cris

Well, gosh, that sounds encouraging. How do *you* feel about that? It will be nice to have the radiation oncologist's confirmation. (I think I originally posted this on *my* wall. I want to make sure you see it. I'm still figuring this system out.)

Hi, cris. How did your first week of radiation go? Re the spot on your spine - you'll find out about that tomorrow, yes? Thinking of you.

Keep thinking positive. Will be thinking about you, and wish you well Chris.

Hi, cris. How did your first week of radiation go? Thinking of you.

Hi Cris... I'm glad that everything is going well after your surgery. I did therapy to get my range of motion back as well. I feel like I'm almost back to full range at this point. Once I have my reconstructive surgery, I will need more therapy . I would much rather had the one and done...just get it all done at once, but that was not an option for me. Its all good, and everything will be back to normal at some point. My surgeon said to expect a full year before expecting "back to normal." I will have tissue expanders, and get them filled gradually. Then finish up with tattoos. The radiation isn't too bad... towards the end, and even beyond that for a couple of months, I was really tired. Will definatley keep in touch... I would love to know how you are progressing as well.

Hi Chris. I have not been on here in forever. I was just reading about you. How are you feeling after your surgery? I hope everything goes smoothly for you. I will finally get my reconstruction some time in June. I had the radiation in September/October 2012, and just wanted to have nothing done for a while. The plastic surgeon also felt it was good to wait a while after my radiation. I'm looking forward to the reconstruction surgery. They have to do a LD flap reconstruction on me because I don't have much extra skin to work with, and because of the radiation. I actually saw a woman that had the same type of surgery, and it looked very natural. I just want to look "normal" again. My eyebrows are finally looking good The eyelashes take forever to come back....and my hair, well...its crazy curly!! I can't wait for it to get a bit longer. I have had bouts of depression off and on.... its really difficult, as you well know. Hope you are doing well!

Thanks for answering, but I'm still confused. You say there WAS cancer in the nodes, but then when they were removed, they were "clear"? Maybe I'm just dense, but I still don't get it.

First off I am so sorry you hve togo through this at all. I wish you wel as you go for your surgery today. I had the same kind of surgery. God bless you today. I will be praying for you and your doctors today as you go through this. Stay strong.

Prayers, healthy vibes and good luck tomorrow. When you feel up to it let us know how the operation went.

Hi! Congrats on finishing chemo! I had a modified radical mast on one side and a simple mast on the other. I have tissue expanders. I want you to know it was not nearly as bad as I thought. I stayed two nights and started feeling like myself after about 8 days. My surgery was 2.15 and I start chemo 3.8. Good luck to you!!

Congratulations of finishing chemo! Whew!
Good luck on surgery. May you recover quickly and cheerfully.

Hi Chris
Kelli from Burlington. I have silicone implants, not worrying about their shelf life. Hope you are doing great!

I am not use to these boards yet. Keep up the good work and stay positive, I know sometimes it is difficult. I did want to ask about the 3x positive HER2. I have that also. Doctor never went into explaining it. Have they informed you? If so, do you mind telling me what it means? Thanks:)

Stage II.. one lymph node involved with a 3 cm tumor plus multi-focal involvment(mini-tumors)
I did not find the surgery that bad from what I have heard chemo is the hardest part for most.

Hi Cris thanx for your message. sounds like your chemo regime is somewhat different than mine, but i am sure side effects are not that much different. You had chemo before surgery, it seems. I have had surgery and will have 6 rounds of 2 different "cocktails" with 21 days in between so I guess I will be finished in May. I have to have more surgery after that and probably rads. (not satisfied with the margins although they are clear) So it will be a while..

Hi cris - when you click on the link I sent you, the form to join is on the right-hand side of the page. You'll see it. Hope you have a great (and healthy) New Year!

Hi Cris - so glad you joined the forum and have already started posting questions. Good for you! I notice from your diagnoses that you are possibly triple negative, is that right? I have a few articles on my website that might assist you - here's the link to the entire category: http://marnieclark.com/category/types-of-breast-cancer/triple-negative-breast-cancer/
Hope this helps in some small way. Let me know how you're doing - you can also sign up for my newsletters if you'd like to. Sending hugs from Denver. to Southington.

Hi Cris - I wanted to welcome you to the forum, so glad you joined us, but sorry for the reason why. I've written some articles on Triple Negative Breast Cancer that may assist you - here's the link to that category on my site: http://marnieclark.com/category/types-of-breast-cancer/triple-negative-breast-cancer/ Scroll down the page for the different articles - I sure hope something within the pages assists you in some way. Sending you hugs from Denver!

Hi Cris, its Kelli. Glad you found this website. You will find lots of encouragement here. Ask any kind of questions and we will all try to reply. Thinking about you a lot.

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