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Saw two doctors today. Dr. Link, breast cancer Oncologist encouraged us to explore a new type of Radiation Therapy that involves pinpoint radiation (5 consecutive days/twice a day). He also wants to wait on the Onco DX study before he (we) make a final decision regarding chemotherapy. I have an appointment with a radiation Oncologist at LB Memorial next Tuesday. I will also see the radiation Oncologist, Dr. Kwon at Los Alamitos Hospital next week to discuss traditional radiation therapy (33 treatments). Dr. Link did not like the looks of my lumpectomy incision/area "that's a huge hematoma you've got there, bet that is tender, maybe you could get in to see Dr. Rayhanabad (surgeon) sooner rather than later." So, on our way home from lunch we stopped in to see Dr. Lowe, my primary care doctor...we discussed oncologist opinions/recommendations and when he looked at my lumpectomy incision he immediately put me on "house arrest" for the weekend. "You've been doing way too much...did you hit it or injure it?, You've broken off some scar tissue and caused a lot of blood to fill up the cavity where they removed the tumor." So, I am house bound this weekend...will supervise the hanging of outdoor lights (I usually do anyway) and watch the Lakewood semi-final CIF football game on my plasma screen instead of from the stadium sidelines.
Other cancer news: Jeanne's genes are negative (which is a positive thing for her ovaries) and for Chloe.
Jeanne's jeans still fit, even though she hasn't been able to run since November
7th, still hoping to do the Huntington Beach Super Bowl Half-Marathon on February 7th...
Thanks for your continued prayers and good wishes.
Love,
Jeanne
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Jeanne- I'm so happy you saw Dr. Link. I know it's not the season, but buy plenty of camosiles. The "girls" will feel better and the skin will itch less when you begin radiation. You are right about the hurdles, but you have the endurance. This will be a long race that seems to go at lighting speed. With God, and your family and friends you have a top-notch pit crew.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Liz
Thanks for sending your blog address. I've been missing out on a lot of news.
ReplyDeleteThe "negative" news is great...a cause to celebrate... don't stay up too late... please stay home and rest... to keep the nasties off your chest... and you'll soon be at your best.
Love,
Jeanestte
I'm sure it was tough to be at home today, especially for the Lakewood game...but important to keep everything healing on the right timetable. As Liz said...you have a top-notch pit crew...with Matt as crew leader. Thinking of you all day today...Fabulous news about the gene for you and Chloe...Love you more than you know...
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteGreat news about the breast cancer gene :)
I am wishing you a good week... Austin told us you were trying to lay low last weekend, so I hope the rest helped!
Love, Anna
P.S. Doesn't Hawaii just sound great right now? Soaking up the sun... no schedules... just fun with family and friends :)