Dis Breast Cancer Survivors - GAGWTA!

[NHAnn]

NHAnn - what is the clinical trial for? Glad to hear all went well.

It's for early stage BC patients, post-menopausal, randomized to take either Tamoxifen or Arimidex after surgery/radiation, to see if one is better in preventing recurrence or new cancers.

Great pic Laura...and thanks !

have a great Friday!

 

[Mom2Ashli]

kkann - Your name was already on my list. You must have replied to my Awareness thread back in April. I have you down as a 4-year Survivor.

JoannaOhio - I have added you.

NHann - I received your PM.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Linda, I too am so moved by your post...

I'm moved your moved...

Glad you enjoyed my story, thanks for listening and thanks for your support.

I'm off to my Relay today. Man, I didn't know how much work it was to get this team organized. But I think we're in good shape. Now we just have to worry about having a good time.

I'll be thinking of all of you tonight at 9pm during the Luminary Ceremony.

 

[mickeymost]

Good evening everyone

Just wanted to give an update on me and to send P and PD to everyone (we can all use it now it then)

The breast surgeon took a needle biopsy of the nodule. Not such good news today. He said it came back abnormal ductal tissue, suspicious. He tells me he's about 90% sure it will be cancer. I can't believe this. I know mastectomy is not 100%, but it's usually 90%. I just don't know how lucky I can be. You think I could win the lottery or something, but no I just have the bad luck. I have to go and have a biopsy on Thurs to see what it definately is. I don't even know where to go from here. I can't have radiation again, I've already done that. I pray I don't have to have chemo again. I'm so annoyed, I've been taking Tamoxifen for 2 years, gained 25 pounds, and for what????? It's all so very frustrating. I don't know how I'm going to be able to tell my kids again if it is CA, we've all been through the wringer on this, I don't want them to have to go through it all again.

I'm trying to stay positive he said there is that 10% chance and I've been through so much already that maybe I'll catch a break this time.

All prayers are welcomed

Kelly

 

[Pugdog007]

Good evening everyone

Just wanted to give an update on me and to send P and PD to everyone (we can all use it now it then)

The breast surgeon took a needle biopsy of the nodule. Not such good news today. He said it came back abnormal ductal tissue, suspicious. He tells me he's about 90% sure it will be cancer. I can't believe this. I know mastectomy is not 100%, but it's usually 90%. I just don't know how lucky I can be. You think I could win the lottery or something, but no I just have the bad luck. I have to go and have a biopsy on Thurs to see what it definately is. I don't even know where to go from here. I can't have radiation again, I've already done that. I pray I don't have to have chemo again. I'm so annoyed, I've been taking Tamoxifen for 2 years, gained 25 pounds, and for what????? It's all so very frustrating. I don't know how I'm going to be able to tell my kids again if it is CA, we've all been through the wringer on this, I don't want them to have to go through it all again.

I'm trying to stay positive he said there is that 10% chance and I've been through so much already that maybe I'll catch a break this time.

All prayers are welcomed

Kelly

Prayers to you Kelly. I came into this thread tonight after seeing the most amazing story on Dateline of a breast cancer survivor. The woman had incredible courage and determination. She was truly inspiring. She has been diagnosed and survived 3 or 4 different diagnoses in both breasts as well as her breast cavity, the first diagnosis came when she was only 30. I believe she said she is 45 now and has been cancer-free for one year this time.

I know you must be discouraged right now. Please keep the faith and try to stay positive. I will be thinking positive thoughts and praying for you.

Ginger

 

[snappy]

I am so sorry to hear your news, Kelly. I too think it is time for you to catch a break on this. It will seem like an eternity till Thursday I am sure. Please let us know when your appointment time is on Thursday. I would like to be praying for you at the time you are scheduled for the biopsy.

Please continue to focus on the positive. You sound like a real fighter. You have been through a lot in the past and come through it. I really admire that strength.

I think being a BC survivor, especially a young one, forces you to show your true mettle. I used to be afraid to go to the dentist, have blood drawn, etc. I don't know how I managed getting through three pregnancies. I guess it was the "prize" of a baby. Now, although I worry about a recurrence, at least I feel like I have educated myself enough on what I am up against. I am not totally in the dark like before.

I will be praying for a good outcome for you today through Thursday, Kelly.

 

[laurabelle]

(((((((((((Kelly))))))))))))))
You absolutely have my prayers sista! As a fellow survivor with bi-lateral masts, I can imagine how you're feeling about this. I'm glad that little lump was easy to find though. That's what they tell me after masts, it's usually easy to find...And I don't know if it helps in the least right now, but I have many friends surviving multiple cancer diagnosis, like the woman Ginger saw in the story last night (I wish I would have seen it too). It's tougher, but you can do it. You've seen what you're made of, what you've survived already. I'm praying for strength and encouragement and for your survivor spirit sista, to win this battle!

