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Re: oncotype dx roll call
My oncodx was 34, and I believe it was due the absence of progesterone receptors. I was 95% er positive and barely grade 2. I didn't do chemo that was recommended but did 4 years AI drugs. I am year 7 NED.
Re: CT and Lung Nodules
Hi all, Just as I was heading over to the hospital I got a call from the PET scan department telling me that something had happened to the contrast on its courier journey from NYC. They had to cancel and are trying again on May 30. I’m not thrilled since my one way journey is three to four hours but there’s not much anyone can do. Maybe the 90* temp was the reason? I guess I’ll be shipping up to Boston again next week.
Bookworm, I hope your oncologist came up with a plan for the new area of concern.
Re: Waiting for biopsy results
I third the mods comments. Totally agree it would be better to know what you are dealing with than to make 'mountains out of molehills' assuming it might be something else. I hope you can enjoy your son's graduation.
Re: Benign biopsy but in need of lumpectomy
Thanks for following up, I was definitely hoping to hear some others experiences prior to surgery. The surgery went as scheduled it did take a bit longer than expected. I luckily did not take any prescribed paid meds. I am healing well there definitely is a flatness in the general area that they removed the lump from, with swelling in other areas it's difficult to see the amount of deformity I will be left with. Obviously at this point I am most concerned with the results from pathology. The doctor and staff made it sound promising that the previous core biopsy and the excisional biopsy would both be benign but it's hard to feel confident when there are so many people's stories online that have varying results. I have been a bit let down by the lack of follow-up I have received. I was specifically asked prior to surgery if it was okay if they called and checked on me and I emphasized how I would enjoy that and have not heard from anyone since Friday. I would expect that treatment from a car salesman after purchasing a car but when dealing with health issues that are so personal and very emotional you think there would be more care and concern.
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
I've been having headaches the last few days, will be having an MRI Friday to see what's going on
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Oh Wally - 40's & 50's??? Be still my heart.
Thanks to those of you who caught our problems with tornadoes & straight line 110mph winds. Yes, I was right in their path. No damage to my house, but… I lost power last Thursday on 5/16 & power just came on at 4:30 pm today - 6-1/2 days. Luckily my ex-DH was bringing up ice every other day for my Igloo coolers and he took my frozen meat & fish across town to his chest freezer. But last night was 86 in the house - after 83 the night before. Needless to say, sleeping was VERY difficult. Thank heavens - I don't know how I would have managed another night with these temperatures & humidity at 96%.
It certainly coerced me to clean out my freezers & fridge - which I hadn't planned to do until closer to hurricane season. Lots to throw away, including the delicious frozen hatch chili scones I've been hoarding.
Had a short note from Lacey and she promised an update next week. But I'm 7 days behind with no internet access, so… I'll report when I hear. Nance?? Special K???
Petite - can't remember if you post on this thread, but sorry about the blepharitis. My cataract surgeries were several years ago but I'm having a virulent attack of the same. Doesn't help with the pollen counts so high & I had no choice but to leave all the windows open for the last 6-12 days. Is a breeze at 88 degrees cooling??? Hell yes.
Re: So...whats for dinner?
m0mmy, I’m glad your jaw pain is better. Your hubby will appreciate a good birthday dinner. I’m sure you’ll be happy to have the paper finished.
My scan today was cancelled since something happened to the contrast on its way from NYC. They’ll try again on the 30th. My drive to Boston is 3 to 4 hours so I’m not thrilled. At least my appointment yesterday happened.
Dinner tonight was haddock in an artichoke tomato sauce from the hospital cafe. It was definitely fresh and quite tasty.