Browsing All posts tagged under »surgery«

Just Hysteria?

April 5, 2011

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Man oh man, is there something I need to get off my chest. I shared this with two people already. One compassionately listened and acknowledged my anxiety. And I think the other person was too scared from what I said to just say, “It will be ok.” Back when my doctor told me the cancer… [Read more…]

It’s Been 2 Years

November 20, 2010

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This is a time in my life that I never thought I would be around to see. 2 years ago today, I found that darned lump in my breast that completely changed my life forever. It didn’t just change me physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Before my diagnosis, I just kind of went… [Read more…]

Breast Cancer Surgery Update

May 4, 2009

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This will be brief as I am still in some pain from last week’s surgery. My drain was just removed today and I start physical therapy next week. Overall, it was a success. Dr. Ponn said we should have the pathology report tomorrow. I am confident at least 4 of my 6 margins are clear.… [Read more…]

The “M” Word Has Been Said

April 10, 2009

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When I started out on this cancer journey, I thought I would have chemo, a lumpdectomy and radiation. I would lose my hair and be aggravated about that but life would move on. I now have to confess, whenever the word lumpdectomy was uttered by myself or my doctors, I never felt a true conviction… [Read more…]

Chemo Is Almost Done. Now What? SURGERY!

March 27, 2009

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Ok, I have about 126 hours before I am done with my awful, side affect, bald-headed making chemo treatments. I’m excited at that prospect but there is a fear that is gnawing at the back of my neck. That fear is of my upcoming surgery. Besides my C-section with lil mama, I’ve never had major… [Read more…]

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