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truckerwife1
truckerwife1 Member Posts: 1
in Breast Cancer #1
My freind Lorrie sent me this site and I am so happy to join, I found alump 3 weeks ago went to OB/GYN, was sent fot Ultra Sound found lumps on both sides, then sent to surgeon and then another Mamo -test, thenhad lump removed found out last week it is cancer, seen cancer Dr last Fri. have stage 2 and will have to have them removed, so I have chosen to have this done, and with reconstruction afterwards. No one in my family has had Br. cancer before so I was really upset, but with Lorrie help and talking to others, I have made up my mine to fight this and not to let it get me down. I have 9 reasons to: my husband , four children and 7 gr. children. My husband is supporting me 100 % with what ever my choice was. So I have made it and going on with my life. I have a protien in my body that is making the cancer cells to grow, so that has to be stopped with Med's will, I will only have Radation after wards. But I am still going on my little vacation trips. So i will kepp everyone updated out there. Sue

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  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #2
    Hi Sue -Im super glad your
    Hi Sue -Im super glad your friend sent you here :) Like it's been said so many times before, it's a wonderful club here that none of us wanted to join. I also had no family history when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, I had it in my right breast & chose to have both removed with reconstruction, and 6 rounds of chemo. I was diagnosed almost a year ago (June 16), and now im healthy & on the mend, my hair is back (actually shaggy & in need of a cut!) and my new boobs look great! Please please let us know if there's anything we can do, ask away ANY questions you have, vent, cry,share & laugh on here -this is like a safe haven for all of us, a sisterhood where we all "get it" and know what you're feeling :)
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • roseann4
    roseann4 Member Posts: 992 Member
    #3
    Welcome.
    We all know what a difficult time this is for you but I'm 2 years out and it gets much better. Come back often. I'm glad you found us.

    Roseann
  • Kat11
    Kat11 Member Posts: 1,931 Member
    #4
    Heatherbelle said:

    Hi Sue -Im super glad your
    Hi Sue -Im super glad your friend sent you here :) Like it's been said so many times before, it's a wonderful club here that none of us wanted to join. I also had no family history when I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, I had it in my right breast & chose to have both removed with reconstruction, and 6 rounds of chemo. I was diagnosed almost a year ago (June 16), and now im healthy & on the mend, my hair is back (actually shaggy & in need of a cut!) and my new boobs look great! Please please let us know if there's anything we can do, ask away ANY questions you have, vent, cry,share & laugh on here -this is like a safe haven for all of us, a sisterhood where we all "get it" and know what you're feeling :)
    *hugs*
    Heather

    Hi Sue
    Welcome, Glad your friend told you about this site. Gotta tell ya it got many of us through the treatment, surgery and the whole package. It will help you to. Not to mentiom the friends you make here. You sound very positive, and that a huge plus. You will have your bad days but if you can keep yourself moving forward, it's half the battle. This is what I was told by a CSN friend and she was right. I am 2 year out right now.Again welcome.
    Kathy
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #5
    Welcome!
    Hi Sue -- Glad you joined. This is a great community of brave and wonderful people. They have helped me in so many ways. I hope you enjoy your trip(s)! Please keep us posted on how you do. And if you have any questions, let us know.
  • BioAdoptMom
    BioAdoptMom Member Posts: 358
    #6
    I am sorry you had to join
    I am sorry you had to join in but glad you found us! I haven't been here long, but the support and encouragement here are amazing! Welcome to the group and good luck with your upcoming surgery, radiation and meds! Keep us updated.

    Nancy
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #7
    Welcome
    to the site Sue. I'm glad Lorrie told you about us. I have received so much info, encouragement, and most of all the friendship of many who have traveled the same path. Unlike you, I was the 5th in my family with bc. I worry about my daughter, nieces and granddaughters and hope that someday soon there will be a cure. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this journey. Know that you are not alone and we are here to listen or give comfort and support.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • butterflylvr
    butterflylvr Member Posts: 944
    #8
    cahjah75 said:

    Welcome
    to the site Sue. I'm glad Lorrie told you about us. I have received so much info, encouragement, and most of all the friendship of many who have traveled the same path. Unlike you, I was the 5th in my family with bc. I worry about my daughter, nieces and granddaughters and hope that someday soon there will be a cure. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this journey. Know that you are not alone and we are here to listen or give comfort and support.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Well, well, well... Look
    Well, well, well... Look what the cat dragged in. Hey buddy... I told you this was a great group. You will have a lot more then my support in your future. I'm glad you joined...

    Love ya girl,
    Lorrie
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #9
    Hello Sue
    I just wanted to roll out the pink welcome mat for you!

