Surgery Scheduled

maryannrogers
maryannrogers Member Posts: 115
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Have been so busy with pre-op testing; ekg, chest x-ray, blood work and today a PET scan. Got back this afternoon and surgeon's office called to let me know that I'm scheduled for a modified radical masectomy next Tuesday, June 23. Was diagnosed on June 2 so am happy this is moving right along.

Have to admit I'm shaking at the knees. I have ILC, 5 cm tumor, slow growing and positive to estrogen and progestron. Hasn't gone through the chest wall yet, and the only reason it's invasive is by microscope. Only have the right side removed. Hope I'm making the right decision.

Maryann
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  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #2
    Maryann.......
    I'm glad that your surgery has been scheduled and things are moving along.

    Of course you're scared. It is very scary stuff! I will send positive and calming vivbes your way! Hang in there......

    Hugs,

    CR
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #3
    When things start moving you
    When things start moving you move real fast. I am sure you are doing what is best for you. I had to wonder if I made the right decision to. I think this must be normal.
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    #4
    Best wishes to you, Maryann
    Although it's a whirlwind, I'm glad to know things have moved along quickly for you. And, your upcoming surgery will be your first very big step along the journey. I'll be hoping for the best possible outcome.

    While you're waiting for that day, try your best to take very good care of yourself. And please visit us here, whenever you like, whenever you need.

    Kind regards, Susan
  • elentz
    elentz Member Posts: 1
    #5
    good choice
    I'm 32 years old (just had second child in April)and I just had a radical mastectomy. My margins and nodes were clear, but I still feel good about my choice. The type of BC I have is very rare and I don't want to have to have it reoccur. I've just been telling myself, "This is what I need to do to take care of myself." Good luck!
  • rjjj
    rjjj Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #6
    Maryann
    I remember going through all these tests in some kind of a haze..so many tests and decisions, it takes time fo it all to soak in..and maybe it is a good thing you are so busy, you don't have time to dwell on it to much..just take it one day or one minute at a time. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs, Jackie
  • CR1954
    CR1954 Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #7
    elentz said:

    good choice
    I'm 32 years old (just had second child in April)and I just had a radical mastectomy. My margins and nodes were clear, but I still feel good about my choice. The type of BC I have is very rare and I don't want to have to have it reoccur. I've just been telling myself, "This is what I need to do to take care of myself." Good luck!

    Welcome elentz.........
    Hello elentz and welcome!

    CR
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #8
    Hi Maryann!
    I just want to wish you good luck with your surgery! I know everything

    will be fine! We will all be here waiting to hear updates from you, so, please let us know

    how you are doing when you can! Lots of prayers, Jeanne

    p.s. you look so pretty in your picture!
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #9
    elentz said:

    good choice
    I'm 32 years old (just had second child in April)and I just had a radical mastectomy. My margins and nodes were clear, but I still feel good about my choice. The type of BC I have is very rare and I don't want to have to have it reoccur. I've just been telling myself, "This is what I need to do to take care of myself." Good luck!

    Welcome....
    elentz, I to just wanted to wecome you and glad you found us! : ) Pammy
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #10
    If it feels right....
    If it feels right, then I think you made the right decision!! You will soon be over a BIG hurdle in your treatment. Hang in there and do not second quess you decison, it will drive you nuts!! :) Pammy
  • maryannrogers
    maryannrogers Member Posts: 115
    #11
    Akiss4me said:

    If it feels right....
    If it feels right, then I think you made the right decision!! You will soon be over a BIG hurdle in your treatment. Hang in there and do not second quess you decison, it will drive you nuts!! :) Pammy

    I probably won't be on the
    I probably won't be on the computer much as I have so much to get ready. I'll be staying at my daughter's house for awhile before coming home.

    Will be posting more then. Thank you all for your support. I'm so glad I found this place.

    Love,
    Maryann
  • sunnygirl
    sunnygirl Member Posts: 57 Member
    #12
    maryannrogers said:

    I probably won't be on the
    I probably won't be on the computer much as I have so much to get ready. I'll be staying at my daughter's house for awhile before coming home.

    Will be posting more then. Thank you all for your support. I'm so glad I found this place.

