"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." John 12:46
Moving on to surgery-we met with my surgeon this past Tuesday (Feb. 15); we have surgery scheduled for March 3rd. I had my list of questions and Ger was with me as my support and 2nd set of ears. This was actually the 2nd time we'd met with him. The first was the day after I found out my biopsy result and we thought I was headed directly for surgery. I was definitely in the ozone the first time, so this visit had much more clarity about it.
Next Tuesday, the 22nd, I visit my plastic surgeon again-he has a very positive attitude and good sense of humor-kind of helps you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Still getting an infusion of herceptin once a week. This will go on for a year, but I'm not sure whether once a week or every three weeks.
We have alot of family in town this weekend-all three daughters, our granddaughter, and my friend Kathy from Norfolk. I'm just so grateful for my family, friends, and that we are moving right along. God is good always!
Love, Nance
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
February 10, 2011
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14
Very good news today-my petscan and MRI, along with the physical exam, were much improved. I am so relieved and thankful! I have an appointment with my surgeon on Tuesday next week, and we will go forward and schedule surgery (mastectomy). There is always a chance that if the pathology results after surgery show cancer cells, a couple more rounds of chemo may be needed. If chemo isn't needed, I can begin radiation after the surgery heals. So-there's always a bit of the unknown and some waiting-but thank God that we're seeing some light!
I can't thank you all enough for your prayers-you are awesome! Please pray for my friends Amy and Kristi, who are also on this journey. I am learning so much from them-it's just amazing when God places certain people in our lives-He knows just what we need.
I will let you know more about surgery after next Tuesday. A certain thought has been rattling around in my head all morning. My hope for all of us is this, that no matter the circumstance we may find ourselves in, we can have faith in the fact that "God is good always". Love, Nance
Very good news today-my petscan and MRI, along with the physical exam, were much improved. I am so relieved and thankful! I have an appointment with my surgeon on Tuesday next week, and we will go forward and schedule surgery (mastectomy). There is always a chance that if the pathology results after surgery show cancer cells, a couple more rounds of chemo may be needed. If chemo isn't needed, I can begin radiation after the surgery heals. So-there's always a bit of the unknown and some waiting-but thank God that we're seeing some light!
I can't thank you all enough for your prayers-you are awesome! Please pray for my friends Amy and Kristi, who are also on this journey. I am learning so much from them-it's just amazing when God places certain people in our lives-He knows just what we need.
I will let you know more about surgery after next Tuesday. A certain thought has been rattling around in my head all morning. My hope for all of us is this, that no matter the circumstance we may find ourselves in, we can have faith in the fact that "God is good always". Love, Nance
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February 3, 2011
Joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:12
Thank God for the sunshine! What a crazy couple days of weather. Anyone else have that "penned up" feeling? I did have an infusion of herceptin today, along with a good blood count (yay!). On Super bowl Sunday, I get to go on a water and protein diet-no carbs. Will have a pet scan and MRI on Monday, the 7th. The special one day diet is for the pet scan. On the 10th we see Dr. M. and decide on surgery or more chemo. So I'm in kind of a holding pattern right now, but feeling good.
My daughters got me hooked on a new workout video, "Thirty Day Shred", with Jillian Michaels. It's a combo of cardio, strength, and conditioning. There are 3 levels: I'm on level 1with several modifications-am a total whimp, but think this will help with strength.
More later-stay warm and sane. Love, Nance
Thank God for the sunshine! What a crazy couple days of weather. Anyone else have that "penned up" feeling? I did have an infusion of herceptin today, along with a good blood count (yay!). On Super bowl Sunday, I get to go on a water and protein diet-no carbs. Will have a pet scan and MRI on Monday, the 7th. The special one day diet is for the pet scan. On the 10th we see Dr. M. and decide on surgery or more chemo. So I'm in kind of a holding pattern right now, but feeling good.
My daughters got me hooked on a new workout video, "Thirty Day Shred", with Jillian Michaels. It's a combo of cardio, strength, and conditioning. There are 3 levels: I'm on level 1with several modifications-am a total whimp, but think this will help with strength.
More later-stay warm and sane. Love, Nance
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