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ronnie61
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11 years ago

Good news I can finally start my treatment plan !!!

Gosh it has been such a stressful time the last 6 weeks for me. Having to deal with a BC diagnosis and the Lumpectomy surgery was difficult, then I had a complication with Lymphodema which is thankfully getting better, then hematology doctors wanted a Pet Scan, and Bone Marrow Biopsy as my bloods were alittle off which would delay finding out my treatment plan.  Well ladies today I saw my hematolgy doctor and the good news is that all my bloods are normal, the scan is all clear, and the bone marrow is normal. So I have now been given the all clear to begin my radiation.   

My pathology results were good after surgery and my treatment was for radiation and hormone therapy. I have already started the Tamoxifen afew weeks ago and so far I haven't had any major side affects except the odd hot flush which I have had the last year anyway.  

So, this Thursday I have an appt with my Oncologist where they will get all the information as to what my radiation plan will be and when it will begin. The lady I spoke to afew minutes ago from the hospital said within 2 weeks. So finally I am ready to start my treatment and finishing within 4 to 6 weeks.  

I got abit emotional this morning after my hematologist told me the good news and he gave me a tissue and a hug. My husband was with me too and there just seemed to be a feeling of relief all round. The one  micromet they found in a node was just reacting to the incission and surgery, but I understand why they decided todo all these other tests and biopsies just to exclude blood disorders and even Lymphomas. So relieved it's not. !!! 

Now I can concentrate on the BC and radiation treatment.  

Ps.. Last week I was informed that the store where I work was closing down this week. I have been away for 5 weeks and my area manager informed all the staff that we will lose our jobs as there are no other positions. I didn't think things could get much worse for me but today I am happy and when I finish the treatment I will look for work knowing that even though 2014 has started off with a huge bump, with hiccups the last month or so, I will find work and I will be in a better place emotionally and physically too.  

Thanks to all the lovely ladies who have contacted me so far on this journey, your support and encouragement has meant so much. I wish everyone going through their treatment all the very best and sending you all lots of postive and happy vibes.

Take care

Ronnie xx 

 

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    ronnie61
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Tonya, it seems like I have been waiting ages to start my radiation treatment. I see my Oncologist tomorrow and he will start the process of working out just how many sessions I am going to have and the rest of it. I think it will be atleast 6 weeks of radiotherapy and my breast care nurse has said the same thing. Anyway I will find out when I start tomorrow. Losing my job was a huge shock and was the last thing I needed to happen this year but I guess it will give me the chance to get better and rest after radiation and recuperate quicker. I plan to walk more often and do abit more exercise. I have been given a treadmill that hopefully I will use when the rainy weather gets too much to go for a  walk to the park. I just want to focus on my treatment and getting my health and weight under check as I have let myself get abit lazy over the years. I have a nutritionist that I have been seeing and she wants to see me next week before I start radiation.So that will be interesting to hear what she has to say regarding different food groups and healing the body. 

    You are so right in that I have had some painful tests todo the last 2 weeks. The most painful of all was the Bone Marrow Biopsy. They went in through my right side/ hip and bottom area and even though they localised the area I still felt this prodding for atleast 5 minutes. I am still sore 14 days later. But it needed to be done. I will let you know Tonya how I go with the radiation. Thanks do much for your support and encouragement. Much appreciated. 

    Take Care

    Ronnie xx

     

     

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    ronnie61
    Member
    11 years ago

    Thanks Robyn, the relief that I can now begin my treatment plan is immense. I am sad about losing my job though, but in afew months I will be ready to look for work within the retail industry again. Thanks again for your kind words.

    Take Care,

    Ronnie xx