Cancer Survivors Network - I am new here - Comments

Just got home...

walker7 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:38:58 -0500

Thanks, Diane! I just got home from the port surgery and it went fine. I woke up while they were finishing, but that was planned because they asked me questions. It didn't hurt at all. I did have some trouble taking a deep breath...like my ribs hurt, but that's a bit better now. Left arm is a little sore, but assuming that is all normal. Overall, doing pretty good. I was given a prescription for Vicodin in case I need it. Not yet, but maybe in a while I will be sore...maybe not.

Thank you for your thoughts! Kathy

Wishing you good luck with

susie09 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:12:48 -0500

Wishing you good luck with your surgery on the 15th Rene!

♠♣ Susie ♠♣

Hi Walker

DianeBC — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:49:18 -0500

Welcome walker to the site noone wants to join. You will find a lot of support here and lots of encouragement. Post and let us know how you are doing. Good luck with your treatment.

Hugs, Diane ♥

Hi...another newbie...somewhat

walker7 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:38:54 -0500

This site has been so helpful already to me today when I found it. Thank you to all who have posted. I was diagnosed with BC on 9/11 (a hard date to forget), had a lumpectomy, margin and sentinel lymph node biopsy on 10/6, and will be having a port put in on Mon., 12/7, and my first chemo treatment on 12/9. Everything seems to be going in the right direction...praise God! Still nervous about the whole thing, yet have a peace that passes understanding.

I am happy for you that ypu

S3 — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:57:46 -0500

I am happy for you that ypu may not needs rads or chemo, I'll pray for you!

Update 1

rene9 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:19:00 -0500

Hi, thought I'd post an update. I had my MRI last Tuesday and I still have a bruise on my arm. - I spoke with my doctor today and she said the tumor is really small and it's one behind it and it's small too and they are both together. She suggested a masectomy which is what I want. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 15, but may change to an earlier date. I will also have expanders put in at the time of the surgery. She also said I may not need radiation or chemotherapy, but we'll see. I'm ready... Take care everyone!

Asking for/accepting help

jbug — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:56:08 -0500

WOW, thanks Roseann for your words here! (and everyone else)...right now, this is my greatest challenge. Professionally, I am a nurse (ICU) and have ALWAYS been the one to take care of people, at work and at home. I don't know how to ask or accept gracious offers of help. My sister arrives today to be w/me for my sentinal node biopsy on 25 Nov...she's giving up Thanksgiving w/her family for me! I really hate that and am touched by it as well.

I'm still early in the diagnosic stage, but have been emotionally overwhelmed. I even find it difficult to discuss a good prognosis here on this site in the light of others that are so much worse than mine. I feel guilty for still being so scared! Rationally, i know i still have the same fears to deal with...as well as that long term worry that will be with me forever. Right now, I can't help but feel that I should be not as worried and therefore not be so tearful.

SOmetimes feelings and fears

S3 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:25:46 -0500

SOmetimes feelings and fears need to be talked about, My family and friends do not allow me to talk about feelings and concerns either. Cancer care counsler for free professional counseling 800-813-4673. They aloow you to talk about our grim fears and aloow us to face reality. It made me feel better, try them,

Hopefuly you don't need

S3 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:19:51 -0500

Hopefuly you don't need chemo, however, you are young and most young do. It goes better if you are properly prepared.

Wow! Quite a few teachers here!

rene9 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:20:24 -0500

Ok I have officially found my 2nd family right here! You all are the best! Even so, I will be a nervous wreck until December 1 when I hear my treatment plan. I don't mind the masectomy,, I just want it over too so I can continue my life, but better. Right now, I am actually feeling better about everything because I am always expecting the worst, but now I will expect the best. Thanks!

I teach Sp. Ed. too

helen e — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:59:33 -0500

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in Sept. I have my mastectomy on the 11 of Dec. They will do reconstruction at the same time. I will not need rads or chemo because of mastectomy. I just want to get it over with so I can get on with my life.

We are lucky that we found this site. We all understand what you're going through right now because we have all been there. If there is anything you need someone on this site has probably gone through it so please do not hesitate to ask or just to vent. You are not alone.

So many newbies

always — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:08:50 -0500

Welcome. I know you don't want to be here. You will however find strength beyond measure here. Compassion and understanding that brings peace when it is greatly needed. Like many women I am not one to seek help...but the one who usually offers it. This is a forum where you will find so joy in seeking help and in doing so find strength you never knew. But remember in the process that those who are around you daily...at home, work, church, school they are on this journey with you. All they can do is help, if you let them. Ask! It is healing for all to stay connected. That is why this site works...the connection. Try to allow it in person as well. They may not help the way you want or always know what to say. But don't avoid asking or receiving.
becky

I agree

rene9 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:10:36 -0500

Thanks to everyone I didn't personally respond to for your support! Here is my HUG back at you! I am taking notes-

Im new to this site as well

rene9 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:08:28 -0500

Yes your words are very reassuring. I didn't realize you could have a masectomy and not receive chemo or radiation. I guess it depends on the person and the cancer. I can't wait to receive my treatment plan. I think I will feel a whole lot better. I am trying to remain positive because my poor husband doesn't know what to say right now-

Good for you

rene9 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:04:18 -0500

My same thought is that I cannot wait to get these germs out of me! I assked yesterday if she scheduled my surgery yet and it was explained it won't be scheduled until after my MRI. So, Dec. 1 is when I go back to my breast specialst. Everything is happening so fast! I can't wait until the summer, wish I could, looks like I'll be taking a longer Christmas break. This past summer I had a TVH!- I am in GA and I teach special education to K-3rd grade students. I am also working on my doctorate (online) which I should complete the end of next summer. I plan to keep on doing everything- Thanks for your support it is really helping.

I am new here

rene9 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:49 -0500

Hi. I am 38 years old and have just been told that I have Infiltrated Ductal Carcenoma (IDC). I will have an MRI on next Tuesday and I'm scheduled to meet with a plastic surgeon on the following Monday. I am told I will have my surgery before Christmas. I will more than likely have a masectomy so I won't have to go back for another surgery. I am really looking forward to beginning the process so I can begin to heal. I am a teacher, wife, and mother of a 16 yr old and 10 yr old and hope that I can continue my life as much as normal. Thanks in advance for any support and if/when I can provide support, I am here. Thanks!