First off, I can't say it enough, THANK YOU EVERYONE for your love, support and prayers!
Medical Update: Tuesday (12/8, I'm scheduled to have the PET Scan (finally). I will keep you updated with the results. I'm praying no other cancer is found in body (from nose to my knees). Wednesday (12/9), I'm scheduled to have the PortaCath inserted. I will probably start my chemo treatments the following week.
Today, I got my wig. I think it looks nice, but it's not like having your own hair. It will be a nice change though.
Just wanted to let you know Mom is doing well too. She is such an inspiration to me. Jack, too, has been supportive, listening to all my thoughts and helping with my decisions.
Tina gave me information on St. Peregrine who is the Patron Saint of Cancer Patients. My mom and I will be praying this novena starting today. If you'd like to join us, you can do so through this link:
St. Peregrine Novena
God Bless and Hugs to All!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Praise the Lord!
Today, I just got off the phone with my surgeon on the way home from work. He said my Breast MRI results showed that the cancer is contained in the lower quadrant of my left breast. I have NO cancer in the right breast AND NO cancer in my lymph nodes. I have tears in my eyes of relief and gratefulness to God and YOU. Your prayers are responsible for these results!!! So I humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart. I still need to have a PET scan which will check if there is any cancer in my body between my nose and knees. But right now I'm going to bask in the Glory of God and these results because it could have been a lot worse.
I'm not sure about when the PET scan is scheduled yet, there is a small glitch in the paperwork, hopefully I will know the schedule tomorrow. They did confirm I will have the Portacath procedure on Monday. I'm a little nervous, because I don't like procedures done where I'm awake. I have a meeting on Friday to review the details of this procedure. If you have to schedule a meeting before the procedure, that can't be good. Oh well, that will just be another opportunity to offer up for my prayer intentions.
That's about it for today! Thanks again for all your love, support and PRAYERS!!! Your prayers are a testament of God's saving power! The scripture that comes to my mind is from Mary's Magnificat:
Special hugs to all the Students and teachers in the Confirmation program (and Father Peter)!
I'm not sure about when the PET scan is scheduled yet, there is a small glitch in the paperwork, hopefully I will know the schedule tomorrow. They did confirm I will have the Portacath procedure on Monday. I'm a little nervous, because I don't like procedures done where I'm awake. I have a meeting on Friday to review the details of this procedure. If you have to schedule a meeting before the procedure, that can't be good. Oh well, that will just be another opportunity to offer up for my prayer intentions.
That's about it for today! Thanks again for all your love, support and PRAYERS!!! Your prayers are a testament of God's saving power! The scripture that comes to my mind is from Mary's Magnificat:
And Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Luke 1:46, 49Hugs and Blessings to all of you!
Amen!
Special hugs to all the Students and teachers in the Confirmation program (and Father Peter)!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Chop! Chop!
Okay, I did it! I got my hair cut today! I posted the picture to the right so you can see. When the hairstylist was cutting my hair, the reality was setting in. This is really happening!!! In the coming days I plan on buying a wig.
Today, I had the breast MRI. Which really wasn't too bad. I think I could have actually fallen asleep if it wasn't so loud. The lady (technician) who did the test was really good. Her name was Jeanne too. She made me feel at ease and it really didn't hurt at all when she put in the IV. (Prayers are working!!) I hope to find out the results tomorrow. Which will tell me if the cancer is in the other breast (the right) too and/or the lymph nodes. So please pray with me. I'll let you know as soon as find out.
Someone had asked if I will have surgery. Sorry, I forgot to mention this part. Yes, I will have a mastecomy after the Chemo. When my surgeon mentioned at first, I was kinda in shock. But now after researching I think this is the best way to go. I also will probably have reconstruction surgery too. I'll let you know more "deets" in the coming weeks when I get close to making the final decision. Right now I'm trying to take this one procedure at a time.
I can't beleive all the medical decisions, medical education, research and appointment tracking I've had to do in the past weeks. My head is spinning with information.
However, the New Orleans Saints winning the football game last night, put me in great mood today! :)
Advent Prayer for Today:
Lord, help me welcome You once again and make room for You in my daily life, that You may make Your home in my heart.
God Bless and Hugs to All!
Today, I had the breast MRI. Which really wasn't too bad. I think I could have actually fallen asleep if it wasn't so loud. The lady (technician) who did the test was really good. Her name was Jeanne too. She made me feel at ease and it really didn't hurt at all when she put in the IV. (Prayers are working!!) I hope to find out the results tomorrow. Which will tell me if the cancer is in the other breast (the right) too and/or the lymph nodes. So please pray with me. I'll let you know as soon as find out.
Someone had asked if I will have surgery. Sorry, I forgot to mention this part. Yes, I will have a mastecomy after the Chemo. When my surgeon mentioned at first, I was kinda in shock. But now after researching I think this is the best way to go. I also will probably have reconstruction surgery too. I'll let you know more "deets" in the coming weeks when I get close to making the final decision. Right now I'm trying to take this one procedure at a time.
I can't beleive all the medical decisions, medical education, research and appointment tracking I've had to do in the past weeks. My head is spinning with information.
However, the New Orleans Saints winning the football game last night, put me in great mood today! :)
Advent Prayer for Today:
Lord, help me welcome You once again and make room for You in my daily life, that You may make Your home in my heart.
God Bless and Hugs to All!
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