Eagle Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 hornblower I am sorry that you are going through this. I will include you and the doctors and nurses and everyone who helps you in my prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: BTDT and so did my mom. It sucked but we are both still here. Hang in there. On a side note, if you don't already have one, you might consider finding a maid to come in and take care of the house once a week. Getting her/him in place now would probably work better than once you are feeling bad. It gives you a chance to get used to them and gives them a chance to learn to do things the way you prefer. There will be days that housework is beyond you but having it not filthy may be helpful physically and psychologically. Unless having someone else in the house would cause too much stress... Also, if you don't already, I would suggest walking daily for now. Keep up some form of daily exercise even if you just feel like curling up in a ball and bawling. It will help physically and psychologically. Also, if treatments really make you feel bad, don't immediately accept it as normal. Check with your doctor. I ended up being allergic to certain components of the first chemo they tried. I was in TERRIBLE shape. Everyone told me it was normal. I questioned it. The doctor immediately switched meds and it helped a lot. Not that chemo became a picnic but I was functional as opposed to bed ridden. And again.... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Adding my thoughts and love and prayers for you... so sorry you have to go through this! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm sad and mad for you too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: Hornblower. I'm sad and mad for you, too. So glad that your profs are looking to do incompletes for you since you have to miss exams. Hoping for clear margins and a speedy and full recovery for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am sorry. You are in my thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Best wishes, Hornblower 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Many hugs, Hornblower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am so sorry. Hoping for the best for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh no, what a horrible thing to happen. Peace and courage be with you as you face this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh, Hornblower I am so sorry. Many hugs. You are among friends here, and several of us are breast cancer survivors. My diagnosis was nearly 12 years ago. While I don’t take continued good health as a given, my hair grew back and my energy fully returned. After treatment, I got my life back. I don’t think chemo impacted my teeth at all, so that is not a universal side effect. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I hope everyone is doing ok and getting good news. Mine was not good. Invasive mammary cancer. I'm seeing a surgeon today. I'm so sad & scared & mad! I had to withdraw from my school right before exams. Oh no, I am so sorry. You will be in my prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Big hugs to you. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 So sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I hope everyone is doing ok and getting good news. Mine was not good. Invasive mammary cancer. I'm seeing a surgeon today. I'm so sad & scared & mad! I had to withdraw from my school right before exams. I am so sorry. About it all, but as a fellow student, that totally sucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I’m so, so sorry. Many hugs and prayers for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (Hugs). I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I wish I could bring you a meal. :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Aw shoot. I'm so sorry to hear this news. If hearing about how others did with this is helpful, I'll tell you... Two of my best friends had this (one had it twice in five years). They both went through all the treatments, and five+ years later are doing great and feel that their lives are back to normal. My own mother had cancer in both breasts at age 42. She is now about to turn 90. You take care. I'll be praying. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Aw shoot. I'm so sorry to hear this news. If hearing about how others did with this is helpful, I'll tell you... Two of my best friends had this (one had it twice in five years). They both went through all the treatments, and five+ years later are doing great and feel that their lives are back to normal. My own mother had cancer in both breasts at age 42. She is now about to turn 90. You take care. I'll be praying. Right now, these are my favourite things to hear about! & I love your sigline word: HOPE thank you & everyone else 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Cancer is a horrible disease and I am sending prayers/healing vibes your way that your treatment is successful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Blast. Why does this happen to the nicest people? Praying for the most excellent and effective health care, and plenty of personal support for you on this journey. Amy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I’m so sorry! Praying for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm sorry and wish you strength and health. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 So sorry to hear this, Hornblower - I am praying for healing and strength for you... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Anne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Lots of hugs for you. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Actually just checked my school mail and got msg from one of my profs that they're working on processing them as incompletes for now. re dental stuff - I have frigging braces on. I'm about 6 months away from end of ortho treatment. So it's on my list to sort out. Might pull them off & have bonded retainers put in for a bit. I don't know. And yeah, I've heard too that chemo takes a toll on teeth so my dentist will need to be involved. You might see about finishing out with invisalign. You can wear them through scans and radiation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Ah crap. That massively sucks, I'm so sorry Hornblower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Hornblower--my BFF had a clear mammo and then a few months later was diagnosed with invasive cancer in one breast (many ducts affected) and a HER + lump in the other breast. Two different types of cancer in two different breasts. There was some lymph involvement. Surgery, chemo, rad.....and several years later, other than having to take daily hormone suppressors, she is fine. This is hard news, especially during a time when many people are celebrating happy holidays, but there is hope. So sorry to hear this, hornblower. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I was in your shoes with the same sort of invasive BC diagnosis 2 1/2 years ago. I remember the shock...& the "this can't be happening to me" feeling. But...I survived those months of treatment & came out the other side. Today my life is completely normal again apart from a daily hormone repressing pill and regular doctor visits. You will make it through, too!! I'm still praying for you here. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Best wishes, Hornblower. My oldest dd went through this 2 years ago. Not fun. But she is cancer-free now and is feeling healthy and back to normal. I'm glad to hear you can see a surgeon right away. Talking to the doctors helped as they were always so compassionate and reassuring. Oh, Hornblower I am so sorry. Many hugs. You are among friends here, and several of us are breast cancer survivors. My diagnosis was nearly 12 years ago. While I don’t take continued good health as a given, my hair grew back and my energy fully returned. After treatment, I got my life back. I don’t think chemo impacted my teeth at all, so that is not a universal side effect. Aw shoot. I'm so sorry to hear this news. If hearing about how others did with this is helpful, I'll tell you... Two of my best friends had this (one had it twice in five years). They both went through all the treatments, and five+ years later are doing great and feel that their lives are back to normal. My own mother had cancer in both breasts at age 42. She is now about to turn 90. You take care. I'll be praying. Just quoting these posts because they're so important. You're going to be one of the survivor stories, too! We are all here for you, hoping and praying and worrying and sending positive thoughts, and whenever you need to talk or vent, just keep on posting. I wish there was more that we could do for you, but although I can't usually speak for the entire Hive, I know for sure that we will all help you through this in any way we can. All you have to do is ask. We've never even met, but I'm sitting here crying after reading your update, because I was praying and praying that you would get good news and it would be a simple case of removing the lump and everything would be fine. I'm so sorry you got such a scary diagnosis, and if I have one piece of advice for you, it's to make sure you've got the best possible doctors and hospital, even if you have to travel for your treatment. Praying for you every day. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Ugh, I am so sorry to hear you received such crappy news and how it's affecting school and life just before the holidays. It sucks! You are in my prayers. Definitely focus on all the survivor stories, get the maid, and be courageous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Blast. Why does this happen to the nicest people? Praying for the most excellent and effective health care, and plenty of personal support for you on this journey. Amy Acadie said what I wanted to. {{{{{hornblower}}}}} I'll be thinking and praying and sending all the love I can for your healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh, no. But at least your treatment is moving fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) I'm so sorry for the bad news. I'll be saying a prayer for you and wishing for a smooth recovery. Edited December 5, 2017 by reefgazer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am so sorry this is the next step. Praying for you today for strength to walk through this diagnosis to the other side of bring healed. Lots of virtual hugs coming your way today! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh no, I'm so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lady Florida. Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: Many hugs Hornblower. :grouphug: I'll keep you in my thoughts. I'm glad you're getting to see a surgeon quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampamommy Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh, I'm so sorry. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greta Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Oh, no. Hornblower, I am so, so sorry to hear this. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I am very sorry Hornblower and will be praying for a good outcome for you. My dd, who started chemo the week of her 40th birthday in May is two weeks out from double mastectomies and will start radiation next month, is tired but doing good. She has a super kick-butt attitude and the doc told her, even though he wasn't allowed to, that he thought those who had that attitude did better and that it might be more important than all the rest to recovery. So I leave with my dd favorite saying ...I'm girding my loins and going to war and I'm going to kick cancer ass! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalmia Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 I'm sorry about these results. Hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Sending tons of hugs and prayers your way. I sure wish you had received better news. Since you didn't, allow me to add that I have two bs survivors/friends at school, both your age or younger. It's the pits going through it, but there is a better life once it's done. Meanwhile... :grouphug: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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