    Love,
    Maryann

    Good vibes~~
    Maryann,
    Good luck with the surgery Tuesday, my prayers are with you. God Bless!! And let your daughter take good care of you for as long as you want!!
    Love and a huge hug,
    Cheryl
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #13
    sunnygirl said:

    Good vibes~~
    Maryann,
    Good luck with the surgery Tuesday, my prayers are with you. God Bless!! And let your daughter take good care of you for as long as you want!!
    Love and a huge hug,
    Cheryl

    Good luck Maryann with your
    Good luck Maryann with your surgery! I will keep you in my prayers also! Hugs, Kristin
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #14
    Kristin N said:

    Good luck Maryann with your
    Good luck Maryann with your surgery! I will keep you in my prayers also! Hugs, Kristin

    Good luck on Tuesday!
    Good luck on Tuesday! Praying for you! Leeza :)
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #15
    It Is Scary
    Good Luck Maryann - I know what you mean by scared. From diagnosis to surgery was just a little over 2 weeks. I had a lumpectomy on October 13, last fall,on a double negative tumor, which was growing pretty quick and the DNA genetic test showed it has a 34% chance of recurrence. They treated me pretty agressively and I finished 6 rounds of chemo and 36 radiation treatments as of last Monday, June 5. You do feel like you are in a whirlwind and that you do question your decisions. Trust in yourself to make the right decisions. Take care, good luck and know that my prayers are with you as you begin your journey.
  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077
    #16
    jnl said:

    Good luck on Tuesday!
    Good luck on Tuesday! Praying for you! Leeza :)

    Praying for you
    on tuesday, and wishing you a healthy quick recovery. Let everyone pamper you, and listen to your body and rest.
    Melanie
  • iceberg73
    iceberg73 Member Posts: 3
    #17
    Hi Mary Ann
    I know it is hard trying to decide what to do. We all have to make a determination of what is the right thing for us as a individual. I'm sure we all have moments of thinking I should have or shouldn't have. But we just have to take each step as it comes make the decision we hope is the best and go on. It helps having people out here to help cheer us on each step of the way.

    I'll keep you in my prayers. Hope things go well and you can get on to the next step of your treatment and go on with the things that you want to do.

    I think that is what all of us want to do is go back to a uninteruppted life. It is amazing how many hours a day are taken up with doctors, test and what ever else seems to pop up. Even when it is well organized it still takes a lot of time.

    I had my first boost of radiation this morning and go back for the second one this afternoon. It has to be withing a six hour period. I felt fine after the first one I hope I will not be any worse after the second one.
  • taleena
    taleena Member Posts: 1,612 Member
    #18
    Maryann... sending lots of
    Maryann... sending lots of possiteive thoughts.. your way.. keeping you in my prayers...

    ~T
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #19
    Maryann
    Anything you do to help save your life is the right decision. We will all be there for you in spirit on your surgery day. Keep us informed, and let us know how it goes.
    Cat
  • dmc_emmy
    dmc_emmy Member Posts: 549
    #20
    Surgery on the 23rd-you'll be in my thoughts and prayers...
    Maryann,

    I'll be thinking about you on the 23rd (in fact, I'll key your date into my cell phone calendar so I can pause a moment to say a prayer for you).

    I had only a right masectomy (they called it a "radical", but I'm not sure how this is different from a nonradical masectomy). I was dx with IDC with ER+, and the tumors were fast growing. I wanted both breasts removed, but the drs told me that it would be too stressful. "Stressful?" I didn't understand why one was less stressful than two, but I trusted my drs. But, three and 1/2 years out, it seems that they knew what they were talking about.

    The only challenge I have found with not having a bi-lateral masectomy is having your clothes look good on you when you want to look especially nice. But, I just make sure that I don't wear anything too fitted or with a low neckline. I didn't get a prosthesis (couldn't find one to fit that didn't feel too heavy), so I just ball up a sock (sad isn't it?) to make it appear more normal. Well, only those who know I had surgery can tell with that little ol' sock in there. :)

    I am happy for you that things are moving quickly. Looking back, and reading the many posts here, I realize that the drs moved quickly for me, too. It's good to get this phase over with so you can begin to physically and emotionally heal. It's a long process, but we do get through it--and you will, too.

    Know that many will thinking and praying for you and, as you know, there is strength in numbers.

    dmc
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #21
    BE THINKING OF YOU
    Good luck and God bless. I'm sure that you made the right decision for you.

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