2 days ago...

 

Also, make sure to talk to the doctor who is putting in your port prior to insertion. Make sure it isn't put in a spot where your bra strap will bother it.

 

So anyways, I'm moving my posting over to the talk forum and will post after the surgery sometime after Friday.  I find it so bizarre that I'm looking forward to having this surgery.  Praying for quick healing, no infections (ie MRSA) and no other damage done by the "beast".

 

To Fellow soon to be survivors: Do not let fear take over...Fear stems from thoughts however thoughts are not tangible.  When you find yourself in "panic mode"- relax, breathe in- feel the breath move down into your lungs and breathe out feel it coming out your nose/mouth.  Your thoughts will be quieted and calmness will return.  Guaranteed!!

 

Peace.  Laurie

 

     My name is Louise, 53 years young, public school teacher, lumpectomy in July, Stage I TNBC Grade III....no lymph node involvement.  I'm 9 weeks into 24 weeks of chemo, and I've been lucky.  My side effects are easily remedied so far.

 

     I'm writing to tell you about my 4 year old (Oct. birthday) granddaughter, Karleigh and my 6 year granddaughter, Alexis.  I wait for them to ask questions and give them simple answers.  If they ask another question I give them another simple answer.  Karleigh wanted to know about my bald head and my Groshong catheter line.  I told her I was taking medicine, and it made my hair fall out, but it will grow back.  I told her the line is how I take the medicine.  Alexis has two grandmothers with breast cancer..........she just tells everyone "my grandmothers have breast cancer".   Karleigh recognizes the pink breast cancer ribbon and says "Look, it's the ribbon for breast cancer people."  She begs her mother to buy anything with the breast cancer ribbon so she can give it to her "Wezie" (me)  My 3rd graders at school also require the simplest of answers to their questions.  To tell you the truth it all reminds me of explaining sex to my children when they were growing up........keep it simple when they begin to ask questions.  Their questions will let you know how in depth you need to go. 

 

     Laurie............it's going to be okay.  Try not to agonize over the unknown.  Immerse yourself in the gestures and words of love you will experience in the coming months from family and friends.  Stay away from depressing blogs....look for the positive places.  I have two favorite sayings I want to share with you.....

 

"For every adversity, there is a seed to a greater benefit."

 

and..........

 

"Just when the caterpillar thought its life was over it turned into a butterfly."

 

God bless you and your family,

:)Louise

 

I did a search and I did welcome you...but that was months ago. So...welcome back

 

My daughter Lori teaches second grade and she loves it....absolutelty loves it!! Her stats are at the bottom of my post.

 

Your favorite sayings are keepers, and you sound as though you have a great attitude. Your answers to your granddaughters are right on target. Keep it simple...and if they want to know more....they will ask.

 

If you need any tips for the chemo, even though you are 9 weeks in to it, we have chemo and rad tips which are from the gals here on the site. Just go to the TNBC New, Resoruces & Tips Forum, and click on the last page which right now is page 17. They are yousr for the printing. Also, if you have any tip which is not already there, please tell me and I will add it/them. Always room for more, as every little bit of advice coming from one of you ladies is the best advice anyone can get.

 

Please post and tell us more about yourself.

Hugs,

Nancy 

 

     Thank you for your message.  I stayed away from the internet for some time.........but, now I'm looking around again at the proactive sites.  I appreciate the lead about the Resources and Tips Forum..........I'm headed that way right now.  I will be doing 6 1/2 weeks of radiation at MD Anderson when I'm finished with chemo......hopefully, the end of February.

So, I'll appreciate advice concerning radiation.  I hope your daughter is staying ahead of TNBC.  I understand it affects young women more than people "my age".  I admire these young women who are battling cancer while raising families and/or working.  They are my heroes.

 

God Bless!

Louise 

 

I've certainly never had anything like that.  I'm so glad you are healing quickly.  That would be great if you can get your drains out this week.

 

Hugs

 

Your tumor is the same size as my daughter Lori's. However, they found another one behind the nipple after an MRI. Lori's feelings were the same as yours....why me....how me? She could not function for at least 5-6 weeks after dx.

 

TNBC responds very well to chemo Alison, as all the gals here will tell you. Lori's stats are at the botom of my post. We have tons of info here on the site, and Pam (trip2) posts new info every day. Lori had the BRCA testing and she is negative, However,what they are finding is TNBC gals may have other mutations. We have a topic on the "TNBC Talk" forum titled "First diagnosis received-Lumpectomy or Mastectomy", and you might want to read the posts there. The more info you have...the better decisions you will make.

 

We have gals on the site who are 7, 10, 14, 17 20 years out from dx. You are going to have the support of some incredibly intelligent, caring and loving women as you begin this journey.

 

I have 2 links to articles which you may want to read as to the Taxol/Taxotere.

 

 

 

You also will want to have your D levels checked. This is very important. Here is the link for the correct test.

 

 

 

I want to give you some directions for the resources on the site, which are from the gals on the site. They are for your daily life.

 

 

 

 

 

What are the D levels not been asked about this one?

 

Ali