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Ping
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14 years ago

Mastectomy next week

Diagnosed with stage 3 ductal Carcinoma in my right breast August 2011, sent me on the roller coaster of waiting rooms machines that go ping and 8 rounds of chemo. Now with chemo finished I am into the next phase. Next Thursday I will have a Masectomy plus a reduction on my left breast and an axillary clearance. 4 nodes were positive however I think they are going to take many more. I have 2 kids a son 19 an a 15 yr old daughter, my husband who has struggled through this but is supportive. Feel like the chemo drugs are finally leaving my system. I was terrified last week, but after all my appointments I think I have the confidence to face this...well what choice do I have....wish me luck

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    JXL63
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi Ping, I've been thinking of you as you face surgery this past wk. Hope all went well & u are not in too much pain. I've been admitted to hosp for a course of iv antibiotics - usual white cell count dropping to very low & hi temp.. You have been really strong having completed 8 cycles of chemo & you'll be strong recovering from this surgery, too. Wishing you a good recovery. Jacquie
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    JXL63
    Member
    14 years ago
    Hi Ping, I've been thinking of you as you face surgery this past wk. Hope all went well & u are not in too much pain. I've been admitted to hosp for a course of iv antibiotics - usual white cell count dropping to very low & hi temp.. You have been really strong having completed 8 cycles of chemo & you'll be strong recovering from this surgery, too. Wishing you a good recovery. Jacquie