MyTurnNow VS The Beast - Round 2

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  • Skeezie
    Skeezie Member Posts: 586 Member
    #42
    mwallace1325 said:

    I'm so sorry
    I'm so sorry to hear about the recurrance. You're right in facing forward and once again hitting it "head on".
    Our prayers and love are with you. Don't ever worry about telling us anything. That's what's gotten us all this far.
    Keep fighting.

    marge

    I hope you can feel all of our prayers and
    gather strength from them for your journey to battle the beast again.

    Hugs, Judy :-)
  • mariam_11_09
    mariam_11_09 Member Posts: 691 Member
    #43
    Wow! Thank-you for sharing

    Wow! Thank-you for sharing this. Not only do we want to be able to support you in whatever way we can but it also offers us much to learn, from your courage and resolve to move forward in the way you are.

    You are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish well. Take care.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #44
    mariam_11_09 said:

    Wow! Thank-you for sharing

    Wow! Thank-you for sharing this. Not only do we want to be able to support you in whatever way we can but it also offers us much to learn, from your courage and resolve to move forward in the way you are.

    You are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish well. Take care.

    MyTurnNow
    I am very sorry and understand how devastating this news are. Please keep posting we will help you to go through your treatment. You have been a very positive influence for this board and have helped so many people and I am sure they appreciated your help. Please stay strong and positive.
    Sending a big hug.
  • bakerette
    bakerette Member Posts: 74
    #45
    You will come out on top of
    You will come out on top of this. You've done it before. When I first got my diagnosis I walked around with that deer in the headlights look for about a month. The depression was almost unbearable. But, I just had my bilateral mast. on the morning of July 16. I think I'm doing pretty good so far. stopped taking vicodin on day 3. Now, when it hurts I take one Tylenol. My sleep cycle is a little askew but, no biggie. And the depression is gone. What I'm saying is I'm a big whimp and I'm doing o.k. I know you can too!
    Happy thoughts and lots of prayers for you.
    Dianna
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #46
    bakerette said:

    You will come out on top of
    You will come out on top of this. You've done it before. When I first got my diagnosis I walked around with that deer in the headlights look for about a month. The depression was almost unbearable. But, I just had my bilateral mast. on the morning of July 16. I think I'm doing pretty good so far. stopped taking vicodin on day 3. Now, when it hurts I take one Tylenol. My sleep cycle is a little askew but, no biggie. And the depression is gone. What I'm saying is I'm a big whimp and I'm doing o.k. I know you can too!
    Happy thoughts and lots of prayers for you.
    Dianna

    :(
    I am so sorry that I am posting to this so late. I didn't see it until now. I am so shocked and so saddened by your recurrence. I just don't know what to say right now.

    Please know that I am with you all of the way! I will help you to fight the beast again!

    I will put you in my prayers My Turn Now!


    Please keep us updated on how you are doing. We sisters want to know!


    Sue :)
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #47
    Feel It?
    You know - that tightness in your upper body? Feeling like a blanket being wrapped tight around you? That's all of us hugging you. We will all walk this journey with you, sending you all our thoughts, prayers, and HUGS!
    Pat
  • ppurdin
    ppurdin Member Posts: 1,181 Member
    #48
    Myturnnow
    Hi,I am so sorry to hear about your reacurance.Its our worse nightmare that we have to fight this battle again.But your strong and will do it.It makes me appriatte dancing with Ned even more.But I also know one day I could be dealing with it again also.My Prayers are with you. Ppurdin.
  • weazer
    weazer Member Posts: 440
    #49
    ppurdin said:

    Myturnnow
    Hi,I am so sorry to hear about your reacurance.Its our worse nightmare that we have to fight this battle again.But your strong and will do it.It makes me appriatte dancing with Ned even more.But I also know one day I could be dealing with it again also.My Prayers are with you. Ppurdin.

