to the lung issue.  It does not necessarily terrible news.  I am sorry that you are there all by yourself.  He should have called and talked to you in person to avoid this!  Sending hugs!

Kate please call the office and ask for him to clarify. Leave a message and find out why you need to referral.  I can feel your fear from here.  I always believe knowing is better than not knowing.  Please make the call for your own peace of mind.  It could be so many non life threatening things.  I just want you to feel better okay?

Good girl!  Deep breaths now.  I am so glad you called him! 

Kate I am so sorry.  Hopefully this will not turn out to be something terribly serious.  I hope he can get your tests ordered quickly. Waiting is miserable.  I just feel so badly you are all alone.  Hugs.......

(((((Kate)))))

Thank you so much April, Sab, Bunkie , Janis and anyone else I might have forgotten. I am one tough cookie lol. After I spoke to my doctor and children I took a shower, got dressed and came to my favorite donut shop to play on my laptop. I did not want to ask my doctor too many more questions on the phone. Its all I can handle right now. I will find out more Friday. I do know he wants a lung and bladder biopsy next week. To done, anfmorrow I am going to get my hair done, and that always makes me feel good. I need to remain one tough cookie. Thanks everyone for your support. It means the world to me