Update & Next Steps

Christmas Girl
Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
First, thank you all for... everything. You are simply the best. :-)

Surgery (wire-guided lumpectomy) went well. One complication - adverse reaction to the specific sedation drug used. Left me feeling very "sickly" for several days afterwards. (Of course, my medical records are now noted accordingly.)

Last week, saw my med onc on Tuesday & surgeon for post-op on Thursday. Am relieved to escape chemo this time. A full course, 4-6 weeks, of rads is next step. Consultation with rad onc is scheduled for first week in October - allowing a bit more time to heal from surgery (and everything done prior to). Same rad onc as almost 8 years ago - love her! Immediate confidence & comfort levels.

The past month was a whirlwind - no, a tornado! - of doctor appts., medical tests & procedures, phone calls made & answered, calendar keeping & note taking, etc. ... Looking back, hard to believe how quickly it all happened. Am OK, not great, maybe not even good - because I'm simply exhausted, on all fronts. Please understand that I'm certainly not complaining, just stating a fact. My heart is heavy for all those here dealing with so much worse... (deep sigh)

Whether you find posts from me here, or not - know that you're all daily within my hopes & prayers for wellness.

Kind regards, Susan

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  • Sunrae
    Sunrae Member Posts: 808
    #2
    Susan, Thanks you for
    Susan, Thanks you for updating us. I don't post too often but I do check in every so often to see how my sisters are doing. Glad to hear no chemo this time. I want to let you and all my bc sisters know I think of every one of you going thru your battles and all of you are in my prayers. Love, Sunrae
  • camul
    camul Member Posts: 2,537
    #3
    Susan,
    What a relief to dodge the chemo. Certainly rads is much more doable than the chemo. Good to hear how you are going.

    Prayers are you you.
    Carol
  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom Member Posts: 396 Member
    #4
    camul said:

    Susan,
    What a relief to dodge the chemo. Certainly rads is much more doable than the chemo. Good to hear how you are going.

    Prayers are you you.
    Carol

    Thanks for the update
    Susan,

    Thank you for letting us know how you are and what your next steps will be. I have been thinking about you. Its true how things move so fast and I know how you feel being in the eye of the hurricane. Although rads is far from a picnic, it is good to know that you have an established level of trust with your Rad. Onc.. Rest and stay well and I hope that you can watch the new season of Project Runway with total abandon. Love Surf
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #5
    1surfermom said:

    Thanks for the update
    Susan,

    Thank you for letting us know how you are and what your next steps will be. I have been thinking about you. Its true how things move so fast and I know how you feel being in the eye of the hurricane. Although rads is far from a picnic, it is good to know that you have an established level of trust with your Rad. Onc.. Rest and stay well and I hope that you can watch the new season of Project Runway with total abandon. Love Surf

    Susan, good to hear from
    Susan, good to hear from you. Stay rested and take it one day at a time.
    Hugs,
    Wanda
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #6
    Susan,
    Glad to hear the
    Susan,
    Glad to hear the tornado stopped!! Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. I don't get on here as much as I would like either. I do think about every one here every day.
    This forum and all the ladies here saved my life when I first started this journey. I don't know how I would have got through it with out them.
    So glad you dodged the chemo this time Whew.. Stay strong sister we're with ya always...
  • natly15
    natly15 Member Posts: 1,941
    #7
    Susan I've been somewhat out
    Susan I've been somewhat out of the loop lately but am so happy to hear this recurrence will not require chemo. Praying for you and all the pinks. Hugs
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #8
    natly15 said:

    Susan I've been somewhat out
    Susan I've been somewhat out of the loop lately but am so happy to hear this recurrence will not require chemo. Praying for you and all the pinks. Hugs

    Susan
    Sorry you're not feeling very well, I hope the remainder of your recovery speeds up! It does sound like everything is being taken care of and in that respect, things are looking good. Keep us updated. Best wishes.
    Marsha
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    #9
    Susan
    thanks for the update. I'll be praying that rads goes ok. Will keep you in my thoughts and well wishes.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #10
    cahjah75 said:

    Susan
    thanks for the update. I'll be praying that rads goes ok. Will keep you in my thoughts and well wishes.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Wishing...
    You the very best...I just finished rads for the second time.....but also taking oral chemo....

    Wishing you a speedy recovery from your lumpectomy and a smooth rads sessions.....
    Hugs, Nancy
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #11
    Hi Susan -- I am happy for
    Hi Susan -- I am happy for no chemo. I'm sorry there was a complication with surgery, but glad you're recovering. Rads will go super fast. Please rest and know we're thinking of you. Prayers are always with you too.
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #12
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    I am very glad you do not need to do chemo, whew! It would be perfectly fine if you were complaining though we know you are not as you have had one dickens of a month! Get your rest, do something enjoyable just for the sheer joy of it as it will help to recharge you. Know that you are greatly loved and always in my prayers!

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  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    #13
    Glad
    Glad you got through the tornado of appointments. Now to just take it easy and regain strength.
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #14
    Whew! No chemo. You are in
    Whew! No chemo. You are in my thoughts daily. Take care, friend. xoxoxo Lynn
  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    #15
    lynn1950 said:

    Whew! No chemo. You are in
    Whew! No chemo. You are in my thoughts daily. Take care, friend. xoxoxo Lynn

    Thanks for posting, Susan
    Try to rest up and relax as you heal and get ready for rads. So glad chemo is not in the picture for you.

    Wishing you the absolute best.

    Hugs, Renee
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #16
    missrenee said:

    Thanks for posting, Susan
    Try to rest up and relax as you heal and get ready for rads. So glad chemo is not in the picture for you.

    Wishing you the absolute best.

    Hugs, Renee

    I am happy to see that there is a game plan --
    You have survived the whirlwind of appointments, testing, and research. No chemo for Susan .. Hooray!! Hoping no side efforts with radiation.

    Prayers coming in your direction.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #17
    VickiSam said:

    I am happy to see that there is a game plan --
    You have survived the whirlwind of appointments, testing, and research. No chemo for Susan .. Hooray!! Hoping no side efforts with radiation.

    Prayers coming in your direction.

    Strength, Courage and Hope.

    Vicki Sam

    Susan thank you for your update
    Sorry, that you are not feeling well both physically and emotionally. It is very understandable you need time to regroup and process situation. Rena gave an excellent idea do something good and enjoyable for yourself.
    Wishing you easy healing and quick recovery.
    Hugs
    New Flower
  • EveningStar2
    EveningStar2 Member Posts: 491 Member
    #18
    energy
    Just checking in and sending energy your way. Hope things go well for you.

    Maureen

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