TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

So many girls having troubles today...................wish I could reach out and hug all..............but sending cyber hugs to all {{{{{}}}}}}!

Please keep us posted...all of you having tests and procedures.....were with you!

Neesie 

Oh Goodness...............I am holding all of you close to my heart......sending hugs

Hey Girls,

I know this isn't that big a deal compared to what else has been going on lately, but I got the results of the genetic test and of course I am positive for the BRCA2 gene. The genetic counselor couldn't get over the fact that I was so calm on the phone, and kept saying she knew what a shock it must be, but frankly, I was expecting it. I would have been more surprised if she called and said I was negative, but that would have been a good surprise at least. So, I need to get started scheduling an MRI and mamm (last one was in May), and then an appt to discuss ooph and pro mast (I had lump and rads) among other things. I thought I was prepared for this result, but well, you guys know...  And I am approaching the 3 year mark, which is a pretty big deal for my little triple negative node positive self. I was actually starting to feel like maybe I would be "OK for real, and for a real long time" lately, and now I feel like a new bigger, badder cloud is right there to take the place of the one that was slowly drifting away. Again, I know BRCA positive is nothing compared to mets/recur, so I'm trying to keep that perspective, I'd just really love it if I could just get some straight-out good news you know? And for example, that I didn't have the knowledge that those blasted suspicious calcs have been hanging out there on my non-cancer side for almost 2 years and I haven't even had a freakin' MRI to check them out.

Not surprisingly, my rib cage, sternum, and bc side boob are all suddenly hurting like nobody's business, and I can't take any advil because I have the surgery tomorrow on my skin cancer on my ear. I'm feeling a little bit like the Morton's salt girl right now, when it rains, it pours.

OK, stopping myself again! But felt compelled to come here anyway, as I need some, "chin up" and "you'll be OK" from my friends.

((((Deb)))) I felt funny even saying something with the scare you're in the middle of right now, but when I thought about it, I knew you'd say that was crazy talk. I hope the walk with your friend helped out some. I'm not good when I'm scared, I'm more of a lie on the couch and stare into space kind of girl, but I'm sure it's a much better idea to be productive and keep yourself distracted.

Everyone else, I'm sorry, I didn't even read. Hugs to you all and I hope all is as good as it gets...

xo,

Colleen

Colleen I don't know what to say.  Boo for your results.  And three years is great for someone who is triple neg.  The longer away from diagnosis and your odds keep getting better (more or less).  Sorry you have to deal with this complication.

And I totally understand about every part of your body starting to hurt.  It happens to me too!  HUGS HUGS HUGS

susan

Deb, glad you kept the date with your friend.  This is one of those times that

it is going to seem like a year has passed until you know something.  I saw Shokk's post and Gina's at the Hampton's too.  Both have good thoughts and advice - only way to know for sure is the scan and the biopsy.  We're all praying that things are B9 and this can be explained.  

Shokk, years ago after my son's illness had just settled, my DH and I were dating and he got very, very sick.  It was his lungs and they said he had sarcoidosis - he was put on steroids too.  Unfortunately we were in a crisis situation when they finally figured it out and he didn't have to be transferred to a major medical center.  I am so very sorry that there has been a progression with you.  You REALLY should share these things, you know.  I pray you feel better soon and know that many are here for you too.

Colleen, got your hand.  I'll be there tomorrow when you have your surgery.

LOL and big hugs to all,  Brenda 

Love and prayers for all the sisters struggling with uncertainty and fear right now.  God bless you and keep you and make his countenance to shine upon you and give you peace.

Love,

Bren

Thanks Charlene for posting that here. 

Amy

Dear friends,  please join hands in a circle around our CY

May she feel our love pouring over her

Joining in the circle around CY, may she feel our love and prayers

Count me in.  Cy is a very special person.

I'm joining in too - with tears in my eyes ...  Cy you are loved by soooo many. We are surrounding you with love and support - and will be there to help your family any way we can.  

Doreen  

Joining the circle and hands.  I know CY loved this place.  

Joining the circle, joining hands to wrap Cy in the love and warmth of a place and group that she loved.    Lots of tear stained faces tonight.  Cy, we will sit with you tonight, we have your hand in ours.  

I'm here joining with my sisters Cheryl.

susan