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UPDATED FROM j_self
3 months post
Hi my mini-update: MRI came back clear, no...
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Hi
my mini-update:
MRI came back clear, no evidence of any malignancy. BUT mammo showed some "slightly suspicious" microcalcifications in right breast, so i have to have a biopsy next week, and get those results before meeting with the onco surgeon, probably week of thanksgiving.... One step forward, one step back... but holding my own.
the BR itself is doing very well, went out and bought some new way more fitted blazers for work and feel fabulous!
hope everyone's doing well!
my mini-update:
MRI came back clear, no evidence of any malignancy. BUT mammo showed some "slightly suspicious" microcalcifications in right breast, so i have to have a biopsy next week, and get those results before meeting with the onco surgeon, probably week of thanksgiving.... One step forward, one step back... but holding my own.
the BR itself is doing very well, went out and bought some new way more fitted blazers for work and feel fabulous!
hope everyone's doing well!
UPDATED FROM j_self
2 months post
2+ months out.... quick update - gene test...
2+ months out....
quick update - gene test came back clean, "no mutation" so that was good news. have more tests first week of November (already !!!) , then meet with the oncology surgeon on Wednesday and find out what the recommendation for treatment will be. past month has been limbo, reading what i can, wondering about all the what-if's of potential treatments, whether i'll even get to keep the new girls :-( getting more (rhymes with witchy) as the appointment gets closer (feel sorry for the hub!) Not the experience i was expecting in August. life is about to shift, not sure i'm ready....
quick update - gene test came back clean, "no mutation" so that was good news. have more tests first week of November (already !!!) , then meet with the oncology surgeon on Wednesday and find out what the recommendation for treatment will be. past month has been limbo, reading what i can, wondering about all the what-if's of potential treatments, whether i'll even get to keep the new girls :-( getting more (rhymes with witchy) as the appointment gets closer (feel sorry for the hub!) Not the experience i was expecting in August. life is about to shift, not sure i'm ready....
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October 27, 2012
Funny you posted I was just thinking that it was almost November and that I wanted to message you and check in to see what is what... have been praying the whole time and will continue to do so .... I will be away from tomorrow til next saturday, but the hugs will still be going your way!.... You have every right to be _itchy.... you have been on a hell of a ride.... hugs to you dear friend!
October 28, 2012
thanks, margie
i check the forums every so often and am thankful for my friends like you on this site. I'll post results after the meeting with the surgeon.
hope you are well!
October 28, 2012
You have been in ny thoughts a lot still praying for you!! Please keep us updated!!
October 28, 2012
You have the power of all of our prayers behind you, and that can be powerful. Keep you chin and spirits up, and you'll weather this storm, too. As I've heard before,,,"this too shall pass..." Hugs
October 31, 2012
back at work after being out for 2 days due to Hurrican Sandy (too much down time, too much time to think). will be busy busy for the next few days so will keep my mind off things.
thanks to jacquie/faythfull and all sending me good thoughts and prayers. good to know i'm not alone
j
UPDATED FROM j_self
1 month post
Hi all so i'm 4.5 weeks out and feeling pretty...
hi all
so i'm 4.5 weeks out and feeling pretty good. healing well, just some slight goo under one breast, but usually only if the bra is too tight. in the past week i must have bought and returned like 20 different bras :-) current fav is warners/Friday bra. feels so weird to be "normal" (told the dh: so this must be what it feels lke to be normal sized!) Just a simple soft cup, no wire (of course), adjustable straps - and on sale at my local Kohls. are you ready: size 40Cstill have swelling and that burning/tightness, still a bit hard vs soft, but i'm lasting longer without issues every day. able to lift arms higher, bend a bit more. mo more advil even, just ocasional ice . will post up pics tonight.
finally got a copy of the full path report with goodnews/badnews/whatdoesthismean news. good: no evidence of invasive cancer (very good); bad: actually grade 3 (vs grade 2 which wasin prelim report) but with some indicators of potential for agressive growth. whatdoesthhismean news: some characteristics they found are indicators of slower growth. Having genetic counseling for breast cancer gene tomorrow, probably will be tested. then everything waits till november. (have i mentioned i hate waiting?) one day at a time. biggest problem: i don't feel like i'll get a chance to have too much fun with the girls before november >wink<
j
so i'm 4.5 weeks out and feeling pretty good. healing well, just some slight goo under one breast, but usually only if the bra is too tight. in the past week i must have bought and returned like 20 different bras :-) current fav is warners/Friday bra. feels so weird to be "normal" (told the dh: so this must be what it feels lke to be normal sized!) Just a simple soft cup, no wire (of course), adjustable straps - and on sale at my local Kohls. are you ready: size 40Cstill have swelling and that burning/tightness, still a bit hard vs soft, but i'm lasting longer without issues every day. able to lift arms higher, bend a bit more. mo more advil even, just ocasional ice . will post up pics tonight.
finally got a copy of the full path report with goodnews/badnews/whatdoesthismean news. good: no evidence of invasive cancer (very good); bad: actually grade 3 (vs grade 2 which wasin prelim report) but with some indicators of potential for agressive growth. whatdoesthhismean news: some characteristics they found are indicators of slower growth. Having genetic counseling for breast cancer gene tomorrow, probably will be tested. then everything waits till november. (have i mentioned i hate waiting?) one day at a time. biggest problem: i don't feel like i'll get a chance to have too much fun with the girls before november >wink<
j
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September 20, 2012
Hi, j_self. What a crazy confusing report! Let's hope the gene test is okay, and they decide they got all of it.
You look terrific!
You look terrific!
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