I have breast cancer

I found out that according to the mammogram last week, that I have Imflamatory Carcinoma breast cancer of the lymph nodes. On Thursday I will have a CT Scan on my abdomine and pelvic to see it if has spread to the other lymph nodes. On the 20th, my surgeon will be doing both breasts in a biopsy of the nodes to see just how much is there and we're hoping it hasn't spread to the other nodes. If it has, then chemo will just buy me time, if it hasn't, then he plans on doing both a complete masectomy, with rounds of chemo to make sure it hasn't spread or won't spread. My rare form of Leukemia can cause this and it's a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. The cancer is traveling to all parts of my body thru the blood, but he won't know just how bad it is until after the Scan. One way to get a breast job at Medicare's expense. This explains why all my blood counts have dropped below normal and why they can't get them back up. I am on antibiotics for the inflamation and to make sure there are no infections going on over the next two weeks. I will keep you up dated as I know more. If I don't post as often, please understand, that my emotions are running high right now. I will check up on you all, and keep you in my prayers. Love Kathy

Kathy, I realize that I don't know you very well but you have been one of the nicest most encouraging people on these boards. I'm sorry that you are going through all of this. I really don't know what else to say so I will just promise that you will be in my prayers. Janie

Thank you Janie. I appreciate that so very much. Kathy

I will keep you in my prayers, Kathy. Hang in there and never give up the fight. I know we dont know each other personally, but I am here for you for whatever you need. I think you need to post an address so we can send you a shower of cards and let you know that we all love you and are praying for you. You have always had such a positive attitude and always have a kind word for everyone on this board. You are definately an angel on earth.

Hi Ms Me, please don't call me an angel. I'm not dead yet. I am just doing what God wants of me. He's stronger then I am and so I just turn everything over to him to deal with and handle it for me. I will find out on the 20th hot much has spread or if it is contained to the the lymph nodes for the breasts. Here's my address, 1440 Laura Dr. #12, Morristown, TN 37814. Love Kathy

Honey, I know you are far from dead! There are many angels on earth. That doesnt mean you are down and out. That only means that you are a kind, gracious and humble person. We could all take a lesson in that. My father is waiting for some results on a tumor that was removed from his spine that could possibly be cancer. The waiting is so nerve wrecking.

HI Ms Me, I know about the waiting time. It is nerve wrecking. I am in the waiting game too. Thank you about the angel, I didn't mean to sound so unfeeling regarding that subject in the prior email. I just wasn't myself at that moment. I appreciate what you have said, and I am just God's messager. By helping others, I help myself. But even though waiting is nerve wrecking, it teaches us patience. Love Kathy PS your dad is in my prayers.

Kathy As you and I have talked before . I am praying for you . Hang in there sweetie . I got your new numbers so I can call and check on you Laura

HI Laura, I would like that sometime. Thank you for the prayers. I appreciate that too. Finally heard from John, rather his son. John left for the boat 2 days ago, he's been in NC the entire time. He had not only a mild heart attack that he had to have three balloons put in to open his veins, but had a mild stroke on top of all this. His oldest son and three of his adopted sons are with him now. The oldest will get the boat and the other boats thru the canal back to Costa Rica. Where John will be going to his new home to rest. I wrote about what has been going on over the past few days, and Kim will print out the letter for his dad to read. They say he's lost a lot of weight, and tires real easily. They try to get him to write me, but he gets too tired to fast. I'm in for the long haul, so he best understand that right now. As it says in the vows, thru sickness and health. I hope I will hear from him soon, he means so much to me. I'm getting ready to make stuffed green peppers, so I will catch up with you later. I love ya, Laura, Kathy

Kathy I am so sorry to hear about your breast cancer! You have sure had a hard way to go the past few years, and I will definitely be praying for you. As someone else has said, you have been so encouraging and helpful to everyone else on this site, and after meeting you, you're such a sweet personable lady. It bothers me a lot to hear this diagnosis. Love you and praying with the others for your health...