I went to the dermatologist this morning and they numbed the skin above my knee where they had taken the biopsy and made a much bigger hole, so they could be sure there were clean margins. Then I was off to the hospital to get the breast MRI. I had to lay on a frame that dug into my rib cage for about half an hour. Not the worst test I have ever had, but definitely not the most comfortable. So much fun. Then it was off to the pharmacy to get most of my pills refilled. I take so many medications that by the time I have taken them, I don't want to eat anything! I have to figure out a better system. Maybe take two or three and then eat and add a few more until I get through the box-full of pills. A few injectable meds too! I keep asking when does the fun start, but the truth is the fun has started. I have so much fun with my kids and grandkids and that is why I am fighting for everything I am worth. I feel like I am in a win-win situation. Either I am here raising my family, or I am in heaven with my king. But, I have to keep fighting because my family is not ready to go it on their own yet. Even my adult children aren't ready. So, whatever I have to do, for however long it takes, I will do it. I just have to remember when life gets tough, I have to get tougher! Anyone else out there in a similar situation? We can help each other through!
Tomorrow I am off to Moffitt for my first appointment with the doctor that will be treating the thyroid cancer. Oh, I guess I should fill everyone in. I found out a few weeks ago that besides having Non-Hodgkins follicular lymphoma, and the dysplastic melanoma, I also have thyroid cancer. Once you have one cancer it is much more likely that you will get another one, but I have never heard of anyone that is going through what I am. Have you heard of a story like this? So anyways, this should be a very informative visit. I'll let you know what happens.
Tomorrow I am off to Moffitt for my first appointment with the doctor that will be treating the thyroid cancer. Oh, I guess I should fill everyone in. I found out a few weeks ago that besides having Non-Hodgkins follicular lymphoma, and the dysplastic melanoma, I also have thyroid cancer. Once you have one cancer it is much more likely that you will get another one, but I have never heard of anyone that is going through what I am. Have you heard of a story like this? So anyways, this should be a very informative visit. I'll let you know what happens.
hi ive been following u on twitter and kinda just realized you have this blog. i was diagnosed with breast cancer in nov 2010 in jan i was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. by accident because a cyst burst and i needed emergency surgery. both cancers were early stage. i did have 2 operations, chemo, and will be looking at radiation soon.
ReplyDeletei was shocked, i hope thats not to insensitive, to read about you and cancer. i first thought how do u deal with that!!! omg its horrify-ing. .. . . .my prayers are with you, honestly.
have you had genetic testing. .
and damn i hope that doesnt happen to me.
i will be reading every day, hope thats ok