Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 In Dec. I had a lumpectomy with two tumors altogether they were 1.2 cm and believed to be connected like barbells before they found it. I have seen the Radiation dr. and he is waiting until I see my new oncologist tomorrow to schedule 35 days of radiation. I am very nervous about tomorrow. I know it will come and I will be o.k. making decisions and all. But I just have been waiting so long for this day.....it seems....... They found no cancer cells in my lymph gland or in the blood vessels around the tumors. So I am hoping I will only need radiation.............But if I need chemo then I will do it. I've been medicating myself with food for the last six weeks, and I've gained, of course. Our cancer center has a counselor who called me on Friday. She was very helpful and I cried for the first time about my diagnosis. My older sister died in 1978 of cancer with a tumor in her kidney. And I am 69 now so I have thought about my life a lot over the last few years. I have had a good life and I am grateful........but I don't want to die right now. I panic easily as you can tell. I'm probably stage 1and that should be reassuring to me. If you've read this far I thank you. With my sister and mother passed on I have no family other than my sons, to talk with and I don't want them to know how scared I am. I have many friends, close friends who will be my mainstay...... I seek your prayers. Janet Dcis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Janet, Its normal to be scared. Its the fear of the unknown. I was 44 when I found my lump. I was Stage II, it was 2.5cm and I had one involved. I had 6 mo of chemo and no radiation or reconstruction. That was back in 1990. I will 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 New Dr. tomorrow In Dec. I had a lumpectomy with two tumors altogether they were 1.2 cm and believed to be connected like barbells before they found it. I have seen the Radiation dr. and he is waiting until I see my new oncologist tomorrow to schedule 35 days of radiation. I am very nervous about tomorrow. I know it will come and I will be o.k. making decisions and all. But I just have been waiting so long for this day.....it seems....... They found no cancer cells in my lymph gland or in the blood vessels around the tumors. So I am hoping I will only need radiation.............But if I need chemo then I will do it. I've been medicating myself with food for the last six weeks, and I've gained, of course. Our cancer center has a counselor who called me on Friday. She was very helpful and I cried for the first time about my diagnosis. My older sister died in 1978 of cancer with a tumor in her kidney. And I am 69 now so I have thought about my life a lot over the last few years. I have had a good life and I am grateful........but I don't want to die right now. I panic easily as you can tell. I'm probably stage 1and that should be reassuring to me. If you've read this far I thank you. With my sister and mother passed on I have no family other than my sons, to talk with and I don't want them to know how scared I am. I have many friends, close friends who will be my mainstay...... I seek your prayers. Janet Dcis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Janet, Its normal to be scared. Its the fear of the unknown. I was 44 when I found my lump. I was Stage II, it was 2.5cm and I had one involved. I had 6 mo of chemo and no radiation or reconstruction. That was back in 1990. I will 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 New Dr. tomorrow In Dec. I had a lumpectomy with two tumors altogether they were 1.2 cm and believed to be connected like barbells before they found it. I have seen the Radiation dr. and he is waiting until I see my new oncologist tomorrow to schedule 35 days of radiation. I am very nervous about tomorrow. I know it will come and I will be o.k. making decisions and all. But I just have been waiting so long for this day.....it seems....... They found no cancer cells in my lymph gland or in the blood vessels around the tumors. So I am hoping I will only need radiation.............But if I need chemo then I will do it. I've been medicating myself with food for the last six weeks, and I've gained, of course. Our cancer center has a counselor who called me on Friday. She was very helpful and I cried for the first time about my diagnosis. My older sister died in 1978 of cancer with a tumor in her kidney. And I am 69 now so I have thought about my life a lot over the last few years. I have had a good life and I am grateful........but I don't want to die right now. I panic easily as you can tell. I'm probably stage 1and that should be reassuring to me. If you've read this far I thank you. With my sister and mother passed on I have no family other than my sons, to talk with and I don't want them to know how scared I am. I have many friends, close friends who will be my mainstay...... I seek your prayers. Janet Dcis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Hello Janet, As we all say; it is a scary day when the drs. tell you have breast cancer. But you will have these feelings and we all think about the worst could happen. I believe from reading your bio that you will do good. Small turnors. You will probably find out when you see your onc. soon. He or she will tell you the type of cancer and recommended therapy because of the path report. I say a prayer for you. Keep in touch with us ladies. SharonJanet Andersen wrote: In Dec. I had a lumpectomy with two tumors altogether they were 1.2 cm and believed to be connected like barbells before they found it. I have seen the Radiation dr. and he is waiting until I see my new oncologist tomorrow to schedule 35 days of radiation. I am very nervous about tomorrow. I know it will come and I will be o.k. making decisions and all. But I just have been waiting so long for this day.....it seems....... They found no cancer cells in my lymph gland or in the blood vessels around the tumors. So I am hoping I will only need radiation.............But if I need chemo then I will do it. I've been medicating myself with food for the last six weeks, and I've gained, of course. Our cancer center has a counselor who called me on Friday. She was very helpful and I cried for the first time about my diagnosis. My older sister died in 1978 of cancer with a tumor in her kidney. And I am 69 now so I have thought about my life a lot over the last few years. I have had a good life and I am grateful........but I don't want to die right now. I panic easily as you can tell. I'm probably stage 1and that should be reassuring to me. If you've read this far I thank you. With my sister and mother passed on I have no family other than my sons, to talk with and I don't want them to know how scared I am. I have many friends, close friends who will be my mainstay...... I seek your prayers. Janet Dcis Happy Holidays to all my friends-May next year be filled with all your dreams and good health!! Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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