Lynn916

Hello... Thinking about you today. How are you doing? I'm finished with surgery and expansion. Starting chemo 6/12 at UCSF on a trial. Would love to make it to a Tuesday support group one of these evenings. Signed up for the newsletter from wellness center, have you taken any of their classes? Do I need a note from my onc to join one? Hope all is well!

Terry

That is great news about your chemo, so happy you weren't to awfully sick. The fatigue is horrible, my daughters big complaint also. I am doing better now that I've seen the surgeon and have a date of April 8th. Ready to get started and find out exactly what we are dealing with. May go Tuesday night depending on how my dauther feels, she is having side effects of last chemo right now. Enjoy the sunshine :-)

Just wanted to say hello and see how things are going for you? Hope chemo is going well. May come to support group in next few weeks at Sutter. Sending you best wishes!

Hi Lynn,
My name is Terry, I was just diagnosed last week. I'm wondering where you receive treatment? I live close to Sutter Roseville but my daughter who also has cancer is treated at UCSF in San Francisco. Stanford is also close and on our insurance. Any advice? If I choose UCSF or Stanford it would be nice to have a local oncologist in an emergency like we do with my daughter (she is 23 but treated in pediatrics due to having a peds cancer). I would need an adult Onc. How are things going for you? Is there a support group here locally and have you used the Sutter Cancer Center?

Wonderful news that no nodes were affected. And I think it was a good idea to have some surgery. They needed to do that in order to actually tell if all nodes were negative.
Good for you and thanks for sharing the good news!

Dear Lynn916: Just saw your message annd wanted to wich you luck on your Lumpectomy/Setinel Lymph node biopsy tomorrow. YOU HANG IN THERE AND BE REAL STRONG. I was operated on 9/26/13 and had a Mastectomy. Two of my Lymph Nodes were removed. I'm alive and coping to the best of my ability. WISH YOU MUCH LOVE AND MANY MANY BLESSINGS AND A QUICK AND SMOOTH RECOVERY!!!!! God Bless Hilarie/Hilarious

I never understood why people think its ok to wait. When my Doctor called to schedule surgery she said it could be 3 weeks - I was nervous and then out of the blue a patient called in and aid she had to postpone her surgery because she was going on vacation.??? I thought - really? I snapped up her appointment. I wanted this out of my body. The sooner the better. It is amazing how things happen for a reason. So glad you are going in in 2weeks. Good for you telling them you did not want to wait.

Hi, Wishing you only the best recovery. Had the same last March. You'll be fine, a bit of soreness & tough to sleep for a few nights. Don't skimp on your pain meds & sleep it off! Wear a cami or sleep bra & prop yourself up in a recliner or with lots of pillows. Take care. Barb

Hello dear, I see we have a lot in common! Same kind of cancer, live a lone, I was a military spouse. You are in my prayers dear.

Don't wait too long for those doctor's to start treating you Lynn. Get a second opinion if you have to, but don't wait to long. In the meantime, welcome to the site. I think that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need to sound off or vent from anger. We are all here to listen and help, if we can, because at some point and time in each of our lives we have been in your situation. Please don't be afraid to ask questions either. No question on this site is silly or dumb. We all have questions we would like other opinions on or answers to. There are so many nice people here that it has helped me get through my fears I had when I was DX'd with DCIS. Good luck in the future.

Sending blessings and positive thoughts your way!

You have the prayers of many of us on this site - be strong. Easy to say and I know hard to do.

Good morning Lynn, hang in there, once you have a plan of attack you will be ready to fight...take it one day at a time, one hour at a time... I received an excellent piece of advice from two BC survivors when I was diagnosed and that was to find something everyday to be thankful for and find a way to laugh (a funny movie, a funny book, I never watched Seinfeld until my diagnosis and would find myself laughing out loud...this releases endorphins and you actually do feel better!)...you are now "one of us" and we take care of our own!

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Hey, Lynn916 -
I just wanted to stop by and tell you I'm on the other side of where you are - Please be strong and courageous and know I am thinking about you! If you need anything at all, please let me know.
Hugs,
RedheadLynn

Welcome...you will find this a wonderful site filled with wonderful people ready and more than willing to help and support you...the first few weeks are the hardest...waiting is also hard...a few recommendations: 1-- remember to breathe, in and out slowly... 2-- try to bring someone to each appointment as there is soooo much info that an extra set of ears is always a good thing...3--buy a binder/notebook to keep track of all the paperwork, instruction sheets, insurance, medical leave paper work, copies of all your reports, phone numbers of all your physicians/ nurse practitioners, etc...4--remember to breathe, in and out slowly...5--do your research, get to the best people/cancer center you an, get your support team in place...6-- always get a second opinion if you have doubts, this is your right and insurances must cover it...7-- VISIT THIS SITE OFTEN...we will help you get through this...8-- BREATHE!!! Sometimes I forgot to take those deep breaths and would feel myself getting tenser and palpitations would take over...so many of us know exactly how you are feeling, we really do, we are the new friends you just haven't met yet! Keep in touch. I am sending (((hugs))) and God bless!

Hi, Lynn, and welcome. Your profile looks familiar. I'm close to your age, diagnosed just about the same time, starting treatment next week but not there yet. I hope you find this site as useful as I have, even in the short time I've been here. I wish I had something more concrete to offer, but am sending good wishes.

Beth

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

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