I had my right breast follow up mammogram on June 14. I actually got my results over the weekend but I waited to I had my doctors follow up appointment to get the official results. There are no suspicious masses and they can see postoperative changes but that it! Outstanding. Started having hot flashes about …
Cancer
My journey through Breast Cancer
Back to Normal
Life’s Little Surprises
I learned today from the radiation therapist that I am finished with Radiation Therapy tomorrow and not Friday! They told me they build in appointments in the event that one was missed. I missed one treatment but I was supposed to be done TODAY. So tomorrow is my last radiation treatment!! Tomorrow I will ring …
March 13, 2024
I saw the Dr B the medical oncologist that morning that my radiation was later canceled. Bright and early at 9 am. I didn’t have to wait long at all. My hormone levels that they drew at my last visit indicates that I am still premenopausal. Good lord. I’m ready for the 37 years of …
Oncotype
About a month after surgery and before radiation started I went to see the Medical Oncologist which I was refered, Dr B we will call her. So she would recommend hormone blockers for me. Yep I gotta do the hormone blockers. What is an oncotype? The two Oncotype DX tests help you and your doctor …
Dec 18. Pathology results.
pathology results
Radiation Digest part 1
The “Simulation” and Radiation I was originally supposed to have my “dry run” last Friday but there was something about the plan not being signed off or whatever. So I ended up doing it yesterday. Today, I came into the office signed in and waited in the waiting room. I was very early about …
Dec 12, 2023. Surgery Day
Surgery Day
Dec 6 -The Results
All of my genetic testing was negative! The plan for surgery will move ahead as planned
Dec 11 – Pre op testing and Savi Scout placement
On Monday December 11th I went to the hospital to have my Savi Scout placed. The SAVI SCOUT® radar localization technology to treat those who are diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer that will undergo breast cancer surgery. SAVI SCOUT® makes lumpectomy procedures — breast conserving surgeries where only part of the breast is removed — easier for both patients and their …