Surgery 2/16/10

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mirj523
mirj523 Member Posts: 22
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I received a card yesterday that I would like to share,
"The Oak Tree" A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the oak tree's leaves away. Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark Until the oak was tired and stark. But still the oak tree held its ground While other trees fell all around. The weary wind gave up and spoke,
"How can you still be standing, Oak?" The oak teee said, "I know that you can break each branch of mine in two, Carry every leaf away, Shake my limbs, and make me sway, But I have roots stretched in the earth, growing stronger since my birth. You'll never touch them, for you see, they are the deepest part of me. Until today, I wasn't sure of just how much I could endure. But now I've found, with thanks to you, I'm stronger than I ever knew."
Especially now, try to remember that you're stronger than any problem you encounter or any disappointment life will bring.


With a single masectomy with lattisimus dorsi flap surgery just around the corner I am trying to keep strong. I know that all of you have been so strong. Wish me luck and say a prayer.
Mirjana
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  • babebussie
    babebussie Member Posts: 150
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    My prayers are with you my
    My prayers are with you my friend. You'll be fine, god will see to it.
  • Angel_4_James
    Angel_4_James Member Posts: 73
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    Praying
    Praying for you Mirjana. Just remember like Christopher Robin said to Pooh Bear. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. And like the mighty oak you will endure and be stronger than you ever knew you were.

    Keep us updated on how you are doing and know there are so many wonderful warriors here to help you out.

    HUGS to you,
    Angel
  • dash4
    dash4 Member Posts: 303 Member
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    me too
    Hi Mirjana,
    I am new here--just diagnosed and my surgery is 2/16 too. I have a lumpectomy and a sentinel node biopsy scheduled.
    I am wishing you luck and saying a prayer for you too. We will both be strong...this will be part of our cancer journey and one day we too will share our strength as breast cancer survivors.
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
    God Bless,
    Mary Kay
  • Angel_4_James
    Angel_4_James Member Posts: 73
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    dash4 said:

    me too
    Hi Mirjana,
    I am new here--just diagnosed and my surgery is 2/16 too. I have a lumpectomy and a sentinel node biopsy scheduled.
    I am wishing you luck and saying a prayer for you too. We will both be strong...this will be part of our cancer journey and one day we too will share our strength as breast cancer survivors.
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
    God Bless,
    Mary Kay

    Mary Kay
    I had that same surgery on 10-29-09. I will be praying for you that your surgery goes well for you. I did not have any problems with it. I did end up having HER+ and on 2-23 I will be having my 3rd chemo treatment. I pray everything is clear for you and you don't have to go through chemo my new sister in pink.

    Blessings and Hugs
    Angel
  • Marlene_K
    Marlene_K Member Posts: 508
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    Prayers
    You are in my prayers and I am sending positive vibes your way. You will be AMAZED at the strength that will be bestowed upon you!

    Hugs ~ Mar
  • dash4
    dash4 Member Posts: 303 Member
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    Angel_4_James said:

    Mary Kay
    I had that same surgery on 10-29-09. I will be praying for you that your surgery goes well for you. I did not have any problems with it. I did end up having HER+ and on 2-23 I will be having my 3rd chemo treatment. I pray everything is clear for you and you don't have to go through chemo my new sister in pink.

    Blessings and Hugs
    Angel

    HER + ???
    Angel,
    I am confused...I know from my pathology report that I believe I am HER+, but they said chemo would be decided after the surgery and the biopsies from the tumor and nodes. Not sure I understand "HER+".
    Mary Kay
  • canoegirl
    canoegirl Member Posts: 169
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    Praying
    You are in my prayers, Mirjana. Good luck to you.
    Hugs,
    Marcy
  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 Member Posts: 950
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    What a beautiful poem
    What a beautiful poem Mirjana. Thanks for sharing it. I think I'll steal it for my FB page!
    Hope all goes well for you wit your surgery.
    Dee
  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 Member Posts: 950
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    dash4 said:

    me too
    Hi Mirjana,
    I am new here--just diagnosed and my surgery is 2/16 too. I have a lumpectomy and a sentinel node biopsy scheduled.
    I am wishing you luck and saying a prayer for you too. We will both be strong...this will be part of our cancer journey and one day we too will share our strength as breast cancer survivors.
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
    God Bless,
    Mary Kay

    Good luck to you too Mary
    Good luck to you too Mary Kay.
  • hamish1
    hamish1 Member Posts: 34
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    will be praying for you !
    I will sure be praying for you. In fact I've already started praying for you. You'll be fine.
    God bless you.
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    Best of luck, Mirjana
    With hopeful prayers your way, especially on Tuesday.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • teresa41
    teresa41 Member Posts: 471
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    Christmas Girl said:

    Best of luck, Mirjana
    With hopeful prayers your way, especially on Tuesday.