    My Turn Now
    My Thoughts and prayers are with you and know that we are all here for you.
    Take care sister.
    Weazer aka Karie
  • sal314
    sal314 Member Posts: 599 Member
    #50
    It's Just ANother "Lump" in the road!...
    Dear MTN,

    So sorry to hear about your recurrance. But sounds like you found it early! That's good. If it makes you feel better, I have a friend who has had 4 recurrances and is still here 10 years later!! So...try not to worry too much. If they caught it early you're ahead of the beast!

    Good luck with your appointments and PLEASE don't feel like you have to hide your bad news. That's what this group is for...to help each other through the good, not so good, and everything in between! :)

    Keep us posted and keep postitive!:)

    Blessings,
    Sally
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #51
    sal314 said:

    It's Just ANother "Lump" in the road!...
    Dear MTN,

    So sorry to hear about your recurrance. But sounds like you found it early! That's good. If it makes you feel better, I have a friend who has had 4 recurrances and is still here 10 years later!! So...try not to worry too much. If they caught it early you're ahead of the beast!

    Good luck with your appointments and PLEASE don't feel like you have to hide your bad news. That's what this group is for...to help each other through the good, not so good, and everything in between! :)

    Keep us posted and keep postitive!:)

    Blessings,
    Sally

    Hey MyTurnNow, don't forget
    Hey MyTurnNow, don't forget to keep us updated on you, your tests, what's going on, just how you are feeling.

    All of your sisters in pink here love you and we want to help you in anyway that we can.

    Hope you had a great day today!


    Sue :)
  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
    #52
    Ritzy said:

    Hey MyTurnNow, don't forget
    Hey MyTurnNow, don't forget to keep us updated on you, your tests, what's going on, just how you are feeling.

    All of your sisters in pink here love you and we want to help you in anyway that we can.

    Hope you had a great day today!


    Sue :)

    Hate to read about the
    Hate to read about the recurrence. You have a great attitude, and we all know you WILL win.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #53
    Ritzy said:

    Hey MyTurnNow, don't forget
    Hey MyTurnNow, don't forget to keep us updated on you, your tests, what's going on, just how you are feeling.

    All of your sisters in pink here love you and we want to help you in anyway that we can.

    Hope you had a great day today!


    Sue :)

    Sue, here's what I know, so
    Sue, here's what I know, so far. I had my PET scan Tuesday but haven't gotten the results from that yet. Probably today or tomorrow. I met with my surgeon on Tuesday also. Her recommendation is a mastectomy. I totally agree but I want to take it a step further and I want a bi-lateral mastectomy. I am meeting today with the plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction. I will then get back with my surgeon and she will schedule the surgery.

    I spoke with my medical oncologist by phone yesterday and she is extremely surprised that the cancer is back. I had just finished chemo in 10/09, rads in 12/09 and have been taking Arimidex since 1/10. She has requested some additional testing on the biopsy that was done last week. There is a possibility that I will not have to do chemo again. But, until the final pathology of the tumor and lymph nodes is completed, it's unknown. She did tell me that once surgery and the final pathology report is complete, she will take my case before the tumor board and get input on recommended treatments from her peers. I will meet with her 3 weeks or so after surgery.

    So, that's my update so far. I'll let you all know when my surgery is scheduled.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #54
    MyTurnNow said:

    Sue, here's what I know, so
    Sue, here's what I know, so far. I had my PET scan Tuesday but haven't gotten the results from that yet. Probably today or tomorrow. I met with my surgeon on Tuesday also. Her recommendation is a mastectomy. I totally agree but I want to take it a step further and I want a bi-lateral mastectomy. I am meeting today with the plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction. I will then get back with my surgeon and she will schedule the surgery.

