Surgery Scheduled
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Warm welcome, elentzelentz said:good choice
I'm 32 years old (just had second child in April)and I just had a radical mastectomy. My margins and nodes were clear, but I still feel good about my choice. The type of BC I have is very rare and I don't want to have to have it reoccur. I've just been telling myself, "This is what I need to do to take care of myself." Good luck!
Glad you've joined us, though sorry for your diagnosis.
We're all here to support and encourage each other. Visit often, whenever you'd like.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
Good luck with your surgeryChristmas Girl said:Best wishes to you, Maryann
Although it's a whirlwind, I'm glad to know things have moved along quickly for you. And, your upcoming surgery will be your first very big step along the journey. I'll be hoping for the best possible outcome.
While you're waiting for that day, try your best to take very good care of yourself. And please visit us here, whenever you like, whenever you need.
Kind regards, Susan
Good luck with your surgery Maryann! Please update us when you can!0 -
Welcome elentzelentz said:good choice
I'm 32 years old (just had second child in April)and I just had a radical mastectomy. My margins and nodes were clear, but I still feel good about my choice. The type of BC I have is very rare and I don't want to have to have it reoccur. I've just been telling myself, "This is what I need to do to take care of myself." Good luck!
Just want to welcome you to the boards and glad you found us. We are there for you. dmc0 -
Understandmaryannrogers said:I probably won't be on the
I probably won't be on the computer much as I have so much to get ready. I'll be staying at my daughter's house for awhile before coming home.
Will be posting more then. Thank you all for your support. I'm so glad I found this place.
Love,
Maryann
Maryann we'll be waiting for you when you feel like coming back. Give yourself time to heal and let your daughter pamper you a bit-you deserve it. dmc0 -
PET SCANKristin N said:Be sure and let us know how
Be sure and let us know how you are doing Maryann! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Has anyone needed a PET Scan for pre-op surgery?
I had to have one done, and my surgeon called and said this was the most important test that needed to be cleared and mine was good. No cancer found anywhere else.
Maryann0 -
PET SCANKristin N said:Be sure and let us know how
Be sure and let us know how you are doing Maryann! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Has anyone needed a PET Scan for pre-op surgery?
I had to have one done, and my surgeon called and said this was the most important test that needed to be cleared and mine was good. No cancer found anywhere else.
Maryann0 -
Sorry I posted this twice.maryannrogers said:PET SCAN
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Has anyone needed a PET Scan for pre-op surgery?
I had to have one done, and my surgeon called and said this was the most important test that needed to be cleared and mine was good. No cancer found anywhere else.
Maryann
Sorry I posted this twice. Still am trying to find out how this works.0 -
Hi Maryann, I know it's
Hi Maryann,
I know it's scary right now. That is so normal and we have all been through that. You have made the right decision because nobody knows you better than you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers on the 23rd.
Love and gentle hugs, Donna0 -
Great news from the scan!maryannrogers said:Sorry I posted this twice.
Sorry I posted this twice. Still am trying to find out how this works.
Thanks for sharing! Again, best wishes to you on Tuesday. Glad to know you'll be staying with your daughter. Please do visit us afterwards, whenever you can.
Kind regards, Susan
P.S.: Those double/triple posts happen, to all of us. My tricks: don't click on "Post comment" more than once. Often, it just takes a little time... Also, another member suggested to me to go back and "edit" the duplicates by deleting the text. However, the fields must hold something - so, I just put in a "." (period) for both the Subject and Comment.0 -
Yes, Maryanne, I didmaryannrogers said:Sorry I posted this twice.
Sorry I posted this twice. Still am trying to find out how this works.
My surgeon ordered it to rule out the chance that the cancer went anywhere else. The only thing they found on mine were cyst on my ovaries. So glad you got good news with that!
Pammy 0 -
Just want to say hi elentzelentz said:good choice
I'm 32 years old (just had second child in April)and I just had a radical mastectomy. My margins and nodes were clear, but I still feel good about my choice. The type of BC I have is very rare and I don't want to have to have it reoccur. I've just been telling myself, "This is what I need to do to take care of myself." Good luck!
Just want to say hi elentz and welcome! I wish you the best!0 -
PET SCANmaryannrogers said:PET SCAN
Has anyone needed a PET Scan for pre-op surgery?
I had to have one done, and my surgeon called and said this was the most important test that needed to be cleared and mine was good. No cancer found anywhere else.
Maryann
I had a pet scan before the surgery and half way through it started banging on the top and screaming "get me out of here"!!!! It was hot and close and I got so sick to my stomach after drinking that yucky stuff. Now I hear they have a pill. Where am we? In some 3rd world nation that they make us drink that slime? Ha hahahaha. The technician gave me the disk the scan was on and I copied it into my computer before I gave it to the oncologist. I hope I never have to do that again, but I suppose it was necessary. Again, praying for you!!!
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Wishing you good luck ondjteach said:Hi Maryann, I know it's
Hi Maryann,
I know it's scary right now. That is so normal and we have all been through that. You have made the right decision because nobody knows you better than you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers on the 23rd.
Love and gentle hugs, Donna
Wishing you good luck on your surgery Maryann!0 -
PET Scan Clear!maryannrogers said:PET SCAN
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Has anyone needed a PET Scan for pre-op surgery?
I had to have one done, and my surgeon called and said this was the most important test that needed to be cleared and mine was good. No cancer found anywhere else.
Maryann
Maryann,
That's fantastic news! Doesn't it feel great to get some good news every now and again? I had the PET done (about a year after surgery) and I'm so claustophobic that by the time I was finished I had such deep indentations from my fingernails that my palms were pink and almsot ready to bleed! I was never told I had to go inside a tunnel! Ugh! Crazy as it may sound, though, I liked the coconut-flavored drink. If it hadn't been radioactive, I probably would have asked for more.
Again, congrats on the great news!
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Good Luck tomorrow andcwestbro said:Best wishes to you Mary
Best wishes to you Mary Anne, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!! Stay strong and wishing you comfort and peace!
~cherri
Good Luck tomorrow and hoping you have a fast recovery. I had mastectomey in January,I will be thinking of you.
Kim0
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