    Kind regards, Susan

    wishing you the best
    wishing you the best mirjana!



    teresa
  • aztec45
    aztec45 Member Posts: 757
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    That Is
    That is such a beautiful poem. Good luck to all who are having surgery. Remember you are like the mighty Oak.

    Take care,

    P
  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
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    aztec45 said:

    That Is
    That is such a beautiful poem. Good luck to all who are having surgery. Remember you are like the mighty Oak.

    Take care,

    P

    The mighty oak prevails. I
    The mighty oak prevails. I love that poem. All of us have deep roots that will hold us when the beast attacks us. My prayers are with all of you that are having surgery this week. Take care of yourselves and keep us posted as to your recovery.
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
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    dash4 said:

    HER + ???
    Angel,
    I am confused...I know from my pathology report that I believe I am HER+, but they said chemo would be decided after the surgery and the biopsies from the tumor and nodes. Not sure I understand "HER+".
    Mary Kay

    HER2+
    HER2+ is a protein gene that creates extra protein that is not normal and is a type of aggressive breast cancer--don't let that scare you. Herceptin is a drug that is giving through a port or vein that targets the extra protein gene and stops it from creating anymore. Herceptin is not a chemo drug.

    The final decision will be made from the final pathology report if chemo is needed. I would ask your oncologist when the report is back everything that you might need. Make sure you ask about Herceptin.

    Wishing you the best.

    Hugs,
    Margo
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
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    Sunrae said:

    The mighty oak prevails. I
    The mighty oak prevails. I love that poem. All of us have deep roots that will hold us when the beast attacks us. My prayers are with all of you that are having surgery this week. Take care of yourselves and keep us posted as to your recovery.

    Mirjana and Mary Kay
    Wishing you both the best of luck with your surgeries tomorrow and speedy recovery.

    Hugs,
    Margo
  • mirj523
    mirj523 Member Posts: 22
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    tommaseena said:

    Mirjana and Mary Kay
    Wishing you both the best of luck with your surgeries tomorrow and speedy recovery.

    Hugs,
    Margo

    Surgery tomorrow
    Thank you everyone!!!! Good luck Mary Kay and wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!
    Mirjana
  • Angel_4_James
    Angel_4_James Member Posts: 73
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    tommaseena said:

    HER2+
    HER2+ is a protein gene that creates extra protein that is not normal and is a type of aggressive breast cancer--don't let that scare you. Herceptin is a drug that is giving through a port or vein that targets the extra protein gene and stops it from creating anymore. Herceptin is not a chemo drug.

    The final decision will be made from the final pathology report if chemo is needed. I would ask your oncologist when the report is back everything that you might need. Make sure you ask about Herceptin.

    Wishing you the best.

    Hugs,
    Margo

    Thanks Margo
    Thank you Margo for explaining HER2+. What I was told is when they tested the tumor they removed, the HER2 was + and that meant it was an aggresive type and that is one of the reasons they wanted me to do the chemo.

    Hope I don't confuse anyone.
    Angel
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    Mirjana & Mary Kay
    I'll be thinking of both of you tomorrow and wish you the best of luck with your surgeries.

    Thanks for sharing that poem about the Oak Tree. It was very inspirational. I have been told by family and friends that I'm an inspiration to them, but I just feel like me. We warriors just do what must be done to beat this beast and are all stronger than we ever knew.

    Take care,
    Cindy
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    cindycflynn said:

    Mirjana & Mary Kay
    I'll be thinking of both of you tomorrow and wish you the best of luck with your surgeries.

    Thanks for sharing that poem about the Oak Tree. It was very inspirational. I have been told by family and friends that I'm an inspiration to them, but I just feel like me. We warriors just do what must be done to beat this beast and are all stronger than we ever knew.

    Take care,
    Cindy

    Wishing both of you good
    Wishing both of you good luck with your surgeries tomorrow!

    Hugs!

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