patm8848's Cancer Blog
February 5, 2010
I came across this little poem at the imaging center that did my biopsy.
What Cancer Can’t Do
Cancer is so limited.
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot eat away peace.
It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot shut out memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot quench the spirit.
Author Unknown
Now for those of you that have not read weezies blog, she found and posted a little song and dance from youtube called the pink glove dance if you havent you should visit the site it is so cute. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw
My thoughts are with you all…
Pat
Well I had my appointment with my Rad Oncologist and I have to say she was fantastic. I have never felt so comfortable and relaxed with a Dr before. She ask me my story and them totally explained everything from A-Z any questions I was going to ask she answered.I was not feeling to good about the radiation treatment, you know with it being my left breast and the heart being on the left side I just didnt have a warm fuzzy feeling.Plus the Lungs in there. But the Dr put all my fears at ease and I feel pretty good about it now.I am going to nominate her for Dr of the year.
I then went to my Surgeon yesterday for a follow up appt. I do have some redness in the skin on the upper part of the incision Ive had it there since the surgery. The Dr was a little concerned about it at first but I had a round of antibotics there is no drainage and it doesnt hurt he thinks it may be just some type of bruising, now the incision is really hard and it curves around my nipple,it kinda feels like a finger curled around my nipple, if you take your right hand and put your index finger in a bent position around your left nipple and cut it off leaving it under the skin that is what it feels like to me. So what did I ask the Surgeon you may be thinking. Well I asked him if I could see his hands he put his hands out automatically and gave me a questionable look so I just told him I wanted to make sure he didnt leave a finger in my boob. He just smiled a big smile and laughed. I did thank him for standing his ground and not just giving me the Mastectomy because I thought it was the best way to go. I really appreciate the fact that he said he couldnt have a clear conscious if he did a mastectomy and the path report came back with only that small DCIS. I still feel if I ever need a Mastectomy I would give them up in a heart beat. But I am glad he didnt do unnecessary surgery on me just because I thought I knew more then he did. He is also Dr of the year in my book.
I tell you since I had my IUD removed I have been having so many friggin hot flashes I cant keep track of them, I walk around with a flushed face most of the day and beads of sweat on my forehead and I havent started the Tamoxifen yet it is all natural menopuse. It really is terrible my poor husband I toss and turn at night blankets on blankets kicked off ceiling fan on then off plus a floor fan next to the bed but that I have always had I got used to it for the noise when i worked nights and I cant wean myself from it. If we travel I either bring a small fan or go buy a cheap fan and leave it there.
Does anyone think that asking for a dollar everytime we show our boobs is to much. I mean heck strippers get it all the time why cant we. I told the Rad Oncologist PA the other day she asked me to get undressed and she said Im sure you are tired of showing people your breast. I said no Im over the shyness. So now I was goin to start charging a dollar for a peek. She agreed but she left the room and never gave me my dollar after she looked at my boob. Well I hope this finds everyone in good healing and my love to you all and a kick in the Ass to everyones Cancer.
Pat
Hey Pat,
I’m so glad you’re receiving great care from doctors who are listening to you and respecting your views. It’s so important to feel as if you are a vital part of your own care.
I had a double mastectomy in August and just finished five months of chemo, which kicked me into menopause.
The hot flashes are devestating!
Hang tough, girl.
Jill
Posted on 
12.29.09 
Thanks for your support - 
Thanks Pat, I wish you continued success. I will be having a double mastectomy with lymph node(s)removal on March 5th. At least you have your lumpectomy behind you. I could have opted for a lumpectomy as well, but I have invasive ductal carcinoma and I don’t want to take any more chances than I have to. Peace to you…