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missrenee
missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
I had my appointment with the radiation oncologist yesterday (same one I used 2 years ago with the bc). He tapped into the hospital website and showed Kevin and me the computer images from the CT, bone scan, MRI and PET scan. Looks like T-12 is fully involved and parts of L-1. The "numerous metastatic foci" that showed on the MRI in my sacrum and pelvis did not show up on the PET but he said it doesn't mean they're not there--sometimes PET does not pick up very small tumors. Anyway, he said whether they are there or not really doesn't change the treatment plan and probably won't change the outcome much.

On Monday I go back to his office for measuring, marking, etc. After that (about a week later) I will do 15 rad sessions on T-12/L-1. My bone biopsy is scheduled for next Tuesday (pink bus, please--oh and I think I need a lemon drop martini for this one!). After that, I will again see my med. onc. to set up the chemo treatment plan (I hope it's a gentle one). Once again (as I know you can ALL relate to), my calendar is filled with appointments.

One question--my port has been out for over a year--think they'll put one back in? I only have one small vein in my unaffected arm and the poor little thing has had it.

Anyway, no lifting, bending or stooping for me and Percocet/Tylenol as needed (though I hate narc. pain meds).

This weekend, the fam will be over and we'll be watching playoff football, eating yummy snacks and maybe I'll just have to have that lemon drop martini!

Hugs, Renee

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  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
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    Renee my heart, love and prayers go out to you and your family. You are absolutley amazing and have a wonderful attitude. I say Go for that lemon martini. Oh yeah!
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
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    thank you for the update. I
    thank you for the update. I wore the necklace you made and have had you on my mind all day. I hope you enjoy your weekend!
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
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    Hi Renee,
    Thanks for the update. Enjoy your weekend and please have a lemon drop martini for me.

    I am sure they will put another port back in. My MIL had one taken out because it became infected and had another put back in a few weeks later. They put it back in the same place the first one was, but they could have put it on the opposite side.

    xoxo,
    Jean
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
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    Or 2 Lemon Drop Martinis!
    Not to excess, but to satisfaction! I will be with you every step of the way.

    Big bear hugs,

    Sue
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
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    sbmly53 said:

    Or 2 Lemon Drop Martinis!
    Not to excess, but to satisfaction! I will be with you every step of the way.

    Big bear hugs,

    Sue

    Did you say a Lemon Drop martini?
    Singular?

    I think make it two. Just saying.

    Have a good weekend.

    xoxo
    Victoria
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
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    Prayers for You
    Hi Renee,

    You are an inspiration. I'm so proud of you. I've had cancer twice (still do) and I've never had a port. Only one good arm, bad veins. My body tends to reject foreign objects and I don't need added infections. I wish you well on your treatment plan and glad you got the results so you can move forward. Praying for you.

    Terry
  • mom62
    mom62 Member Posts: 604 Member
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    Martini's
    Renee,

    I agree, have two. You deserve it!

    Terry
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
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    Enjoy that family time!!
    With enough martinis you won't care who wins the football game!

    Jennifer
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Sweet Sister
    Sweet Renee -- Enjoy your weekend!! Have a drink too (or two lol). I think you deserve a break and a nice gathering with love ones.

    Now I look up to you too. My prayers are with you.

    Hugs
  • Texasgirl10
    Texasgirl10 Member Posts: 668
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    LoveBabyJesus said:

    Sweet Sister
    Sweet Renee -- Enjoy your weekend!! Have a drink too (or two lol). I think you deserve a break and a nice gathering with love ones.

    Now I look up to you too. My prayers are with you.

    Hugs

    Lemon martinis
    Yummmy, Go for it girl! Infact have 2 or 3, you so deserve it. Enjoy your weekend.

    Hugs,

    Dawne
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
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    Texasgirl10 said:

    Lemon martinis
    Yummmy, Go for it girl! Infact have 2 or 3, you so deserve it. Enjoy your weekend.

    Hugs,

    Dawne

    And now you have a plan
    and a miriad of appointments. The pink bus will go with you to your biopsy and we will fortify you with lots of lemon drop martinis. And I'll bring lemon bars for anyone not interested in the martini (how could anyone not be?).

    Sending all the positive energy I have your way, Renee.

    Love,
    Suzanne
  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
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    Double Whammy said:

    And now you have a plan
    and a miriad of appointments. The pink bus will go with you to your biopsy and we will fortify you with lots of lemon drop martinis. And I'll bring lemon bars for anyone not interested in the martini (how could anyone not be?).

    Sending all the positive energy I have your way, Renee.

    Love,
    Suzanne

    Enjoy the time
    Enjoy the time you'll have with your family and have a few of those lemon drop martinis.Wishing you the best with your treatment.

    Lynn Smith
  • linpsu
    linpsu Member Posts: 747
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    Take it easy and enjoy your weekend. With your positive attitude, I know that you will do great with the radiation. Sending love, prayers, and hugs, dear sister.
    Hugs,
    Linda
  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
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    Etc...
    Hi,

    The Percocet/Tylenol will help until hopefully radiation kills the pain. In the mean time, enjoy your family, the lemon drop martini, snacks and the football game.

    I will be there on the bus Tuesday with some lemon drop candies to pass around. Sending positive
    thoughts that all will go well for you on Monday and especially Tuesday.

    The imagines on the computer is pretty cool isn't it? My oncologist showed me the images of my tests on the computer when I began the journey once again.

    Best,

    Doris
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
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    SIROD said:

    Etc...
    Hi,

    The Percocet/Tylenol will help until hopefully radiation kills the pain. In the mean time, enjoy your family, the lemon drop martini, snacks and the football game.

    I will be there on the bus Tuesday with some lemon drop candies to pass around. Sending positive
    thoughts that all will go well for you on Monday and especially Tuesday.

    The imagines on the computer is pretty cool isn't it? My oncologist showed me the images of my tests on the computer when I began the journey once again.

    Best,

    Doris

    Dear Renee,
    Enjoy the weekend and have a few of those lemon drop's:)
    We will all be with you next week with prayers and positive vibes.
    Hugs,
    Wanda
  • Frankie Shannon
    Frankie Shannon Member Posts: 457
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    Will be on the pink bus with
    Will be on the pink bus with you next week.Have a great weekend with your family and have a couple of lemon drop martinis you deserve them.Hugs Frankie
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
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    mmmm....loving the lemon
    mmmm....loving the lemon drop theme. I always feel better once the plan is in place. Thanks for letting us know....I'm sending all my positive energy for you. And yes, I'll be on the bus too.

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    Hugs!!!
    Renee thank you so much for keeping us in the loop! I'll be on that bus for sure! Hope you have enjoyed your family day of sports, snacks and martini's! You continue in my prayers!

    ♥ RE ♥
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
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    Jean 0609 said:

    Hi Renee,
    Thanks for the update. Enjoy your weekend and please have a lemon drop martini for me.

    I am sure they will put another port back in. My MIL had one taken out because it became infected and had another put back in a few weeks later. They put it back in the same place the first one was, but they could have put it on the opposite side.

    xoxo,
    Jean

    I am with you too Renee,
    I am with you too Renee, every step! Hugs to you!

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