A New Challenge for Me-
Hello, everyone:
Sunday evening I sat with my husband, two sons, daughter-in-law and hopefully-will-be-daughter-in-law and told them that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer...again. I almost made it to twenty one years cancer-free : October 1990.
Derek asked alot of questions, Danny did not (he will research and know more about it than I will)- they each process differently.
They were 11 and 13 the last time and it was very hard on them as I was in hospital for seven weeks then in the cancer centre for another month, only coming home on weekends. Little was spoken about breast cancer then and many thought I was going to die..some kids even told my 11 yr old that...poor Derek didn't tell us...luckily, the school secretary overheard it and told me. Broke my heart to think how that little boy was hiding his fears so bravely. I have told them not to worry because I am not afraid at all...just annoyed because this really messes up my DayBook! (calendar book)
At this point, I still do not have a date for the surgery... I am told I will have radiation. I refused to have surgery on this area because there have been 38 deaths in two months from C-difficile, a terrible bacteria that ravages the intestines causing severe severe debilitation of the immune system by diarrhea. So I am being referred to Hamilton ...it's well over an hour each way but it can be done before the snow flies, I hope.
Well, I am stockpiling sleep so I'm off to bed now. I have a very busy week ahead to take care of. Tuesday, today, I get to meet Dr. Irina, the President of Business & Professional Women's Club of Moscow, Russia. I have to wrap her gift and to buy a special card yet.
Have a wonderful day and be safe...treasure every day. The past is over, the future isn't here yet, but we all have the gift of TODAY- that's why it's called the PRESENT.
Nancy B
Treatment has come so far since your last diagnosis. There are better drugs and treatments.
If you ever need anything, or just to talk, I'm here. I can't do much, but I listen well.
SO sorry for that news for you . I had a scare once and it turned my world inside out. THANK GOD it was only a scare and I am praying yours can be handled quickly and painlessly .
The older i get the more i see how fragile life really is . Meds have come a long way in 20 years and it is wonderful that you realize the medical care there isnt the best so do what you have to do to get the best care.
Life sure does flipflops some days and it takes a tough women to make it through . I would put my money on you from the sound of your posts though :)
Prayers just went up for you and I know that today your in the circle of Gods arms ..
Please keep us posted when you can .
Hugs
Shirley
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Annette 
My heart goes out to you at this time. You are so brave and strong. I am writing your name on my prayer list, and planning to keep it there gor a long time. If there is anything else you need, we are here. Feel free to post. As has been said before, medical knowledge and technology has come so far in the past 21 years, there is so much more available.
Hugs and love,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
I am so sorry that you and your family have to deal with this evil monster again. I will spread the word and have my family and friends pray for you as well.....and of course prayers for your family too.
HUGS....connie d
Nancy I am so ashamed of myself for not speaking to you more often on your health!!!! Please forgive me? I am sitting here with tears flowing...I am so upset that you have to go through this God awful cancer again!!! I will pray hard that this time it will be taken away for good!!!! And that you will come through with flying colors and be back on your feet in no time!!!!
HUGS
