genetic testing??

My sister is talking about getting tested for BRCA 1 and 2.

If I have a reoccurrence I will definitely be tested.
Right now I do not want to be tested because I don’t think I would have a bilateral and remove my ovaries. If I had cancer again I would be more open to that.
What’s the point in knowing if you aren’t going to take action? A negative could give you false confidence – most cancers are not hereditary.

Mammogram today

I had a mammogram today. They couldn't tell me anything because they can't find my old films.

One more left!!

My last radiation treatment is tommorow!!!

radiation update

I’m doing fine. I have had 10 radiations treatments – only 23 left. It’s going faster than I thought it would. No burns yet, but this extra fair skinned girl is expecting them . Physically I do feel fine. I have fuzz on my head – still not enough to go in public hat/wig free and not look like a cancer victim. I have to get up the courage to get some dental work done. I had a molar crack in half 4 months ago (I need a crown) but was told to wait until I was a month out from chemo to get it fixed. I’m kind of used to chewing on only one side- so maybe I will put it off longer.

Ready to be radiated.....

I’m doing ok. I’m happy to be done with Chemo. I feel pretty good. I have gained weight. (not good) My hair is starting to grow back. I have some eyebrows and a few eyelashes on one eye only. It could take 6 months to have a useable head of hair. Maybe the Nioxin will make it grow faster. I had a long appt yesterday to get my radiation set up. I start that on Monday – 33 days – so I should finish on Nov 9th. I’m ready to be done.

Work is crazy. It is busy .

Done with Chemo

I had my last chemo treatment today. I should be fully recovered within a month. My hair is starting to grow back already. I still need to do a couple months of radiation - probably Oct and Nov

is chemo almost over?

I've been feeling crappy lately. I'm stilll waiting for this chemo to end. My last treatment should be the last Friday in August - then I should start feeling better in a few weeks and maybe my hair will even start growing. I'm taking lots of pain pills right now. I need a vacation!

I have to get to work. No sense suffering alone at home. I'm going to share my misery.