Hi to all of you, my cherished friends! I haven't posted until now as first, I didn't know anything until yesterday, and second, I have been so sick with the flu. Yep, I got the flu shot and came down with it! I can't remember the last time I had the flu, but, this was bad. It was just the regular/seasonal flu shot that I got and it wasn't but probably 4 hours later, I was one sick puppy. I did go ahead and have the bone scan, diagnostic mammo and the ultrasound as I no longer had a fever.
The bone scan was clean of cancer! YEA! YIPPEE! WOOHOO! I danced my first dance with NED! However, my rads oncologist has ordered a CAT scan for me as there is something wrong according to the report. They want to see if there is an obstruction, infection, cyst or just what it is that showed up on the scan. So, they sent me home with that wonderful berrium crap to drink 1 1/2 hours before I go and then I will get another one when I show up. I am to have the CAT scan done on November 2. So, it is GOOD news that no cancer showed up, but, we still need to find out why I am having the pain.
The diagnostic mammogram was clean of cancer! So, YEA, YIPPEE and WOOHOO again! And, a big WHEW! The tech was so sweet, so gentle, so caring. So, I am dancing my 2nd dance with NED! This was my first one since this last bc and I was scared, needless to say. But, I got thru it thanks to the tech.
The ultrasound showed 3 complex cysts with debris in them and 1 septated cyst. I know, it is Greek to me except for the cyst part. These did not show up on the mammo, but, they have been there ever since I had the lumpectomy. I kept telling everyone about them, but, everyone just kept saying that it was scar tissue, which made no sense, because I have never had scar tissue with any of my incisions. So, I have an appointment Oct. 28 with a surgeon for a consultation. What he will probably do is a needle aspiration of the cysts to test the fluid or debris for cancer, if he can get enough. And, if the fluid is not cancer, hopefully, the cysts will just deflate and dissolve. This was good news as I was afraid I would have to have surgery again to remove them, which could still happen, but, let's hope not. I am praying that he can get enough fluid from them to test and that it shows no cancer! Then, I can REALLY Yea, Yippee and Woohoo again and have NED dancing with me always! So, please continue your prayers for me as I still need them!
I apologize that this is so long, but, I am trying to explain what I was told and what I will still be having done to hopefully give me dances with NED forever! I have to admit, those couple of dances with NED were great! Now, if I can just get him to stay, I will be one very happy camper. Having bc is horrible, having it twice is beyond horrible. And, I know that others have had it more than that, but, I am just speaking for myself, and, my heart goes out to them, as having it twice was a real shock to me. My first time was in 1985 and I was so young. But, after so many years, I thought I was safe. But, I am fighting it and will continue as I still have a lot of life yet and I love my life.
Now, how can I thank each of you wonderful, sweet friends? Just saying thank you for your caring words and support just doesn't seem like enough. As I read what you posted, I would smile, my heart would feel whole, and at times, tears would fall down my cheeks. I am so blessed to have each and every one of you in my life, to have found you at a time when my need was so high for help, support, encouragement and advice. You are all my angels! You came and still do come to me when I need you and I just hope and pray that I have and can do that always for each of you. Thank you my dear sweet friends!♥
♥Good friends are like stars..... You don't always see them, but you know they are always there!♥
Love you all, Jeanne ♥
