Howdy pardners. Dan wanted me to give you all the nuts and bolts of my diagnosis so here goes...at the end of November of last year I found a lump in my breast. I waited until after the Holidays to see a MD. I went in and had a Diagnostic Mammogram and Ultra Sound done at that time which found the lump and also a suspected odd lymph node. A biopsy was scheduled for February and on March 9th i was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Both the lump and lymph node were cancerous. I consulted a breast surgeon at that time and was not impressed with him or his staff. I made an appointment with 2nd breast surgeon who was refered to me by my best friends Mother Barbara Duffy who had worked with him years back at Scottsdale/Osborn. We were impressed with him right off the bat. He was personable and very educated. He ordered blood work and a PETscan right away and refered me to DR. Cavalcant who is now my oncologist. I saw DR. Cavalcant April 1st. It was that day that he told me i am stage 4 breast cancer because the cancer has spread to my spine, pelvic bone and rib cage. He ordered several tests that seem to fill up the calender in March. 9 MRI's of my back done, a MUGGAscan of my heart, a pelvlic bone biopsy and blood work once a week. All very daunting news to be sure but i knew i was in good care with DR. Cavalcant. He has been aggressive with chemo and very thorough. I go for chemo once a week and saw the DOC today (4-30-2009) and he was very positive!! He said chemo is going very well. His parting words to me "we are going to beat this thing"!!! No sweeter words spoken from an oncologist. Chemo has had its good and bad days but its manageable and i believe it is working!!! So, thats just a little bit about whats been going on around these parts. If anyone has any questions, feel free and i will answer best i can.
Over and out for now!! :)
Shelly
8/19/2009 9:26 PM
Jodie wrote:
YEEHAW! You look fabulous Owie, in fact, we could be twins if I were thinner....lol. Yup, my head is still shaved and will be until your hair and my Aunts comes back. I actually like it this way though Mom still loathes it! I have a friend who buzzes it for me once a week to keep it trimmed and well kept. Maybe I was a good role model for you =:o) . You're my Hero O! Bald truly is awesome. Love ya my Friend, Jodie Reply to this
YEEHAW! You look fabulous Owie, in fact, we could be twins if I were thinner....lol. Yup, my head is still shaved and will be until your hair and my Aunts comes back. I actually like it this way though Mom still loathes it! I have a friend who buzzes it for me once a week to keep it trimmed and well kept. Maybe I was a good role model for you =:o) . You're my Hero O!
Bald truly is awesome.
Love ya my Friend,
Jodie
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Hey Paco, I like the new do. Line em up! Puppy's cute too. All my love, Rhonda
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Shell,
you look awesome to me !!!
it is very nice to see you
Take Care
love,
Anastasia
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I LOVE IT!! Tanner looks good also!
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I like it and I think it makes your blues eyes shine through. Meg wants to steal your puppy.
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Bald has never been more beautiful!!!!
See you soon!
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You are beautiful baby!! Inside and out!! Hugs and kisses!!!
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