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Post by elaine on Apr 16, 2018 2:46:36 GMT
UPDATE - 04/17
The plastic surgeon recommended a bilateral mastectomy, given the multifocal nature of my cancer and the density of my breasts. The cancer surgeon agrees, so on Monday morning, both breasts are going to go. I’ll go straight into reconstruction surgery after the mastectomies. I’ll stay 1-2 nights in the hospital - a benefit of military hospitals is that they don’t rush you out the door.
I’ve filled out a boatload of pre-op paperwork and have my prescription of Emend to take that morning. I’ve been given a demonstration of how to empty my drains, and made to practice handling one. The reality is sinking in and my fear/anxiety is going up. I’ll be relieved to have this behind, rather than in front, of me.
Thank you all, again, for all of your support!
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And I have an second area of invasive ductal carcinoma in that same breast, so mastectomy it is. I won’t know about chemo until after the surgery, but more likely now that I have multifocal invasive cancer.
I’m meeting with both my oncology surgeon and my plastic surgeon on Tuesday.
Surgery is one week from tomorrow. It can’t come soon enough!
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Post by hop2 on Apr 16, 2018 2:48:08 GMT
Hugs
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Post by moodyblue on Apr 16, 2018 2:48:13 GMT
I'm sorry. It just sucks.
And I totally understand your desire to get on with it.
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Post by AmandaA on Apr 16, 2018 2:48:43 GMT
Sorry to hear that. Hoping for the best from your surgery.
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Post by malibou on Apr 16, 2018 2:49:41 GMT
Oh dear, I'm sorry the news wasn't better. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Yup, cancer fucking sucks.
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Post by cakediva on Apr 16, 2018 2:51:19 GMT
Oh that just sucks Elaine - hugs to you
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Post by naby64 on Apr 16, 2018 2:52:03 GMT
I Swear...I am so sorry to hear that.
Hugs.
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 16, 2018 2:52:35 GMT
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. Prayers that everything goes smoothly and your recovery is speedy.
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Post by oaksong on Apr 16, 2018 2:54:40 GMT
Oh, I’m so sorry. I hope your surgery goes smoothly.
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Post by busy on Apr 16, 2018 2:54:40 GMT
I’m so sorry, Elaine. Keeping you in my thoughts.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 16, 2018 2:54:48 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear your news. I'm having eye surgery on Tuesday at Belvoir. I'll keep you in my prayers!
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Post by Lexica on Apr 16, 2018 2:55:24 GMT
I am praying for you, Elaine.
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Post by Nanner on Apr 16, 2018 2:56:31 GMT
I'm so sorry, Elaine. My best wishes to you.
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Post by scrapmaven on Apr 16, 2018 2:57:17 GMT
Oh Elaine, I'm sorry to hear this devastating news. Though I'll pray that you won't need chemo. My thoughts are with you. You will get through this and thrive. When you're on the board as a survivor you'll be a force to be reckoned with when someone with a new diagnosis needs support. As I said before, cancer will shudder in your presence.
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Post by elaine on Apr 16, 2018 2:58:01 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear your news. I'm having eye surgery on Tuesday at Belvoir. I'll keep you in my prayers! I wish you good luck on your eye surgery at Belvoir! I’ve seen some of the eye docs there. I hope that all goes smoothly. If you would like visitors at Belvoir, just let me know. I’ll be done at Walter Reed at 11. We can easily swing down to Belvoir after. |
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Post by hutchfan on Apr 16, 2018 2:59:30 GMT
Saying prayers and sending hugs.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Apr 16, 2018 2:59:38 GMT
Praying for you elaine . Hang in there. ((Hugs)) |
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 16, 2018 3:01:22 GMT
Well, that's not what we hoped for. I hope your surgery takes care of everything and you won't need to do chemo.
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Post by vpohlman on Apr 16, 2018 3:01:56 GMT
Oh man, saying prayers!
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 16, 2018 3:02:05 GMT
I’m so sorry to hear that. (((Hugs)))
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Post by Baseballmom23 on Apr 16, 2018 3:03:00 GMT
(((hugs))) and praying for you. Cancer Sucks
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 16, 2018 3:05:50 GMT
I’m so sorry. That wasn’t the update I wanted to read!  |
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Post by scrappinmama on Apr 16, 2018 3:06:14 GMT
I'm so sorry!
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Post by andreasmom on Apr 16, 2018 3:06:21 GMT
(((((Hugs Elaine)))))
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2018 3:07:56 GMT
I'm sorry about the biopsy results. Like I posted in another thread, April sucks!
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Post by destined2bmom on Apr 16, 2018 3:10:14 GMT
Huge hugs and prayers elaine. I am really sorry to hear this and I hope that you have a positive meeting with your team. |
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Apr 16, 2018 3:10:36 GMT
You are in my thoughts!
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 16, 2018 3:13:37 GMT
I am sorry to hear this, but hopefully the doctors will get everything out and you won’t need chemo.
Positive thoughts heading your way!
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Post by mom on Apr 16, 2018 3:14:59 GMT
Oh elaine , I am so sorry. I truly was hoping this would not be the case. |
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Post by needmysanity on Apr 16, 2018 3:15:56 GMT
🙁 - I’m sorry
Praying for you and your surgical team.
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