I used to fill out new patient forms with ease, checking no, over and over. Now within one month, my answers to any questionaire have become much more extensive. I am home from my second surgery tonight. We went in today to get a little more tissue from the muscle wall and to insert a port that will be used during chemo. And let me go on record as saying, that thing hurts. I like to consider myself tough, usually taking very little pain medication, but this 2″ plastic piece that sits right under my skin near my clavicle hurts. Other than that, things went well and I think I am done with procedures for awhile…at least I hope.
Yesterday I completed the PET and CT scan and the results came back all clear. We are so thankful for this wonderful news. That means that they do not think the cancer has spread past the lymph nodes. It is not a 100% guarantee because the tumor would have to be at least .5 mm for the scan to pick it up. But it is still good news. I will begin my chemo treatments next week and the DR will run another set of scans toward the end of the year to check again.
I think that is the main info. I will admit this time, that I feel a little out of it, and maybe the sentences are not my best, but hopefully you received the info you needed.
Thanks to all of you for your love and support.
Julie, that’s wonderful news. Oh I remember….all of this waiting sucks! But when you do hear something good, it’s a load off the shoulders.
Stay strong, you and your family will get thru it. And please let me know of any more questions or tid bits I could give. Get some rest.
Oh, Julie. That is glorious news about the scans!!! Praise God!!! I’ve been praying for you, Ethan and your precious girls. My mom has been breast cancer-free for almost 5 years, and I won’t bore you with details here, at this moment. Email me if you want any info/details – aside from the age and surgery level difference, it sounds similar to her experience. Chemo and radiation suck, but they are worth it. Take a bag of Jolly Ranchers with you to chemo…something about bad metallic taste. Praying for your complete healing. Your faith in God’s plan for you is your testimony.
Stephanie
This is great!! You don’t sound loopy at all!! 🙂 I remember how painful the drain was in my knee after my surgery. It was not fun at all. I hope the port area heals quickly and is not causing discomfort very soon. Praying for a speedy recovery!! Let us know if there is anything else we can do. Love you!!
So glad to hear the scans are clear!! Never apologize for feeling pain during this process. A friend of mine is going through cancer treatments and she said the same thing. She wasn’t expecting the insertion of the port to be a big deal, but stayed in bed a couple of days because of it. I pray you feel much better today!
Julie, we continue to pray for more good news and for your treatment to be tolerable and effective. Thank you for taking time to post. Our hearts are with you and we love hearing how you are doing.
So thankful that the scans came back clear. Praying for you regularly. I’m here for you MOPS mama! I’m ALWAYS willing to help you. Nothing too big or small.
Julie,
I am praying for you every step of the way, as you run this race.
Hi Julie,
Coach Kilgore sent me your website. I want you to know I am praying for you to have a complete recovery. I know you are a determined, positive person who can stay strong and work hard to handle any situation. I will continue to keeps you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mindy Benefield (Dulles Gymnastics Coach)
That is such great news about the scans! I’m so thankful! I hope your pain goes away quickly! Please know I’m around the corner, and it would be a privilege to help you with your girls, house, whatever! We are praying all the time for you!!