I'm here for you too.

Just don't know what else to say.

Donna

My appointment with the oncologist is at 2 and I'm leaving now. I can't even believe I'm saying that word. I just want to know more and I'm terrified of what he's going to say.

My horoscope was right on today:

Today you should be extra careful about health, Scorpio. There may be a dicey response to something you eat, or an unexpected weather problem that you are not prepared for: either way there is a good chance that you may get the first signs of a coming infection or disturbance. This problem will also affect your mood, so be extra cautious, drink plenty of water, and at first signs of any symptoms at all, consult a doctor. This may not be difficult unless you try to ignore it.

we will be right here for you ....
:hug::hug::hug:
beth

Dear BJ
 

sending you blessings!

:grouphug:

~ waves ~ also here, awaiting your news...

My thoughts and prayers are with you BJ.

Let us know how it went.... :hug:

(Hey, that's my horoscope too as Im Scorpio !)

P.S. Im not sure if you would like to listen to them or not, but I see plenty breast cancer patients everyday all of them with positive stories.... :)

I have seen how, through the years, treatments and strategies are gettung better and better... so, you will be fine ! I swear ! :hug:

Stay positive, stay strong...

I feel better now that we have a plan of attack. I feel like I have a little more control over the whole situation. The staff was wonderful. I went in saying that I was not going to cry but the first thing the nurse did was hug me and I just lost it. The surgeon was very straight forward and had "this is what we are going to do to fight this" attitude.

We discussed the results of the MRI and the pathology report. The MRI showed that the left breast was still clear. The path report states that there is a mixture of cells, both lobular and ductal as well as invasive and in situ. We discussed my options and I have decided to do the lumpectomy with radiation as well as the SNL biopsy and the removal of any nodes if necessary. The surgeon was very comfortable with my decision. She said after the surgery and the results are back, then I will meet with an oncologist to discuss radiation treatments. I am praying so hard for clean nodes and clear margins.

And I was lucky in that she had a cancellation next Friday. I will also have the sentinel node biopsy (and anxillary node dissection if needed) at that time. She started explaining it to me, but when she told me about the needle with the wire attached, I freaked out and didn't really hear the rest (I have a rather immature, irrational fear of needles that I can't seem to rise above). Anyway, here's what my surgery is:

Right breast MRI needle localization lumpectomy with lymph node centography mapping and sentinel node biopsy w/ possible anxillary node dissection.

I got the schedule from my surgeon's scheduler and this is my day: 8:30AM injection, 12:30PM scan, 1:00PM MRI needle, and 2:40PM lumpectomy. Home hopefully later in the evening.

And then, I’ll walk out of there, hopefully, cancer free.

Oooh BJ
 

Of course i will continue to send you blessings and warm wishes... even beyond next Friday.

But you really do sound in good hands... It sounds like a great plan with immediate contingency-based options for your safety.

Well done in elaborating all this together with the surgeon, too. ((( hugs ))) Btw, i think, if i could hug your surgeon, i would hug him too! (is he cute?) ;):D

the way you have described the appointment, his attitude, and the whole discussion and final decisions about the process inspires me with confidence, and i'm guessing it does you too.

Of course, I too hope you have clean sentinels and clean margins.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I am relieved to hear the concrete steps that will get you cancer-free again.

((((((( :heartthrob: hugs :heartthrob: )))))))

~ waves ~

God will be right there with you BJ.... during the whole process... holding your hand :hug:

My prayers and thought are with you... and will until you inform me you are cancer free...

I see breast cancer cells died and being destroyed everyday under my microscope... they literally dissapear, they are completely destroyed with radiation and the drugs used (like tamoxifen and adriamicin....), so, in your case, it wont be the exception :) :hug:

All the best for you. Keep me posted.

:hug:

Just so floored for the change and challenges BJ, I am sending you love and prayers. Work can be a way for diversion for a little while.
Wish I could send a box of hugs one a day, and a kiss on the forehead goodnight.
:hug:di

Sending prayers
 

Dear BJ,
It sounds like you are holding up well.


And I am happy to hear about the wonderful staff and the surgeon with a plan that you can be on board with.

M.