All clear, and ready to 'Live my Life' ... or so I am told!
VickiSam
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Everything went well, even tho I was anxious .. My new girls, Barbie and Bambi were introduced to the entire Oncology Ward.
The girls made their grand entrance into Oncology today .. As Regina was busy examining me, my doctor came in, neglecting to close the door. Meanwhile, many patients along with loved one .. walked by looking into the opened 'room' === glancing at me, while Doctor M, and Regina (PA) .. pushed, pulled and ogled the girls. I gently excused myself, walked pass both of my 'medical' professionals to closed the door. They looked at me, and I looked at them, then .. we all had a good laugh! Yes, my boobzilla's were the 'hit' of the day.
I had a list of questions to ask Dr. M, and he answered each and every one. He also agreed to order an MRI, on my next visit. I have no health insurance, so I will be paying for the MRI, myself .. Okay, what can he say? UCLA, along with NC CN guidelines state, no. I push forward.
No drug or hormones needed .. Year long Herceptin took care of that .. DCIS - Stage 1, Grade 1A, aggressive - dense TCH chemo infusions, along with my option for a bi-lateral, and subsequent reconstruction .. no mam mo needed, as well.
My only follow up .. is blood work - every 3 to 4 months, for the next 5 years. My option .. is to also include .. MRI each year.
So, I hugged and greeted each and everyone of my health care professionals associated with my treatment .. along with handing out cup cakes .. and a few pages of my 'BOOK'!
We have been out and about all day, and Dr. M left a message on our home voicemail indicating he is interest in reading more of my ''Breast Cancer, book'' .. how awesome is THAT!!!!!
My breast Cancer book has turned into 2 .. over 22 chapters! Still gathering recipes for 'our' Breast Cancer' Survivor Cookbook as well!
Hap Hap Happy ... Sister in PINK - WARRIOR, SURVIVOR ... Ned 1.1 year, and 1 counting..
Vicki Sam
The girls made their grand entrance into Oncology today .. As Regina was busy examining me, my doctor came in, neglecting to close the door. Meanwhile, many patients along with loved one .. walked by looking into the opened 'room' === glancing at me, while Doctor M, and Regina (PA) .. pushed, pulled and ogled the girls. I gently excused myself, walked pass both of my 'medical' professionals to closed the door. They looked at me, and I looked at them, then .. we all had a good laugh! Yes, my boobzilla's were the 'hit' of the day.
I had a list of questions to ask Dr. M, and he answered each and every one. He also agreed to order an MRI, on my next visit. I have no health insurance, so I will be paying for the MRI, myself .. Okay, what can he say? UCLA, along with NC CN guidelines state, no. I push forward.
No drug or hormones needed .. Year long Herceptin took care of that .. DCIS - Stage 1, Grade 1A, aggressive - dense TCH chemo infusions, along with my option for a bi-lateral, and subsequent reconstruction .. no mam mo needed, as well.
My only follow up .. is blood work - every 3 to 4 months, for the next 5 years. My option .. is to also include .. MRI each year.
So, I hugged and greeted each and everyone of my health care professionals associated with my treatment .. along with handing out cup cakes .. and a few pages of my 'BOOK'!
We have been out and about all day, and Dr. M left a message on our home voicemail indicating he is interest in reading more of my ''Breast Cancer, book'' .. how awesome is THAT!!!!!
My breast Cancer book has turned into 2 .. over 22 chapters! Still gathering recipes for 'our' Breast Cancer' Survivor Cookbook as well!
Hap Hap Happy ... Sister in PINK - WARRIOR, SURVIVOR ... Ned 1.1 year, and 1 counting..
Vicki Sam
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Wooo Hooo I am celebrating
Wooo Hooo I am celebrating with you Vicki!!! And I'm sorry, but I have to admit, I got a laugh from the girls making their appearance to "everyone" at the doctors office...lol... thanks for giving me that laugh today... I needed it~~~~!!!!~~~~
Congratulations and great big celebratory ((((HUGS))))
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This is FANTASTIC news! I
This is FANTASTIC news! I am thrilled for YOU! Your book sounds like a terrific read too. Congratulations to you.
BL0 -
Happy for you.
Hugs
Donna
Happy for you.
Hugs
Donna0 -
Congratulations
Congratulations on the "birth" of the twins Barbie and Bambi. What a wonderful attitude you have towards all of this. When I do my own reconstruction, in a couple of months I think, I will try my best to take your lead.0 -
Laughing.....jessiesmom1 said:Congratulations
Congratulations on the "birth" of the twins Barbie and Bambi. What a wonderful attitude you have towards all of this. When I do my own reconstruction, in a couple of months I think, I will try my best to take your lead.
Oh the names for the girls are sweet! I am so glad you are doing well!! Congratulations! I am all clear too. Thanks for the sense of humor Vickisam!!!!Carlie0 -
Girl, you are hillarious
You crack me up!! I'm SO SO SO happy for you!! It's awesome to hear someone is in the clear, it gives me hope! Thank you for sharing your story about the babes, that made my day as well. Here's hoping you have many more of these "clear" visits and may you rest at ease knowing you have beat the beast into remission. CONGRATS again dear, BIG HUGS and,
Mountains of Love,
Kari0 -
Complete & totalpinkkari09 said:Girl, you are hillarious
You crack me up!! I'm SO SO SO happy for you!! It's awesome to hear someone is in the clear, it gives me hope! Thank you for sharing your story about the babes, that made my day as well. Here's hoping you have many more of these "clear" visits and may you rest at ease knowing you have beat the beast into remission. CONGRATS again dear, BIG HUGS and,
Mountains of Love,
Kari
Complete & total AWESOMENESS!!!0 -
oh happy daypinkflutterby said:Complete & total
Complete & total AWESOMENESS!!!
and Happy Valentine's Day too!0 -
Congratulations VickiMarsha Mulvey said:oh happy day
and Happy Valentine's Day too!
Congratulations, I am very happy for you.
Have we (pink sisters) made to your "cancer book" or it will be book # 3?
Hugs,
New Flower0 -
Your day was awesome on soladyg said:Congratulations
on your wonderful news. This is just the kind of thing we all like to hear. Finish your book and enjoy.
Hugs,
Georgia
Your day was awesome on so many levels. The girls were admired by one and all. You are doing great. And the doctor wants to see more of your book. So glad for you.
Stef0
congrats and hugs, 
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