Carpe Diem Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hi Hive friends, We are back from Philadelphia. The doctor said I was ready for surgery! Yeah! My lymph nodes looked normal on their ultrasound! Yeah! However, he recommend twice daily radiation, which is unusual even for IBC. I knew that he sometimes recommends that schedule. I was hoping he wouldn't recommend it for me but now I am okay with it. I've already been to my local radiation oncology for an initial consultation and while I didn't see the doctor I will have (he was on vacation) the fill-in doctor from another state said they were okay with it. Now I just have to hope insurance finds it acceptable. Tomorrow I leave for MNPLS for my surgery. I will be having a double mastectomy as well as having my ovaries and tubes removed. I have been in agony over the ovaries/tubes. I am praying that I am making the right decision. They found a cyst on one ovary but the main reason to have them removed is that I am BRCA 1 positive. I am so worried about not having estrogen (they won't give me any after the surgery.) If anyone has any positive stories to share I would appreciate it. I am 44, turning 45 in August. I have so many mixed feelings. I am trying to offer my sufferings about all of this up to the Lord. I find it it interesting that my surgery is on Monday of Holy Week. Please pray that I can handle this burden emotionally and mostly that my pathological report after surgery comes back without a cell of cancer! Thank you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I am lifting you up! I'm so happy they cleared you for surgery; I'll be praying for peace and wisdom about all of the decisions, and that your body adjusts to the lack of estrogen. And for no cancer cells! Looking forward to your next update :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 :grouphug: I am praying for you. :grouphug: Please update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Praying for you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 :grouphug:Hugs and Prayers, Christine:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'm praying for you, and will continue to do so. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I am lifting you up! I'm so happy they cleared you for surgery; I'll be praying for peace and wisdom about all of the decisions, and that your body adjusts to the lack of estrogen. And for no cancer cells! Looking forward to your next update :grouphug:. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Praying for peace, strength and healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Praying for you and your surgery today. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 praying for you with my whole heart :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Praying for you ! Instant menopause is not always for the faint of heart. :) Others don't have many symptoms at all. If you do, they will get better!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Praying for you Christine.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Continuing to pray, Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I have so many mixed feelings. I am trying to offer my sufferings about all of this up to the Lord. I find it it interesting that my surgery is on Monday of Holy Week. Please pray that I can handle this burden emotionally and mostly that my pathological report after surgery comes back without a cell of cancer! Thank you. :grouphug: You have been through so much. I also pray for you to be able to find peace and comfort, though it may seem fleeting at times. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Praying for you... for your family... for peace and healing!! ;) Praying for a GREAT outcome!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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