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One down... only 23 more to go!

One down... only 23 to go!   Last week was "ICK" week...   Monday.  Accomplish in one day what normally takes two in order to take the rest of the week off for Ick.  Medical bills wait for no man so keep on plugging along.   Tuesday.  After filling out five pages of medical forms, I had my suspiciously sensitive... Read moreChevron

Hair and boobs and groupies... oh my!

Bless her heart... my best friend, Joy, mothers me.  I've been overwhelmed with appointments, tests and medical decisions in addition to dealing with the pincushion after-effects of surgery.  I have reams of information sitting on my desk that were thrown at me while in the dazed state of shock and denial.  Joy called the hospital's... Read moreChevron

Okay...so the post surgery high has worn off!

Friday, September 19, 2008   Today I've had enough.  Roll the calendar to B.C. (Before the BIG C!) or better yet, A.D. (After Deliverance from  the BIG C!).  The post surgery numb is long gone and my chest feels like it's been attacked by an orbital sander.  Happy drugs... not happy enough.  I had... Read moreChevron

WOOHOO! Early detection has really paid off!

WOOHOO!  Great news!  My surgeon called with pathology results... WHEW!  I can breath again!  There was no cancer in the lymph nodes - huge sigh!  I'd do cartwheels, but then I'd need back surgery!  Though it was infiltrating surrounding tissue (IDC), the largest tumor was just 1 cm.  The smaller tumor... Read moreChevron

The day after bilateral mastectomy...

Life is different today... I'm boobless in Seattle!  I can't believe I'm already home.  Itchy, attractive drains hanging off each side, percocet in hand... but not feeling all that bad.  I'm surprised I feel this good and I'm very relieved it's over.  I was just sorry I was asleep and missed the party my husband and good... Read moreChevron

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