Cancer can happen, to any of us!

[Diane4145]

Some of you know that I have had some health issues, for the last number of months. I have been dealing with this for the last several months at my mother's, in AL. Though I've been given numerous reasons for a lot of my symptoms, I knew that the Drs were missing something and was right! I have been diagnosed with malignant breast cancer and it is invasive! I researched and found the best surgeon here in Mobile and saw him last week. He says that we caught it early, but, since it is invasive, I will be having a DBL mastectomy! I have a PET Scan & MRI scheduled later this month, to ck how extensive & my Lymph Nodes. Surgery will be soon, afterwards! Who could've imagined that I'd be goin thru breast cancer, let alone along with my 11yr old Yorkie! She has a lot of life & spunk left, so her surgery will be within the week! I realize that this is probably toooo much info, but, I have a reason for it! I'd had a mamogram 11/2 yrs earlier & want to encourage everyone to be diligent, about them and their health! If you're not comfortable with your Drs and their "answers", move on! I decided on the mamogram, myself! Also, don't depend just on the mamogram, either! I met a woman that found a lump, that the mamogram couldn't pick up! It was closer to her, under arm! I'll keep you all posted and hope that my information and situation, can help!

 

[zip3]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doctors and medicine today are really on top of breast cancer . My sister had breast cancer with lymph nodes affected 6 years ago and she has been cancer free. Just think about a double mastectomy as your chance to get reconstructive surgery and go large and fabulous. If you need any help then please pm me.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Bless you hon and I'll help you any way I can. So sorry you are going through this. You are correct about listening to that little voice if you don't feel ok, but the doc insist you are fine. Get a second opinion and a third if necessary. Doctors are human and all human can make mistakes.

 

[Lisa Ruby]

The big "C" is such a journey of your will replaced with letting go, confusion replaced with strength, and not knowing replaced with spiritual growth.
I trust and know you will land safely on the other side. Blessings and healing energy to you.

 

[RiverOtter]

Best wishes and prayers your way. So sorry you are having to deal with this! Thanks for sharing your experience and good advise.

 

[Bob]

you are going to be ok...and i believe, you will let go of many things you thought were important but were not

 

[CastlesOfSand]

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry you are going through this. I have had two friends go through this over the past two years. They are both doing fine now and are both "C" free and feeling great. Keep your family and friends close and keep us posted.

 

[iwishiwasthere]

Prayers for you and you are so right about listening to your "hunch" . Often our instincts tell us many things if we will listen.

 

[seagrover]

God bless you - my prayers are with you!

 

[ameliaj]

Prayers going out for you. Thanks so much for sharing. Yet another example of why it is so important to listen to your own body and be aggressive with your medical care.