 

[laurabelle]

I'm moved your moved...

Glad you enjoyed my story, thanks for listening and thanks for your support.

I'm off to my Relay today. Man, I didn't know how much work it was to get this team organized. But I think we're in good shape. Now we just have to worry about having a good time.

I'll be thinking of all of you tonight at 9pm during the Luminary Ceremony.

Linda,
I'm sure it was beautiful! Please post pics when you get back home.

 

[NHAnn]

Oh Kelly...just want to add my hugs and good wishes to what everyone else has said...........

 

[Miss Mickey Mania]

Kelly, thoughts and prayers are with you. What a difficult time for you, and yes you are right to be frustrated. It is time for you to catch a break.

Louise

 

[laurabelle]

I'm not a big t.v. watcher and I just found out some of my friends were on Dateline last night- the show Ginger saw. They were at the Young Survival Coalition conference in Philly last Feb. (I didn't go this year) and they showed them attending the conference. I don't think any of them were interviewed. One of my friends mom taped it...I can't wait to see it!

 

[Feralpeg]

Good evening everyone

Just wanted to give an update on me and to send P and PD to everyone (we can all use it now it then)

The breast surgeon took a needle biopsy of the nodule. Not such good news today. He said it came back abnormal ductal tissue, suspicious. He tells me he's about 90% sure it will be cancer. I can't believe this. I know mastectomy is not 100%, but it's usually 90%. I just don't know how lucky I can be. You think I could win the lottery or something, but no I just have the bad luck. I have to go and have a biopsy on Thurs to see what it definately is. I don't even know where to go from here. I can't have radiation again, I've already done that. I pray I don't have to have chemo again. I'm so annoyed, I've been taking Tamoxifen for 2 years, gained 25 pounds, and for what????? It's all so very frustrating. I don't know how I'm going to be able to tell my kids again if it is CA, we've all been through the wringer on this, I don't want them to have to go through it all again.

I'm trying to stay positive he said there is that 10% chance and I've been through so much already that maybe I'll catch a break this time.

All prayers are welcomed

Kelly

Kelly,

So sorry to hear this. You will be in my prayers.

 

[mickeymost]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you all updated as I find out more.

I'm so glad I have all of you who truely understand

On a good note we finally sold our house after almost 3 mos. I can't believe I got such good news and such bad news in the same day.

I am keeping the faith and still refuse to let this get the best of me. Positive is the only way to be. It's just the not knowing what I will have to go through after the biopsy that has me upset. I see the oncologist on Fri anyway for my 6 mo check up, guess I timed that right.

Thanks again for all of your well wished and

Kelly

 

[disneylizzy]

More prayers to you Kelly - you will be strong because you are surrounded by love and support. You will be strong because you have to be - for your kids. One foot in front of the other.

If you can get a hold of that Dateline show, the woman's attitude was truly inspirational. She wasn't perfect, she wasn't a tower of strength, but she came through. I would love to see that show again.

 

[Cruise04]

Kelly - I too wanted to add my hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Disney Debbie]

Hugs from me as well Kelly.

 

[NHAnn]

Hi all...from the sweltering northeast...near 100 today...phew.
Had a fun trip down to Massachusetts for a DISmeet at the Rainforest Cafe for lunch though. Had hoped to meet JennyMominRI, but she ended up not be able to come
Don't know if you folks saw her thread yesterday about her difficulty in getting sufficient quantity of one of her expensive meds...her insurance will no longer pay for the quantity she needs per month

Kelly...still thinking of you. Did anyone hear from Imzadi who was having the biopsy last week I think??

 

[Dan Murphy]

Kelly, good wishes and prayers. Hoping for the 10%, and remember, 10 is not 0.

Linda........

 

[laurabelle]

Kelly - That's great news about your house...and right on time I'd say! Waiting and not knowing is the worst. I'm still praying for you...

disneylizzy- I'm glad you came over! I hope I get to see that Dateline.

Ann - I'm sorry you didn't get to see Jenny. I didn't know about her ins. problems, that's awful! Glad you had fun at the meet...I'll have to check the thread for pics!

 

[MerryPoppins]

Kelly, I'll have you on my prayer list. Keep thinking positive! I'm a big believer in that.

Ann, I'm glad you got to go to the meet. I love DIS meets. Such nice people.

Thanks for putting my on your back, so to speak! That was really cool to see my name.

My visit to the OBGYN is tomorrow afternoon. Don't know why I'm feeling apprehensive, but I could use a bit of if you have some good thoughts to share. I'll let you guys know when it's over.

to all who are needing it right now.