Hello Friends and Family,
Just had to let you know blessings continue to rain down on us. Teresa just called and she arrived back in Tx. There were 3 guys waiting to welcome her home! Having here the past 10 days has been such a blessing!!
Sharon Sailsman, a special friend, ask a question....did they start constructive surgery. Guess I didn't make that clear in any of the previous e.mails. Yes they put the expanders in and even 100 cc's to start "blowing them up" process!! So I'm back in a "training bra"!! Tee Hee! Each week I'll go back to blow them up more!! The Dr. said it's kind of like braces...they just get comfortable and you tighten them up again!! Well...this too will past!!
I also had to share a letter with you from Barry, (Michele and Derek's AND NOW OUR'S) SPECIAL FRIEND. I forwarded my pathology report to Barry, who is an oncologist, and asked him to take a look the report....which he did. Another blessing....Barry knows the oncologist that I will see in Denver that works with the group of surgeons there!!
I'm doing MUCH, MUCH better since the Dr. gave me meds. for nausea that I take when I take my pain pill....I just THOUGHT Tynold could hold the pain in check....not yet ...but soon I hope. I haven't had temp. yet tonight. It was 101.1 on Thur. and 100 last night. I keep puffing on my machine to increase my lung capacity and walking and eating healty....well some of the time!!
Hope you week-end is special....hug the folks in your life lots each day!
Now here's Barry's note:
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 1:24 AM
Subject: Re: Donna's Path Report.
Hi Donna,
I read through your path report. You are correct that it is an excellent report with an expectation of a cure in the 93-95% range. You can increase those numbers a few more percentage points by taking Tamoxifen or Arimidex. You have Stage I (pT1a, pN0(i-), M0) Grade II infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the right breast which is ER+, PR-, and Her2neu amplification undetermined (the focus of invasive disease was so small that it could not be reliably tested). You have indications to consider adjuvant hormonal treatment for 5 years, but nothing else. You should do great!
Dr. Sedlacek is a great doctor. Please tell him I said hello! He will help you decide if Tamoxifen or Arimidex might be best for you. I think you will like him. If you have questions about anything, please feel free to ask.
Congratulations on a great report. You definitely made the right decision having the mastectomy. In addition to the invasive focus, there were also separate areas of DCIS. You would not have been a good candidate for breast conservation.
Have a good weekend,
Barry
Isn't that a blessing to get such a great report!
Joyfully His,
Donna
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteious fall. Psalm 55:22
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I am so happy for you, Donna! I've told many of my nurse friends about you and they are praying for your speedy recovery also. I forgot one important tip when we had our "pre-surgery" talk there at Idlewilde - studies have proven that you heal quicker when your pain is under control....so be sure to keep up with your pain pills....nothing good comes from "grinning and bearing it". God's blessings on you tonight. - Cathy Mallow
Our friend,
We are so encouraged by today's update! Praise be to God! We are counting the days until we see you! Deanna
Donna,
We are glad you are doing so well and have such a positive report from your doctors. We are heading back to Fort Worth tomorrow (25th) and will continue to check your blog for good progress. We look forward to seeing you in Sept.
Larry and Carol Patterson
Dear Donna,
It sounds like you've been on the roller coaster! I've been praying for you. I'm praising God for the good report and that you have so many family and friends to support you. Day by day, I hope you'll feel stronger and more energized. Take care of yourself, and get lots of rest! Do you have to go to Denver each week to have the expanders filled?
Thinking of you! Praying that you're resting under the Comforter of Christ Jesus.
Hugs from Him!
Beth
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