[quote] I quake inside at the pictures and I can't imagine[/quote] It's pretty Gross D. But believe it or not, I had a SKIN-SAVING MASTECTOMY. It looks lots better than the regular mastectomy. Those are a big slash across the breast, and reconstruction is much more difficult down the road . I almost did that out of ignorance. <span s
[quote]just offer it up.....and "let God share your load."[/quote] [quote]Here's another[/quote] Thanks Ladies. I understand the intention behind letting God "share the load." I won't lie. This is one of the hardest things in our faith for me to swallow. And one of the things I like to hear least. Why? It often wars with t
[quote]I told BFD about this poem when his Dad died in '97;[/quote] Thanks so much CM. I really needed that today. More than I'd ever admit outloud.
[quote]...and to think some people pay good money for that experience![/quote] Yeah, well I won't complain if they cut me a check [e digicons]:-"[/e] [quote]what was that all about? [/quote] He saw that my nodes were positive, and I didn't let them take enough to stage me appropriately. He thinks I'm going to die soon.
[quote]It is a bit disconcerting to have them read you the "odds[/quote] Actually Doc, it is beyond disconcerting when the Oncologist walks in, looks at the lab paperwork, then hugs your neck. [e digicons]:(O[/e] [quote]Glad all went well. Hope you get better.[/quote] Thanks Charles. I appreciate the sentiment.
[quote]I hope my aunt gets to keep fighting for a long time, and really she's a fiesty lady that doesn't want to just give up. [/quote] I'm glad to read she is "well"...sometimes I think the battle really isn't the disease but the attitude it draws forth. Good luck to her!
That stinks Charles.
[quote] I hope too the comparison you make with someone before me is a compliment![/quote] It is [e digicons]|-)[/e] .
Preliminary Stage today: Stage IIIA. Until I have a bone scan/CT scan they can't really rule out stage IV.
[quote]Ah shit...[/quote] hahaha...my sentiments exactly. [quote]Don't under estimate the power of chemo. While not pleasant it has awesome power. Matched with a strong will such as yours, that's pretty encouraging.[/quote] From your fingertips to God's eyes.... [quote]Ah Tonya, I'm playing catch up with this battle. I don't know what to say except I'm going to keep you in my though
Glad to see you Marcie!! I like reading about other people's lives. Congrats on lowering your debt!! That is awesome! Good job!!
Sorry to read this Terp. How's your aunt doing?
Bad news. Is there any other kind these days? The cancer has def spread into my lymphs. All the ones they took tested positive. Shit. I won't know if it's spread to other organs until and unless: 1. I die from it
[quote] I've had so much surgery they might as well install zippers.[/quote] Ugh Anthony. Sorry to hear that. I will do surgery, but I do have a mental line in the sand. At that point, well, I'll be done. [quote]I wish I could punch cancer in the face for you...[/quote] Lol, Thanks! I wish you could too!!
[quote]Fight on and leave cancer in the dust.[/quote] I don't think cancer is something you leave behind. It attacks on two fronts....direct attack, with the types of battles you may win and feel all McArthur about..and then there are the sleeper cells. In the end, those are the true tacticians. [quote]Son of a Bitch!!! I"m pissed for you Tonya. I think cancer picked the wron
[quote]never could i imagine...[/quote] I couldn't imagine it either Di. I mean pink ribbons and inspirational stories hardly cover the stark reality of breathing tubes, scars, bruising..pain. [quote]It can kiss your ass, and you can KICK its ass. I am looking forward to many years of blogs from you.[/quote] Thanks Marcie. In the end, it wi
***********************************GRAPHIC PHOTOS OF A POST-MASTECTOMY BREAST BELOW****************************************** I won’t lie. I struggled with whether or not to post these pictur
We experienced a fairly dry end of summer, so leaves turned and fell early. In fact, almost all our raking is done. WOOT! But I love autumn hues. My house is done in the sage green, burnt umbers, and brilliant reds of fall.
I'd like to read more about these characters!
Your writer's voice has a familiar cadence, similar to another writer I know who used to frequent JU.
I agree with Kelly. JU is fortunate to have your literary contributions.
Beautiful slice of life there. Great writing. More please!!
[quote]Look, I know there is lots more unhappy stuff ahead, more worry, more waiting, etc. But the big fear of the surgery itself is past and you came out sounding like yourself. First step done. Congrats.[/quote] Oh, hahaha. Yeah, I'm still a little fuzzy around the edges BFD. I always thought my pain threshold was pretty high. I didn't flinch when they shoved those needles into my nipples, I was up and about after my c-sections, cle
[quote]MamaCharlie says: I am glad you are home...and sorry for the pain past and yet to come. I am thinking about you and praying for a happy outcome. BFD says: So far, so good. We are praying that this period of pain and anxiety will pass quickly and have a good result. [/quote] Thanks Mama and BFD. I appreciate prayer. Pray the lymphs are clear! And the cancer didn't spread to the skin on my breast. That will b
[quote]May God help you. do not worry a colleague of mine has breast cancers .she has gone through a difficult time and still, but at least she leads life as before and struggles to live despite pain. May God bless you![/quote] Thanks. [quote]THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT !!![/quote] What? [quote]Aside from the port problem which seems t
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