Saw The Oncologist...

[FOJMO]

...and the GOOD NEWS is that the tests done last week showed that everything else is NORMAL. That is to say, no cancer has spread beyond my breast area. They still have to check on the lymph nodes, though.

I get the port put in next week for the chemo infusion and on Halloween -- my Treat or Treat will be my first chemo treatment. He told me that the chemo drugs I'll be getting are very powerful and to expect to be BALD by 10 days from the 1st treatment. So, this Saturday, it's off to Wig Emporium with my DD17 Carly to get some "hair replacement".

I'll have to have chemo every 3rd Friday for 24 weeks, till about the end of next March. Then surgery. The extent of the surgery will depend on the size of the tumor after the chemo.

I'm still opening in "Mame" week. I hope the 1st chemo treatment doesn't leave me with bad side effects -- they told me it shouldn't. I'll be getting anti-nausea medicine, etc.

So, keep me in your prayers. The prayers and best wishes have done wonders so far -- at least I know there's no cancer anywhere else to worry about and I just have to deal with the course of treatment.

I couldn't do this without ALL OF YOU!!! Val

 

[DoeWDW]

What wonderful news - I'm so happy that there's no indication the cancer has spread!! You must be relieved!!

It sounds like you've got a long road ahead. Take it day by day and I'm sure you'll get through it just fine.

I'm continuing to send prayers and pixie dust your way!

 

[Lanshark]

What a wonderful bit of news and what a positive outlook you seem to have.

 

[snoopy]

Fojmo, I'm so relieved that the cancer has not spread! I've thought of you often, and will continue to pray for you.

I'm also in total admiration that you are still going full force ahead with Mame! You GO girl! I'm so proud of you!

Keep us posted, and know that we are here if you need a shoulder.

 

[Keli]

It sounds like you are getting the best senerio in this bad situation and I wish you all the best during your chemo. And I'm really glad you'll still be able to open in "Mame".

 

[nativetxn]

I have you in my prayers. I hope the side effects of the chemo don't affect your stage time. I know you have been looking forward to this role for quite a while.

 

[Evil Princess]

Mame is a great musical, I'm sure you'll be great!

Good news about the cancer not spreading. You seem to have such a possible outlook on things, which is very important! I'll be thinking of you!

 

[vald1977]

So happy to hear that it hasn't spread! I'll continue my prayers.

 

[Pop Daddy]

alright, ill keep praying

 

[tkyes]

All my best Val!!



Tamie

 

[CRB#33]

What a wonderful attitude you have

You continue to be in my prayers and I hope that the chemo is not too bad.

Break a leg in MAME! and have a blast!!!

 

[CamColt]

Oh its great that things seem to be going as well as can be expected. Hang in there and hopefully this ordeal will be a thing of the past real soon.
Continued prayers & pixie dust!!!!

 

[browneyes]

Good luck

 

[grinningghost]

That really is good news. Now the docs can concentrate on treating the breast cancer and knock it out. Hopefully by the time you need surgery, there won't be much of a tumor left. {{{Hugs}}} to you and best wishes for a successful "Mame" show!

 

[MickeysMommy]

That *IS* good news. you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Jeafl]

So glad to hear that it hasn't spread! Please keep us updated after your first treatment, and good luck with Mame!

 

[momsal]

GREAT NEWS!!

Prayers being sent your way!

Don't worry about your hair just put the money you are going to save on shampoo and put it in your Disney fund!!!!

Keep your great outlook!!!! That is half the battle!!

 

[Goofball]

I'm praying for you everyday! {{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[helenabear]

My prayers are with you, Val

 

[Lynn CC]

Your still in my prayers Val. That was great news that it hasn't spread!
{HUGS}