Update on me

tjhay
tjhay Member Posts: 655
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Since I am here I guess I should give you an update. A week and a half before Thankdsgiving i had a double mastectomy with trans flap reconstruction, then a few days before X-Mass I had the second phase of reconstruction, my doctor actually gave me my nipples at that time. so all that is left is the tatoos and the clean up of the scar tissue on my belly. The pathology report came back with cancer in the left breast again. However all was gotten with the mastectomy. My onconolgist is waiting for the slides from last cancer to see if it is the same cancer or a new one. The outlook is good, and Wendy and I are planning a trip to England in April, so as you can see we believe in the best.
tj
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  • carlie48
    carlie48 Member Posts: 3
    The best for you!
    I remember you helping me in so many ways when I was on here about a year ago! England is a wonderful place and you both have a great time. You are a fighter and a mentor, so get on the gloves. You look great!!!!! Carlie
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159
    Because I "see" you on FB,
    Because I "see" you on FB, everything was a blur except for one thing...England in April. Reggie and I will be in Europe then too!!! OMG...could the 4 of us tear up some unsuspecting English village or what?????? We need to talk!
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
    Believe in the best...yes!
    Believe in the best...yes! You have inspired me this morning, thanks. How great to have a trip to look forward to.
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    TJ, great to see you!!
    TJ, great to see you!! Sorry to read about the best coming back but you sound very positive and I'm glad. Have a wonderful time in England and wouldn't that be cool to meet up with Chen and Reggie. Better get those attorney's on retainer NOW. LOL.
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    MyTurnNow said:

    TJ, great to see you!!
    TJ, great to see you!! Sorry to read about the best coming back but you sound very positive and I'm glad. Have a wonderful time in England and wouldn't that be cool to meet up with Chen and Reggie. Better get those attorney's on retainer NOW. LOL.

    Uh Oh alert the media!!! Was
    Uh Oh alert the media!!! Was wondering after you post yesterday. glad everything is looking good. and have a great trip.
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
    Awww, dear TJ...
    Nothing I can say here that you don't already know.

    With love to you & Wendy,
    Susan xo xo
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    it is so good to hear from
    it is so good to hear from you but I am saddened by your news. But I know you are a fighter and that Wendy and you will battle this together. Have a great time in England. Are you trying to book some engagements for our band? LOL Let us know the results when you get them and know I have you in my prayers.

    Stef
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    tj
    you have a positive attitude that's I'm sure will keep you safe. I'll pray for good news.
    {{hugs}} Char
  • jk1952
    jk1952 Member Posts: 613
    cahjah75 said:

    tj
    you have a positive attitude that's I'm sure will keep you safe. I'll pray for good news.
    {{hugs}} Char

    I didn't realize that they
    I didn't realize that they found cancer in your breast: that stinks. I'm hoping that there's no more treatment needed.

    But, I'm so happy to hear that you and Wendy are going to England. That sounds wonderful!

    Joyce
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    Whew! What a holiday season
    Whew! What a holiday season for you. And WHAT a birthday present (with nipples, even). Hurray that the outlook is good and hurray for that trip to England. xoxoxox Lynn
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    lynn1950 said:

    Whew! What a holiday season
    Whew! What a holiday season for you. And WHAT a birthday present (with nipples, even). Hurray that the outlook is good and hurray for that trip to England. xoxoxox Lynn

    Nice to see you
    We have been missing you here.
    Wishing you no any cancer treatment ever and good weather in England
    New Flower
  • Wolfi
    Wolfi Member Posts: 425
    England sounds nice
    TJ,

    I'm glad your bilateral mastectomy got all of the cancer. It sucks that they found more in your left breast.

    I wish you the best of luck and hope you two have a wonderful time in England. I hope you post some pictures of your trip for us to see after you get back.

    Take care and don't try to do too much.

    Wolfi
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    cahjah75 said:

    tj
    you have a positive attitude that's I'm sure will keep you safe. I'll pray for good news.
    {{hugs}} Char

    Praying for good news for
    Praying for good news for you! Have a great trip!


    Hugs, Diane
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
    Hi tj
    I'm glad you're doing well. Have a great trip to Europe.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    laurissa said:

    Hi tj
    I'm glad you're doing well. Have a great trip to Europe.

    Glad your surgery is behind
    Glad your surgery is behind you now, and, glad the cancer is gone! Have a really fun trip and take pics!


    Lex
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member

    Nice to see you
    We have been missing you here.
    Wishing you no any cancer treatment ever and good weather in England
    New Flower

    Sorry to read about your
    Sorry to read about your surgery, but, sounds like all went well.


    Have a safe and fun trip.


    Hugs, Debby
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    Alexis F said:

    Glad your surgery is behind
    Glad your surgery is behind you now, and, glad the cancer is gone! Have a really fun trip and take pics!


    Lex

    Hey, Miss TJHay .. Long time no hear from ...
    I am elated that you are living your LIFE. Cancer in the left breast, same as here .. Bilateral Mastectomy on 1/12/10 .. 1 year ago, finished TCH late December 2009, finished with 1 year of Herceptin late August 2010 .. Whew! Trying to recover and get back to normal..

    Glad to see that you are a few steps in front of me. Living in New York and traveling to Europe .. how grand!

    Hap hap Happy for you.

    Vicki Sam
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
    VickiSam said:

    Hey, Miss TJHay .. Long time no hear from ...
    I am elated that you are living your LIFE. Cancer in the left breast, same as here .. Bilateral Mastectomy on 1/12/10 .. 1 year ago, finished TCH late December 2009, finished with 1 year of Herceptin late August 2010 .. Whew! Trying to recover and get back to normal..

    Glad to see that you are a few steps in front of me. Living in New York and traveling to Europe .. how grand!

    Hap hap Happy for you.

    Vicki Sam

    I haven't seen you on the
    I haven't seen you on the boards much, i was not aware that you were getting a double masectomy and reconstruction done. I have heard that is a rough recovery. Do you know if you need to have any more chemo? Planning your trip to Endland will keep you busy for the next few months
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    VickiSam said:

    Hey, Miss TJHay .. Long time no hear from ...
    I am elated that you are living your LIFE. Cancer in the left breast, same as here .. Bilateral Mastectomy on 1/12/10 .. 1 year ago, finished TCH late December 2009, finished with 1 year of Herceptin late August 2010 .. Whew! Trying to recover and get back to normal..

    Glad to see that you are a few steps in front of me. Living in New York and traveling to Europe .. how grand!

    Hap hap Happy for you.

    Vicki Sam

    Sorry that you had a
    Sorry that you had a mastectomy. I pray you are healing well by now, and, dancing with NED.


    Have a great trip overseas!
  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
    tj.
    i have missed you on line . hang in there good luck and have fun in England. love abd hugs comming your way