my brain surgery
on 6/20/11 11:15 pm - Mt.Pleasant, MI
They had to break my nose so thats sore I just want to blow it.. the sinus rinse just doesn't do it.
I HAVE to do radation FOR SURE otherwise the tumor will come back.
there's the scoop in a nutshell :)
Pam
WOW Pam so sorry you are traveling this horrific journey! I will keep you in my prayers and sending you positive thoughts too. God Bless you sweetie!
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
on 6/21/11 10:21 am - Mt.Pleasant, MI
thurs can't get here fast enough.
on 6/23/11 8:49 pm - Mt.Pleasant, MI
I KNEW I had to do radation but NOT the damn C word!!
so there's the scoop..
Pam
on 6/28/11 12:04 am - Mt.Pleasant, MI
I go back to the cancer doc on thurs. 2 local docs today..
geeze I need a break from all these docs :)
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Sorry your facing this, cancer sucks!
I had cancer 7 years ago, breast, and was only given a 30% chance of survival, it was a tough year, but tolerable.
My first recommendation is to do some research and make sure you are getting the best care possible. Many doctors follow the 'gold standard', I heard that so many times I wanted to puke, the gold standard is the safe route for the Dr., not always in your best interest. So do your research.
Second find a good support group, almost every local community has some type of support group, hospitals offer it too. I found the time I spent w/ my support group to be invaluable. Meeting people who have been down the road you are facing is very comforting. If you can't find a local support group there are also on line support groups that you may find helpful. There is one based out of Chicago that will try to hook you up with someone who is about your age, with your type of cancer that you can talk to either on the phone or interned. http://www.imermanangels.org/
If you want to talk PM me with your phone # and I'll be happy to call you.
Good luck,
Edie
The reason they are recommending that you live near U of M is because radiation is done 5 days a week, and for me, it was exhausting, knocked me on my butt, so driving it everyday may be hard on you.
You don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer!
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
www.ibcresearch.org
on 7/8/11 3:39 am - Mt.Pleasant, MI
