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Today I had my surgery and had the port put in. I am bruised and sore and glad to be home. I checked into the hospital at 12:45 and had my half hour surgery at 4:00 and was home around 6:30. You will never believe this but I had the most peaceful dream during surgery…

Today I went wig shopping with my friend Melanie. I have to say I am pretty excited with what I picked out. I got a real hair wig that will match my current style and color. This wig will arrive in two weeks. No blonde or red hair for me. Sticking to what looks more…

Well, the results from my tumor Oncotype DX test came in last Friday. Got the results as I was walking to school to pick up my kids. So, if you saw me crying at school last Friday that was why. I am in the intermediate risk category for having a recurrence. Closer to the low…

Okay, so now I am terrified. I met with the Oncologist today. My results aren’t back yet for the recurrence risk test but based on the information my doctor has to date he thinks I will not fall in the low risk category but most likely the intermediate risk category. This is his prediction and…

I met with the Radiation Oncologist yesterday. This is the doctor at the Cancer Center that will oversee my radiation treatments. She was super nice and caring. She took the time to explain the whole process to me and was patient in answering all kinds of questions. I only cried once while there when she…

Hello friends and family. I wanted to give you an update with how I am doing. I am feeling stronger and stronger both mentally and physically. Over the weekend I got out for the first time but by 4:00 p.m. I felt like I had been run over by a truck. Today, I rested and…

One week after surgery and I just got some great news from my surgeon today at my follow up appt. My tumor was measured at only 1.3 cm! Yahoo! They had estimated based on other tests to be between 1.4-2.5 cm. The pathology report also confirmed lymph node negative and all margins are clear which…

Another success today. I was able to shower and get dressed by myself today without any help. Yay! Each day I have less and less pain. It’s amazing how strong my left hand/arm are becoming (I am a righty and have limited mobility,) I am scheduled to go visit my surgeon on Thursday afternoon for…

I am home recovering well. After spending the first night home without much sleep because I was in pain, I made sure last night I took the maximum amount of painkiller meds. I slept so good last night. I am surprised by my back pain. They must have shifted me around a lot during surgery.…

Surgery was a success. My lymph nodes were negative/ free of cancer. God answered my prayers and everyone else’s too. I am home resting with no pain at the moment. Thank goodness for pain meds. I told Allen that today was the best day of my life!