    I spoke with my medical oncologist by phone yesterday and she is extremely surprised that the cancer is back. I had just finished chemo in 10/09, rads in 12/09 and have been taking Arimidex since 1/10. She has requested some additional testing on the biopsy that was done last week. There is a possibility that I will not have to do chemo again. But, until the final pathology of the tumor and lymph nodes is completed, it's unknown. She did tell me that once surgery and the final pathology report is complete, she will take my case before the tumor board and get input on recommended treatments from her peers. I will meet with her 3 weeks or so after surgery.

    So, that's my update so far. I'll let you all know when my surgery is scheduled.

    Your experience sounds so
    Your experience sounds so familiar! When I was diagnosed, I had to have a mastectomy (large tumor), but I wanted a bilateral. Docs wouldn't do it. Then 2 of my sisters got the beast and docs strongly recommended getting the other breast removed.

    And here is my little sister's story. She had a very small cancer on mammogram. Docs recommended a lumpectomy and she said no. She chose bilateral mastectomy because she already had 2 sisters with the disease. The surgery went well and they discovered that she had another lesion that they didn't know about in the same breast. We don't know if they would have gotten it with a lumpectomy?

    But here's the good news--we are all still here. My little sister has been about 15 yrs out (1 local recurrence many years ago). My older sis had DCIS and has never had a recurrence (had a bilateral mastectomy and no other treatment). I had the worst case (Stage IIIA) and have been 23 yrs.

    So hang in there! My thoughts and prayers are with you no matter what you decide!
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
    #55
    MyTurnNow said:

    Sue, here's what I know, so
    Sue, here's what I know, so far. I had my PET scan Tuesday but haven't gotten the results from that yet. Probably today or tomorrow. I met with my surgeon on Tuesday also. Her recommendation is a mastectomy. I totally agree but I want to take it a step further and I want a bi-lateral mastectomy. I am meeting today with the plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction. I will then get back with my surgeon and she will schedule the surgery.

    I spoke with my medical oncologist by phone yesterday and she is extremely surprised that the cancer is back. I had just finished chemo in 10/09, rads in 12/09 and have been taking Arimidex since 1/10. She has requested some additional testing on the biopsy that was done last week. There is a possibility that I will not have to do chemo again. But, until the final pathology of the tumor and lymph nodes is completed, it's unknown. She did tell me that once surgery and the final pathology report is complete, she will take my case before the tumor board and get input on recommended treatments from her peers. I will meet with her 3 weeks or so after surgery.

    So, that's my update so far. I'll let you all know when my surgery is scheduled.

    You're still in my thoughts and prayers, MyTurn
    I'm so glad to see your update -- even if you don't really have any news yet! I'm just so sorry that you're having to go through all of this again so soon.

    I look for something from you every time I check the board -- know that you're front and center in my thoughts and prayers and hopes for a clear PET scan!

    Traci
  • Mama G
    Mama G Member Posts: 762
    #56
    TraciInLA said:

    You're still in my thoughts and prayers, MyTurn
    I'm so glad to see your update -- even if you don't really have any news yet! I'm just so sorry that you're having to go through all of this again so soon.

    I look for something from you every time I check the board -- know that you're front and center in my thoughts and prayers and hopes for a clear PET scan!

    Traci

    CANCER SUCKS!!!
    Everyone has said all I wanted to say, and most of them said it way better than I would have.
    What an amazing site to have. Can you feel all the support/love/caring we all feel for you?
    I don't know if this helps, but my feeling is that if I HAVE to have a recurrance I hope it's in my boob because you can just cut it off and throw it away! Plus I've been through the treatments and know I survived, so I know I could do it again if need be. OF COURSE I'm praying that doesn't happen, but I'm saying it could be worse....
    God bless and keep you safe in His loving care.
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    #57
    MyTurnNow said:

    Sue, here's what I know, so
    Sue, here's what I know, so far. I had my PET scan Tuesday but haven't gotten the results from that yet. Probably today or tomorrow. I met with my surgeon on Tuesday also. Her recommendation is a mastectomy. I totally agree but I want to take it a step further and I want a bi-lateral mastectomy. I am meeting today with the plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction. I will then get back with my surgeon and she will schedule the surgery.

