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my breast cancer update...

dash4
dash4 CSN Member Posts: 303 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello all,
Some of you are probably thinking I am on the wrong discussion board... I am an oldie here as a caregiver for my husband who recently passed away on 9/25/09 and now newly diagnosed myself with breast cancer. When I posted 2 weeks ago, I was overwhelmed and touched by all of your words of encouragement, faith, and support for me. I am in a new place and trying to find how I fit in my new world and grieving for the loss of my husband all at the same time.

My surgery went more smoothly than I could have imagined. Everyone was so kind and compassionate. I had the lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy done. There were 3 nodes removed. I was fortunate to not need any drains..I know that was a blessing. Now, I wait for the pathology reports to see what is next. I feel as though I am doing so well and so grateful for completing the first step. And then I get this sudden wave of that "unknown" and I know I just need to hold on to my faith and regain my "footing".

I woke very early this morning and have been trying to turn off my "thinking" and appreciate all of you listening to me.
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers,
Mary Kay
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  • Crow71
    Crow71 CSN Member Posts: 679 Member
    #2
    Glad to hear that your
    Glad to hear that your surgery went well. Waiting is hard - it sucks. You are always welcome here. Let us know how the pathology report turns out.
    Roger
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Mary Kay,
    I am so happy your
    Mary Kay,

    I am so happy your surgery went well! Waiting is hard, but when all goes well + you hear good things, the wait is worth it - this is what I hoping + expecting for you. Please keep us updated!
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #4
    glad
    Hi Mary Kay,

    Thank you for updating us. I'm glad to hear the surgery went well. I can't imagine how hard it must be to deal with thoughts of waking up from surgery and wishing your husband were there. You sound like you are of very strong character and faith. You will be okay- just keep on surrounding yourself with people who care for you, and you will get through it.

    A big cyberhug to you~
    Lisa
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #5
    Sounds good
    Hi, Mary Kay.

    I'm glad the surgery went so well. I'm praying you'll have smooth sailing from now on.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • jillpls
    jillpls CSN Member Posts: 238
    #6
    your faith will get you throughthis
    Hold strong to your faith. It will help get you through all you have to deal with. This is a wonderful board with lots of loving caring people, so keep coming back. We are all part of the same club.
    JIll
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  • dash4
    dash4 CSN Member Posts: 303 Member
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    jillpls said:

    your faith will get you throughthis
    Hold strong to your faith. It will help get you through all you have to deal with. This is a wonderful board with lots of loving caring people, so keep coming back. We are all part of the same club.
    JIll

    Thank you for adding to my
    Thank you for adding to my "faith". I know it is there, but a little bit weak at moments lately....
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  • kristasplace
    kristasplace CSN Member Posts: 957 Member
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    Hi Mary Kay
    It seems so common for close loved ones of a cancer patient to develop cancer themselves some time during the heavy stresses of treatment. I'm so sorry this happened to you, but thankful the surgery went well. I pray that your margins are clear, and that there is no spread. Please let us know!

    Hugs,
    Krista
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