    Yep, this is the most fabulous club and membership is not desired.
    Glad that your friend referred you to us. You will soon have many more..
    reasons lots and lots of twisted sisters cheering you on and keeping an
    eye on your throughout your journey.

    So welcome!

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • Marcha Louise
    Marcha Louise Member Posts: 36
    #10
    I am new here also
    Hi Sue,

    I found a lump in my breast in Feb. I went to my Dr. and then had a mamo on Mar. 1 and a biopsy on Mar. 9th. It was cancer. On Mar. 22nd I went to the West Texas Oncology Center in Odessa, TX which is 172 miles from where we live in Fort Davis, TX I saw the ONC and Radiologist. I was told my tumor was unique because it was on the inside of my right breast. The radiologist ordered a PET scan which I had on Mar. 25th. I received the results on Mar 29th, PET scan was clean nothing in any other organs etc. On April 6th I had a lumpectomy and 23 nodes removed. All nodes were clean. Cancer is stage 2A On April 15th they inserted a mammosite and I had High Dose Radiation begining on April 19th thru April 25th twice a day for five days. We are now waiting on the oncotype DX test to make a decission on Chemo or just Hormone Therapy. I feel like I am doing pretty good, have healed well still some pain and numbness in my arm. I am glad I found this site.

    Marcha
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #11
    Marcha Louise said:

    I am new here also
    Hi Sue,

    I found a lump in my breast in Feb. I went to my Dr. and then had a mamo on Mar. 1 and a biopsy on Mar. 9th. It was cancer. On Mar. 22nd I went to the West Texas Oncology Center in Odessa, TX which is 172 miles from where we live in Fort Davis, TX I saw the ONC and Radiologist. I was told my tumor was unique because it was on the inside of my right breast. The radiologist ordered a PET scan which I had on Mar. 25th. I received the results on Mar 29th, PET scan was clean nothing in any other organs etc. On April 6th I had a lumpectomy and 23 nodes removed. All nodes were clean. Cancer is stage 2A On April 15th they inserted a mammosite and I had High Dose Radiation begining on April 19th thru April 25th twice a day for five days. We are now waiting on the oncotype DX test to make a decission on Chemo or just Hormone Therapy. I feel like I am doing pretty good, have healed well still some pain and numbness in my arm. I am glad I found this site.

    Marcha

    Welcome - Sue and Marcha!
    Our site provides so many things to so many WARRIORS. Our journey differs from Sister to Sister, however we all have 1 common goal -- Survivor-ship.

    We have a group of loving, caring women -- here for any of you -- 24/7.


    Strength, Courage and Hope for all.

    Vicki Sam
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #12
    Marcha Louise said:

    I am new here also
    Hi Sue,

    I found a lump in my breast in Feb. I went to my Dr. and then had a mamo on Mar. 1 and a biopsy on Mar. 9th. It was cancer. On Mar. 22nd I went to the West Texas Oncology Center in Odessa, TX which is 172 miles from where we live in Fort Davis, TX I saw the ONC and Radiologist. I was told my tumor was unique because it was on the inside of my right breast. The radiologist ordered a PET scan which I had on Mar. 25th. I received the results on Mar 29th, PET scan was clean nothing in any other organs etc. On April 6th I had a lumpectomy and 23 nodes removed. All nodes were clean. Cancer is stage 2A On April 15th they inserted a mammosite and I had High Dose Radiation begining on April 19th thru April 25th twice a day for five days. We are now waiting on the oncotype DX test to make a decission on Chemo or just Hormone Therapy. I feel like I am doing pretty good, have healed well still some pain and numbness in my arm. I am glad I found this site.

    Marcha

    Welcome Marcha!
    I like your picture. :)
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #13
    VickiSam said:

    Welcome - Sue and Marcha!
    Our site provides so many things to so many WARRIORS. Our journey differs from Sister to Sister, however we all have 1 common goal -- Survivor-ship.

    We have a group of loving, caring women -- here for any of you -- 24/7.


    Strength, Courage and Hope for all.

    Vicki Sam

    Just want to welcome both of
    Just want to welcome both of you, Sue and Marcha to the best site that you could find.


    Hugs, Jan
  • poplolly
    poplolly Member Posts: 346
    #14
    Trucker,
    Welcome! I've had
    Trucker,

    Welcome! I've had a mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. I would do it all again, too. You have the right "fighting" spirit. Keep us posted and have fun on your vacation!
  • jendrey
    jendrey Member Posts: 377
    #15
    poplolly said:

    Trucker,
    Welcome! I've had
    Trucker,

    Welcome! I've had a mastectomy, chemo, and radiation. I would do it all again, too. You have the right "fighting" spirit. Keep us posted and have fun on your vacation!

    ...
    So sorry you have cause to be here but glad you found us. =)

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