    I spoke with my medical oncologist by phone yesterday and she is extremely surprised that the cancer is back. I had just finished chemo in 10/09, rads in 12/09 and have been taking Arimidex since 1/10. She has requested some additional testing on the biopsy that was done last week. There is a possibility that I will not have to do chemo again. But, until the final pathology of the tumor and lymph nodes is completed, it's unknown. She did tell me that once surgery and the final pathology report is complete, she will take my case before the tumor board and get input on recommended treatments from her peers. I will meet with her 3 weeks or so after surgery.

    So, that's my update so far. I'll let you all know when my surgery is scheduled.

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you
    that you don't need chemo this time around.
    I hope you are keeping your sprits high and
    just sucking all the strength you need from this site.

    Keep us posted on your surgery date, so that we can
    send positive energy your way.

    Lots of hugs,

    Ayse
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #58
    MyTurnNow said:

    Sue, here's what I know, so
    Sue, here's what I know, so far. I had my PET scan Tuesday but haven't gotten the results from that yet. Probably today or tomorrow. I met with my surgeon on Tuesday also. Her recommendation is a mastectomy. I totally agree but I want to take it a step further and I want a bi-lateral mastectomy. I am meeting today with the plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction. I will then get back with my surgeon and she will schedule the surgery.

    I spoke with my medical oncologist by phone yesterday and she is extremely surprised that the cancer is back. I had just finished chemo in 10/09, rads in 12/09 and have been taking Arimidex since 1/10. She has requested some additional testing on the biopsy that was done last week. There is a possibility that I will not have to do chemo again. But, until the final pathology of the tumor and lymph nodes is completed, it's unknown. She did tell me that once surgery and the final pathology report is complete, she will take my case before the tumor board and get input on recommended treatments from her peers. I will meet with her 3 weeks or so after surgery.

    So, that's my update so far. I'll let you all know when my surgery is scheduled.

    Thanks for the update!
    Be sure and let us know your PET scan results when you can. I guess I worry a lot about you, but, that is my job! lol

    That would be so great if you don't have to do chemo. I will pray for that!

    I am glad that your oncologist is going to additional testing. This is so soon for the cancer to come back. My heart just aches for you..I am so sorry


    And yes, let us know your surgery date so that we can all jump on the bus to be there for you.

    Sue :)
  • terri805
    terri805 Member Posts: 122
    #59
    Ritzy said:

    Thanks for the update!
    Be sure and let us know your PET scan results when you can. I guess I worry a lot about you, but, that is my job! lol

    That would be so great if you don't have to do chemo. I will pray for that!

    I am glad that your oncologist is going to additional testing. This is so soon for the cancer to come back. My heart just aches for you..I am so sorry


    And yes, let us know your surgery date so that we can all jump on the bus to be there for you.

    Sue :)

    My thoughts are with you My Turn Now
    I am so very sorry to hear the bad news but you seem like a true warrior and you will prevail. You will be in my prayers and I wish you the best as you march toward your new battle. Hugs.
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #60
    terri805 said:

    My thoughts are with you My Turn Now
    I am so very sorry to hear the bad news but you seem like a true warrior and you will prevail. You will be in my prayers and I wish you the best as you march toward your new battle. Hugs.

    Thank you for your update
    I was thinking about you. You have a good treatment plan and timetable in place. If it is cancer (maybe not), it has been caught early. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Wishing your PET Scan comes back negative.
    Hugs,
    New Flower
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #61
    terri805 said:

    My thoughts are with you My Turn Now
    I am so very sorry to hear the bad news but you seem like a true warrior and you will prevail. You will be in my prayers and I wish you the best as you march toward your new battle. Hugs.

    Thanks for the update! I
    Thanks for the update! I have been watching for word from you.

    Do let us know your surgery date, so, we can all send you prayers and hugs!


    Hugs, Leeza

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