Hey you guys. OK - as you know I'm a nurse and I specialise in caring for gynae AND breast cancer patients. I'm sure your healthcare system is a hell of a lot better than ours but I'm assuming the treatment will be the more or less the same. Providing the ca is not widespread (which I dont think it is from what youve described as you've found it early) you could go on vaca (and take your lump with you) and have the surgery when you get home -at least that way if your recovery takes a while youre not having to wait ages before you can enjoy a vaca at TTR. A few weeks will not make any difference as long its it localised to your breast - its a very slow growing cancer which why the sucess stories MASSIVELY outweigh the not so good stories!. (Doesnt make it any less petrifying tho!!) I know I'm probably making this sound very 'matter of fact' but in my experience of caring for women with breast cancer - thats the best way they cope with it. I had a scare myself 2 weeks ago - found a lump but mine was an enlarged lymph node. I have never been as scared in my life and I admire and am in awe of any woman who has it, to be honest, I feel its a priviledge to look after these women cuz they show me how strong us girls are day after day!! From what youve said in your post I am absolutely confident that you will be just fine sweetheart. If you need ANY advice or ANYTHING - just let me know and I'll do my best to help (as best I can from over here in the UK!). My heart is with you both. Lots of love Maxine xxxxx
Tammy, stay strong and my thoughts and prayers are with you. With a family history of breast cancer, I have a mamagram twice a year (have my next appointment tomorrow) and I'm diligent about self exams. You may not have to postpone, but if you do, you'll just have to go to celebrate, when everything is over with and you are pronounced 'cancer free'. Only good wishes and prayers are headed your way! :sunny:
Thank you all so much, We are really hoping to hear some good news monday, my husband just wants to find out just how long its been there and wants to make sure waiting would be fine. We already know to expect 4 weeks of radiation after the surgery so I am thinking going to TTR first and having some fun would be soooo much better. We are just putting it in the surgeons hands and see what he wants to do. Thanks Tammy
Wow...it's amazing how "HE" works. Everything happens for a reason. Good luck in your treatment and you both are in our thoughts and prayers. TTR will wait for you Teresa & Howard
What ever you have to do will be worth it all. My daughter had cancer in her stomach when she found out she was pregnant with her second daughter. She had surgery before her 3 month in to pregnacy and had a prostetic put in and we have a beautiful 18 month old angel. God will get you through this with faith in him.
Tammy, Stay strong and what ever you decide to do for your vacation we will be thinking and praying for you, hang in there sweetie and we hope to see you in a couple weeks!
Tammy & Eric, I agree w/ Ice. A very good friend of mine had the same problem, had both removed + Lymph Nodes and that was 10 years ago. Thank god today's she's fine! So bare with it dear- your life is what matters, not just one "Boob". We're scheduled to go back to TTR next April and I also just found out that there's a tumor in my left kidney. Just waiting to set up an Op date now. Emotionally, you're probably pretty worried, but w/ hubby and family there for moral support, you'll be fine!! :claphappy: God bless, Woody & Sue
