Cancer Survivors Network

Hi! I'm Maggie. Mary will be in my prayers tonight and my thoughts and prayers will be with Mary and her family as she goes through surgery tomorrow. I hope everything comes out fine for her. Tell her to just keep the faith and a positive attitude. friends in christ, Maggie

Karen, I too will keep your sister Mary in my prayers, I sincerely hope all goes well for her today. You are a great sister to be there for her she will need you. Murphy

Karen - How is your sister, Mary, after her surgery. I am a breast cancer survivor. If she needs anyone to talk to, please give her my name and e-mail address (EJaneR38@aol.com) or talk to me on this site.

I was diagnosed in March of 1999 with stage III-A infiltrating ductal cell carcinoma. I had a left modified radical mastectomy with lymph node dissection - five of the ten nodes were positive, four cycles of Cytoxan, Adriamycin and 5-FU and four cycles of of Taxotere. This was followed by six weeks of radiation therapy and a radiation boost. In February of this year I had a simple mastectomy on the right because I wanted no breast tissue. I wanted to eliminate all possibilities of recurrence. At the same time I underwent a bilateral TRAM flap reconstruction.

In August of this year I went back for a recheck and I am still cancer-free. I am going back to the plastic surgeon Friday to discuss the rest of the reconstruction, nipple areolar reconstruction.
I have been where your sister is at and know how she feels. Best of luck to her and to the rest of the family. How fortunate she is to have such a concerned sister. All of you are in my prayers and thoughts.

Jane

The Calendar Girls, a small group of women surivors have published a calendar for encouragement for women just diagnosed with cancer, and their families... It is a story of courage, and the wonderful, productive lives that women can lead after breast cancer... the calendar can be ordered at 1-800-258-6347, and you can visit our web site beginning Oct. 3 at www.afterbreastcancer.org... Good luck with your sister... I have been where she is, but the future is very bright for her... Shirley the April calendar girl.

Karen, I just wanted to say hello and ask how Mary is doing, hopefully she is recovering from her surgery and gaining strength. She is so lucky to have you on her side. My sister supported me so faithfully through my whole process for which I am grateful, I continue to remember you both in my prayers. God Bless. Murphy

I am new to this web site. Today. I am hoping all is well with your sister. I will keep her in my prayers. Believe me the power of prayer is awesome. I would not have gotten through my surgery and chemo without all of the support and prayers of my friends and family.

Best Wishes to your family in your fight against this nasty disease.
Crystal