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Chemo #2 and Hair
Okay, so I have learned something. Not all chemo treatments are created equal. I had my second chemo treatment on Sunday, September 8th. I was expecting it to go pretty much like the first one. Uneventful. And for the most … Continue reading
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Adriamycin, Alopecia, Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, Cytoxan, DCIS, Heparin, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Red Devil, Saline, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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Phase Two, The Beginning
Chemo Treatment #1 – Monday, August 26th I SURVIVED!
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Adriamycin, Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, Cytoxan, DCIS, Heparin, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Red Devil, Saline, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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Fun With Nuclear Medicine
MUGA Scan – Multi Gated Acquisition Scan Fancy name for a test that shows whether or not your ticker is in proper working order. Had this test done last week in preparation for chemo treatments. Long story short the test … Continue reading
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, MUGA, Multi-Gated Acquisition Scan, Nuclear, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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Phase One, Complete
I almost feel like I’m losing a friend.
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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Put One Foot In Front Of The Other
…and soon you’ll be walkin’ ‘cross the floor! ~From the 1970 movie “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” Post-op from surgery number two on Wednesday, July 31st.
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, Hematoma, High Grade, IDC, Incision, Infection, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Port, Radiation Therapy, Revision, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Some days that is what it feels like anyway…One step forward and two steps back. But any progress is in the right direction.
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, Hematoma, High Grade, IDC, Incision, Infection, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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More Baby Steps
With a couple of more appointments to my cancer surgeon under my belt I am pleased to say that things are moving along nicely!
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, BRCA1, BRCA2, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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Baby Steps
I keep having to remind myself that baby steps are still progress. Two and a half weeks post surgery now with a couple of doctor’s appointments behind me and I’m getting anxious to get back to “normal” if there is … Continue reading
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Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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One Week
Well, I am one week post-surgery! Ever since I got home I have spent a great deal of my time living in my recliner, each day consisting of recurring pain medication, elevation of my legs, awkward bathroom visits (painful?) and … Continue reading
Posted in Updates by Wendy Jo
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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Finally Home!
This post is actually a little late…okay, three days late. Wendy came home on Wednesday the 26th, but we’ve had no time to post anything and she isn’t quite up to sitting in front of a computer. We’ve decided she … Continue reading
Posted in Updates by Chris
Tagged Axillary Lymph Node, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Chemo, Chemotherapy, DCIS, High Grade, IDC, Lump, Lumpectomy, Lymph Node, Lymphedema, Mammogram, Mastectomy, Oncologist, Oncology, Radiation Therapy, Sentinel Lymph Node, Stage II, Support, Surgery, Triple Negative, Tumor
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