Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Melody. Glad you came back and are sharing with us. At my 10 yr check up I asked the surgeon what my chances were back when I was diagnosed. He said 60% chance of it coming back. But so far its 15 1/2 yrs. A lot of this is just numbers and they don't apply to everyone. Everyones case is different. I don't think the surgeon would tell you something that wasn't true. Not a good surgeon. Don't worry about your husband. He may need to be close to you wether you are clingy or not. Its hard on the support person. Sometimes I think its harder. I know Chuck was/is one that wants to fix everything for me. I get a little paper cut and hes off for the ointment and bandaids :-) It was hard for him because he couldn't "fix" my breast cancer. Talk to your husband and ask him to share with you too. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com what are the chances? Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 I too, had to have a biopsy before they could tell me if it was or wasn't CA. After finding out is was CA and having surg. the path lab determined what "type" it was and the size. Size was 2.5cm. I could "actually" feel mine......that was after I had lost a lot of weight......that I could feel it. Surgeon said it had "probably" been there for 2 years. Imagine that? I didn't even feel it prior to losing wgt. in fact I had just been to my PCP 9 months earlier and she didn't feel it either ( I lost the wgt after seeing her)......we are all so different yet with the same story......2 yrs. this month cancer free!!!!!! Amen to all of us..... Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Presley fan, I don't quite understand. I had to have a biopsy before they could tell me whether or not it was cancer and what type. The tumor was 1.5 cm which was hard to detect because of my implants. I wish you good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Sharonpresleyfan4ever wrote: Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 I too, had to have a biopsy before they could tell me if it was or wasn't CA. After finding out is was CA and having surg. the path lab determined what "type" it was and the size. Size was 2.5cm. I could "actually" feel mine......that was after I had lost a lot of weight......that I could feel it. Surgeon said it had "probably" been there for 2 years. Imagine that? I didn't even feel it prior to losing wgt. in fact I had just been to my PCP 9 months earlier and she didn't feel it either ( I lost the wgt after seeing her)......we are all so different yet with the same story......2 yrs. this month cancer free!!!!!! Amen to all of us..... Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Presley fan, I don't quite understand. I had to have a biopsy before they could tell me whether or not it was cancer and what type. The tumor was 1.5 cm which was hard to detect because of my implants. I wish you good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Sharonpresleyfan4ever wrote: Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Hello Darlene, Yes God works in mysterious ways. How did the radiation go as I start next week? I just had another mammogram on the left breast and it hurts. It has been four weeks after surgery and the radialogist said it probably is a hematoma? Sharonandwemet03 wrote: I too, had to have a biopsy before they could tell me if it was or wasn't CA. After finding out is was CA and having surg. the path lab determined what "type" it was and the size. Size was 2.5cm. I could "actually" feel mine......that was after I had lost a lot of weight......that I could feel it. Surgeon said it had "probably" been there for 2 years. Imagine that? I didn't even feel it prior to losing wgt. in fact I had just been to my PCP 9 months earlier and she didn't feel it either ( I lost the wgt after seeing her)......we are all so different yet with the same story......2 yrs. this month cancer free!!!!!! Amen to all of us..... Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Presley fan, I don't quite understand. I had to have a biopsy before they could tell me whether or not it was cancer and what type. The tumor was 1.5 cm which was hard to detect because of my implants. I wish you good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Sharonpresleyfan4ever wrote: Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! PersonalsSingle? There's someone we'd like you to meet.Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi Sharon, Radiation went well for me actually. The only hard thing was keeping my arm in the same place during it all. The skin toughened up quite a bit but I kept aloe lotion on the area all the time......The skin turns dark brown on the area radiated...like a really dark tan. What I "have" learned is that I should have been doing exercises to maintain range of motion right from the beginning......something I wasn't told unfortunatly. I had to have OT and PT to get my range back......Talk to your radiation oncologist about it. Hematoma is a bruise. I was sore for quite a while after surg. There are still area's that are sore now...although my dr's say it is normal. Good Luck. Write anytime Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Darlene, Yes God works in mysterious ways. How did the radiation go as I start next week? I just had another mammogram on the left breast and it hurts. It has been four weeks after surgery and the radialogist said it probably is a hematoma? Sharonandwemet03 wrote: I too, had to have a biopsy before they could tell me if it was or wasn't CA. After finding out is was CA and having surg. the path lab determined what "type" it was and the size. Size was 2.5cm. I could "actually" feel mine......that was after I had lost a lot of weight......that I could feel it. Surgeon said it had "probably" been there for 2 years. Imagine that? I didn't even feel it prior to losing wgt. in fact I had just been to my PCP 9 months earlier and she didn't feel it either ( I lost the wgt after seeing her)......we are all so different yet with the same story......2 yrs. this month cancer free!!!!!! Amen to all of us..... Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Presley fan, I don't quite understand. I had to have a biopsy before they could tell me whether or not it was cancer and what type. The tumor was 1.5 cm which was hard to detect because of my implants. I wish you good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Sharonpresleyfan4ever wrote: Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! PersonalsSingle? There's someone we'd like you to meet.Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks , How long are the periods of radiation each day? 15 minutes 20 minutes? I exercise so tonight I will do some light weights for over my head. You think that is ok? Sharonandwemet03 wrote: Hi Sharon, Radiation went well for me actually. The only hard thing was keeping my arm in the same place during it all. The skin toughened up quite a bit but I kept aloe lotion on the area all the time......The skin turns dark brown on the area radiated...like a really dark tan. What I "have" learned is that I should have been doing exercises to maintain range of motion right from the beginning......something I wasn't told unfortunatly. I had to have OT and PT to get my range back......Talk to your radiation oncologist about it. Hematoma is a bruise. I was sore for quite a while after surg. There are still area's that are sore now...although my dr's say it is normal. Good Luck. Write anytime Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Darlene, Yes God works in mysterious ways. How did the radiation go as I start next week? I just had another mammogram on the left breast and it hurts. It has been four weeks after surgery and the radialogist said it probably is a hematoma? Sharonandwemet03 wrote: I too, had to have a biopsy before they could tell me if it was or wasn't CA. After finding out is was CA and having surg. the path lab determined what "type" it was and the size. Size was 2.5cm. I could "actually" feel mine......that was after I had lost a lot of weight......that I could feel it. Surgeon said it had "probably" been there for 2 years. Imagine that? I didn't even feel it prior to losing wgt. in fact I had just been to my PCP 9 months earlier and she didn't feel it either ( I lost the wgt after seeing her)......we are all so different yet with the same story......2 yrs. this month cancer free!!!!!! Amen to all of us..... Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Presley fan, I don't quite understand. I had to have a biopsy before they could tell me whether or not it was cancer and what type. The tumor was 1.5 cm which was hard to detect because of my implants. I wish you good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Sharonpresleyfan4ever wrote: Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! PersonalsSingle? There's someone we'd like you to meet.Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks , How long are the periods of radiation each day? 15 minutes 20 minutes? I exercise so tonight I will do some light weights for over my head. You think that is ok? Sharonandwemet03 wrote: Hi Sharon, Radiation went well for me actually. The only hard thing was keeping my arm in the same place during it all. The skin toughened up quite a bit but I kept aloe lotion on the area all the time......The skin turns dark brown on the area radiated...like a really dark tan. What I "have" learned is that I should have been doing exercises to maintain range of motion right from the beginning......something I wasn't told unfortunatly. I had to have OT and PT to get my range back......Talk to your radiation oncologist about it. Hematoma is a bruise. I was sore for quite a while after surg. There are still area's that are sore now...although my dr's say it is normal. Good Luck. Write anytime Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Darlene, Yes God works in mysterious ways. How did the radiation go as I start next week? I just had another mammogram on the left breast and it hurts. It has been four weeks after surgery and the radialogist said it probably is a hematoma? Sharonandwemet03 wrote: I too, had to have a biopsy before they could tell me if it was or wasn't CA. After finding out is was CA and having surg. the path lab determined what "type" it was and the size. Size was 2.5cm. I could "actually" feel mine......that was after I had lost a lot of weight......that I could feel it. Surgeon said it had "probably" been there for 2 years. Imagine that? I didn't even feel it prior to losing wgt. in fact I had just been to my PCP 9 months earlier and she didn't feel it either ( I lost the wgt after seeing her)......we are all so different yet with the same story......2 yrs. this month cancer free!!!!!! Amen to all of us..... Sincerely, Darlenesharon coley wrote: Hello Presley fan, I don't quite understand. I had to have a biopsy before they could tell me whether or not it was cancer and what type. The tumor was 1.5 cm which was hard to detect because of my implants. I wish you good luck and I will say a prayer for you. Sharonpresleyfan4ever wrote: Here I am again needing a shoulder, Tuesday is still so far away! Isnt it funny how when you are waiting for something urgent the days seem like weeks? I know its only been a week and a half but to me it seems like ages! Does anyone know of anyone who was only given a 20% chance that it isnt some form of cancer and it not be? My surgeon told me out of the two radiologists only one could look at it and tell you straight forward yes it is, guess which one I didnt have? I have been praying and although everyone is optimistic with me I still am so frightened! I just pray that if it is then it was caught early! The surgeon seems to think so, but I just think he is just trying to keep me from losing my mind right now. My husband has been the greatest, but I worry about how much pressure I am putting on him right now because I have been so clingy, I have needed him beside me all the time, I am just ranting right now, but just wanted to post and say how thankful there are such wonderful people out there such as yourselves who help us newbies get through. Thanks Melody Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! PersonalsSingle? There's someone we'd like you to meet.Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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