Luanne Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I had an ultrasound on my breast last Thursday (the same day my father passed away). It showed that the chemo they were using did nothing to shrink the tumor. Yesterday the oncologist said they want to do surgery now (rather than after more chemo). I wasn't able to think straight due to be exhausted both physically and emotionally from the day before and told her I couldn't give her a response right then. I need to ask some questions, but now that I am more alert, I think the surgery is probably a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: I am so sorry. Let us know what you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Please let us know when they schedule the surgery, Luanne, so we can be sure to say extra prayers for you before, during and after the procedure. (I know a lot of us are praying for you every day already, but extra prayers can't hurt, right?) I'm sorry the chemo didn't shrink the tumor. :( I hope the surgery is a complete success and that your doctors are able to do whatever it takes to cure you. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 For the past 8 years I have been a RN in the recovery room of a cancer hospital. They can do many amazing things with mastectomy and breast reconstruction. The docs I work with are amazing. I would not hesitate to go the surgical route, as tough as surgery can be. Best of luck to you and your healthcare team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 I can't decide if I should call the doctor or just wait the two weeks until I am scheduled to see her again anyway. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Call now and get the ball rolling. It would be a few weeks before they could do it anyway. You can always cancel or reschedule, but at least for now, you got your place in line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Luanne, Thanks for update and opportunity to pray for you! God's peace and discernment for the doctors in their care of you. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Yes, please call now. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'd go ahead and call so they can start lining things up. I'm so sorry to hear that the chemo didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 I do need to talk to my mother first to make sure I know her schedule since she will have to transport my daughter to and from work while I am incapacitated. She isn't home right now. She went to my sister's house to look at and retrieve the guest book from my father's funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'd go ahead and call. Because taking action always makes me feel better. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 💙💙💙so sorry for all you're going through Luanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Call right now. If you don't, you'll spend all weekend wishing you hadn't waited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 ((Hugs)) So much to deal with all at once but you can do it! Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh, Luanne, you've been through so much. I'm so sorry. Yes, I would call them today and get things moving. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm so sorry for everything you are going through. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I can't decide if I should call the doctor or just wait the two weeks until I am scheduled to see her again anyway. Thoughts? I would call. The sooner you remove the cancer from your body, the less opportunity you give it to spread. If I was diagnosed with any form of breast cancer, I would want the fastest most aggressive treatment available in order to give me the best odds of beating it. I am truly sorry you are going through this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'd schedule asap. Sorry for the bad news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Call now. :) I am active on an ovarian cancer forum (close family member has oc), and know that just because you are not reponding to this particular type of chemo, doesn't mean that you won't repond to another type, and there are usualy at least several options available. The doc likely doesn't want to delay any longer since the tumor did not respond to the first choice chemo, and that's a prudent decision, imo. So, after the surgery is done, they can try another type. I know you're not excited about another type of chemo, but the options do exist. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sending positive thoughts to you, Luanne, during this challenging time. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: and prayers, Luanne. I agree with the others--go ahead and call now. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: Luanne. I am so sorry you are having to deal with this on top of grieving for your father. I would call now and just get it rolling. Praying for healing for you, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 The sooner the better in my opinion. Continued prayers for you, Luanne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Call now. It will take time to get everything set up and appointments in place. Get the ball rolling, as others have said. Give your doc the heads up ASAP and talk to your mom when you get the chance. You can work out the schedule later. BTDT. Huge hugs. My dad passed away right before I found out I had cancer and we were deeply entrenched in settling his estate. I know this is so exhausting and it is hard to know what to do. Huge hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: So sorry, Luanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: (((Luanne))) :grouphug: Prayers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm so sorry to hear this. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: I am sorry, I would get the surgery ASAP. I hope everything goes well. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh, my goodness. So not a good time for you to have to make those decisions! Is there anyone who can be a sounding board for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: Prayers and hugs :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: That sounds scary. I'm sorry. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 {{hugs}} Many tender {{hugs}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 My aunt had a mastectomy after chemo not helping and she was given almost 30 more years of life. Some live a completely normal life afterwards for more than 30 years, but we are thankful for my aunt's 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Prayers and hugs for you during such difficult times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm sorry the chemo didn't work, Luanne, but IME surgery is the way to go. It's still one of the best and fastest ways to tackle the cancer. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm sorry. I'm sorry you are having a difficult time and I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 So sorry, Luanne, that you didn't get the positive results you were hoping for. I pray the doctors will have good success with removing it surgically. Prayers and hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 A dear friend of mine had the surgery nineteen years ago and is still with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 ((hugs)) lots of ((HUGS)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (((Luanne))) Gosh, I'm sorry! I'm happy to read other posters have positive stories about outcomes in similar situations. Still praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm sorry, Luanne. Of course that is exactly what you did not want to hear. I hope the next treatment, whatever you decide to do, has a better outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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