Mastechtomy

I am so sorry to hear of this.  Please know you are welcome here any time you need to vent.  I was overwhelmed at first too and felt like I was in shock.  That is great news about your lymph nodes and I am hoping you don't need chemo or radiation.  I am also so sorry to hear about your husband.  Sometimes it feels like when it rains, it pours.  Gentle (((hugs)))!!!!

suecbeach said:

Thank you for your response.

Thank you for your response.   Right now I am trying to take it one day at a time and NOT project into "what next and/or I need to think about this, etc.)   Getting some strength back daily HAS to help things.   Your "gentle hug" meant a lot to me !!

Yup!  That is the right way to think.  Often our worry ends up being a waste of time, as more often than not, what we fret about never happens.

Your report sounds good.

suecbeach said:

I just realized that I was so

I just realized that I was so stressed when I typed my original email that I spelled mastectomy wrong!!   Tomorrow will tell what treatment the oncologist will recommend and whatever he says-- I am ready to do --and immediately.   

Sorry  for coming on the journey that none of us wanted to be on. Allow 
yourself time to absorb the information that is being given to you; for you and your husband
 take someone with you if possible to hear when you can't possibly absorb it all. 

I think at this point it is easy to get overwhelmed with all the new things happening in your life.
 It might help to take things one step and one day (sometimes even one hour) at a time. 

You will find many wonderful, caring, uplifting, funny, amazing people along the 
way. Put your seat belt on, raise your arms up, scream and go!!!! 

We are here to support you 24 hours a day,  7 days a week.

Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

Vicki Sam

suecbeach said:

Unfortunately I didn't get

Unfortunately I didn't get the news that I was expecting yesterday or praying for.   The mastectomy was done and the tumor was deep and large and even though the lymph glands were clear-- apparently I have a very aggressive form of breast cancer that usually shows up in women from the ages of 20 through early 60s.   Being 81 as I am- is next to impossible and all the doctors are stunned and amazed.   So tomorrow I have my port put in and get a PET scan on Monday and on Wed.-- I will begin my treatments which consist of an infustion once a week for 12 weeks-- then every thrid week for a full year with them doing tests and evalutions along the way.   My heart is heavy from this new developement-- but I want them to begin the treatments asap-- and before those bad cancer cells find another place to attach and to grow.  Very scary.   Thanks so much for your encouragment on this board-- and I am sure that I will have LOTS of questions very soon.   

please take care of your self . I am sorry you have to go through this just know we are here to walk with you   Hugs and love just for you

I just want you to know I think you are amazing.  I have been on this board a long time but do not post much.  I am a 2 time breast cancer survivor.  I was first diagnosed with DCIS in 2001 and had lumpectomy and 35 radiation treatments.

I had recurrence in the same breast in 2009 and had double mastectomy with reconstruction.  In 2013 I was devastated

when diagnosed with bladder cancer. I had surgery to remove tumor and then 6 BCG treatments, with scope every 3 months, annual ct scan and maintenance treatments because of the high recurrance rate.  Bladder removal would be

next step if the cancer returns.  Hoping for no more "store bought parts". 

This is sometimes a scary journey but I have learned so much from the brave pink sisters on this board and welcome

you and hope the best for you.  Take care.  Marilyn

meandmom said:

We wish the best to you

Sue

My heart is with you on this journey.  Mine begins next month. 

My mom was 81 when diagnosed with T1N2 stage II and is now 84.  She had a lumpectomy and is going strong.

We wish the best to you

 

Stacey and mom

 

 

I am thinking of you and wishing you the best.  I am certain you'll do well. You have a great attitude and that's an important part of the fight. 

Just wondering how you are doing and looking for an update and wishing you and your husband the best!

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with a papillary tumor in situ, which had cancer cells. The other breast also had a lump, which was benign...fibroadenoma.  I have just had the lumpectomy so far, and am meeting with doctors to decide which direction to go for further treatment. At this point it isn't certain whether I will need further treatment, such as chemo. Radiation isn't the best option, since I have implants and not a lot of breast tissue. I am considering mastectomy, probably a double. I had colon cancer surgery and a year of chemo 22 years ago. On Monday I meet with another doctor to get a second opinion, then will have to make a decision, and move forward this month on a plan of treatment. Like it was the first time, it was such a shock to hear the word "cancer" when I totally did not expect it. I dread having the surgery, because I am not a fan of pain, and also am worried about complications. So, it is hard to know for sure what to do. I understand if I have the radiation, my implants will likely need replaced. I would also worry constantly about another lump showing up. It seems like the best option is the mastectomy. We'll see what this second opinion doctor says. SUECBEACH, I feel for you, and I hope you hang in there. We all find that we are tougher than we ever imagined we could be. It is good you find peace in nature; that also helps me. Going for walks also helps relieve stress, or going out with friends to do something fun. Hmmm, believe I will go call a friend!