Brilliant Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thank you so much for the prayers and well wishes after I posted last week about my breast cancer diagnosis. I am feeling a little better now, emotionally - I'm on day 2 of no crying! Here is the update I promised. The tumor is non-palpable (couldn’t be felt by me or the doctors) and was found through a mammogram. From all the testing, it looks like a small stage 1 tumor and the prognosis looks very good. I am scheduled for a lumpectomy on 2/22. After that, the recommended course of treatment will probably be radiation therapy and anti-hormone drugs, but that will be finalized after the surgery when they have more details about the nature of the tumor. Some of the WTMers have also sent me info on holistic cancer treatment, and I am researching that, too. I have already made HUGE diet changes and am being pretty radical about it. For example, went to an event today that provided pizza & cokes for lunch - I brought my own brown rice salad, fruit, and water. Honestly, this is the first time in my life that I haven't felt tempted to "cheat" on any form of diet change. Please keep me in your prayers. I am praying for a miracle…that the radiologist would not even find the cancer before the surgery, or that after the surgery the doctors will say it does not require further treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks for the update. Continuing to pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I will continue to pray for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'm praying for you and your specific requests! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Praying :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Excellent! Your diet sounds perfect!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Prayers continued!!!! Sounds like you are in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hugs, mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Keeping you in my prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3sofar Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: to you! Thank you for the update, just remember your emotions are on a pendullum right now and will ebb and flow. I am 5 months out from hearing the words "you have cancer" and I can go 2 weeks without much thought about things and then BAM something will set me into a 4 hour crying spell and I can't even tell you what it was. Praying that the pathology report after your surgery shows the least amount of cancer possible and the best possible margins, no lymph node involvement as well!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thanks for the update. I'll continue praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriormom Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Continuing to pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Keeping you in my daily prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Many prayers for you. Another tip: keep your room as dark as possible at night -- preferably pitch black -- so that your body will produce more melatonin, which can help your body fight off those cancer cells. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: My aunt kicked Stage 1 Breast Cancer in the bum about 7 years ago. She is perfectly fine now. You CAN beat this. Keep fighting the good fight, because it is a fight. Prayers are coming your way.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) You are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for lots of strength and courage for you and your family. p.s. If you haven't already checked it out, head over to mycrazysexylife.com. The amount of information about cancer and diet is amazing. The amount of others fighting the same battle is overwhelming and all members are very supportive. Edited February 13, 2011 by caitlinsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 praying, dear friend! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Diet changes get easier with time, especially if you find out you feel so much better. Check out organic sources for fruit and veggies. Yes, they are slightly higher in price but I find it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Prayers and well-wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I hope all of your treatment goes perfectly, and that it goes away completely and forever. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Praying for you and thinking of you. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeliaBinMO Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug:Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Thinking of you and hoping you get good news after your surgery! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Continued prayers and thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sounds like a very good prognosis. Praying the Dr's don't even find anything when it's time.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug:Will continue to pray for you. Keep us updated. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you and your family.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriormom Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I am praying for you!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Thank you so much for the prayers and well wishes after I posted last week about my breast cancer diagnosis. I am feeling a little better now, emotionally - I'm on day 2 of no crying! Some of the WTMers have also sent me info on holistic cancer treatment, and I am researching that, too. I have already made HUGE diet changes and am being pretty radical about it. For example, went to an event today that provided pizza & cokes for lunch - I brought my own brown rice salad, fruit, and water. Honestly, this is the first time in my life that I haven't felt tempted to "cheat" on any form of diet change. Please keep me in your prayers. I am praying for a miracle…that the radiologist would not even find the cancer before the surgery, or that after the surgery the doctors will say it does not require further treatment. :grouphug::grouphug: I will pray specifically and expectantly for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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