Just got back form Beth Israel. It was a long appointment and we decided to make a day out of it. We rode the bus to avoid the horrible traffic into the city and that was a great idea. There is a Metro Station just a few blocks away and it was a gorgeous day so walking was very pleasant. I first met with the radiation... Read more
I met with the Medical oncologist today. Lots of new information. At least I know what chemo's going to be like. I know I have a year of chemo ahead of me. It could be before and after surgery if I go with a lumpectomy or after surgery only if I decide I want a mastectomy.
It seems like if I decide to go with a mastectomy, it would... Read more
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Went ot see my surgeon today and review all the information we now have and discuss treatment alternatives. She went over all the tests and offered another option we hadn't yet considered. She said since I'm now again a good candidate for a lumpectomy I should consider the alternative of starting chemotherapy right away... Read more
So today I went for an ultrasound of my lymph nodes with the understanding that I might have a biopsy as well depending on what they found. The MRI had shown an enlarged lymph node. However today they found nothing so I didn't have to have another biopsy. I was able to go to my aquerobics class which was great. I had asked... Read more
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This is my first time blogging. As you know by now I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The reason I have decided to keep this blog is because it is an easy way to keep you all updadte as to what's going on. The first thing I need to say is I would never be able to do it without you. If you have sent me a... Read more
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