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Re: I Need a Pep Talk...Very Discouraged Today
Denise,
I suck at being peppy. Unfortunately I am the most depressed and sad person I know.. I think about my situation everyday and what cancer has taken from me. Even though I know I should be ecstatic I am alive. So I know how you are feeling but as my Onc told me when I asked her about stats, "I do not give numbers because I believe everyone's situation is different so fight with all you have and be happy for every day that you get." She said she has given numbers in the past to people who should have died in 2 years and lived 20 and of course also told people they had 5 to 10 years and were gone in 2. I did not appreciate her words at the time because I wanted to know what my chances were but over the past year I have learned to accept that I have no idea how long I will be here but will enjoy every day.
Just think of all you have been through and accomplished so far in your cancer journey. You are a strong person. Remember every day is a gift but if you are ever in need of a friend we are all here for you.
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Baseline Mammogram November 2010, found 2 suspicious calcifications (right side).
Second Mammogram April 2011, found 2 masses in the right breast, 1 in the lymph node and 1 in the left breast.
3 Biopsies May 11, 2011
Diagnosed right Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer which spread to my lymph node 5-13-2011.
Between Stage 2 and 3 with tumors grade III. ER/PR- but Her2neu+++
PET Scan clear
Breast MRI showed 2 masses in left, 5 in the right and 2 in the lymph node.
Biopsy of left mass benign
Joined clinical trial which required second biopsy of one of the right masses
Port placed May 27, 2011
Began Chemo (Taxol, Herceptin and Tykerb) on June 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011
Bi-lateral Mastectomy with reconstruction (expanders) October 3, 2011
FEC 12 weeks
Radiation 6 weeks
Herceptin 8 months finish September 2012
Exchange surgery August 3, 2012
Been NED since October 2011
Lymphedema right arm since Nov 2013
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