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Hope it stops raining so you can go to your cookout. And hope you and Kaiden are both doing well. I'm so glad your scans looked good. Have a great weekend.
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Jenna, I know just what you mean about your house. Mine is an unassuming ranch that just sort of sits around, nothing anyone would pay attention to, and then April and May come and everything just bursts into bloom, this year all blooming at the same time, rhododendrons, azaleas, Japanese tree peonies, viburnums, creeping phlox, etc. My sisters think it's gaudy, but I just love all the color. Forgot dogwoods and crabapple trees. I'm now sitting here craving a Dove bar.
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As for whether you are to blame for your cancer, this is useless speculation which does you no good. I know, having had a period when I thought about that a lot. I agree with Jenna, just lousy luck, and possibly genetics. You need your energy to focus on fighting this thing.
Please let us know about your appointment, and know that we're all thinking of you and wishing you the best.
JanieView Thread

I'll certainly be thinking of you and wishing the best for you. Please come back and let us know what's going on with you.
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I'm sorry about your diagnosis, and we all know how scared you are. As Mary said, please come back and let us know about your MRI. There are many people here who care, and a lot of good information as well.
Please take care of yourself in the meantime,
JanieView Thread

Wondering how your back is doing. I know you said the shot should start working this week if it's going to help. I hope you're feeling better.
It seems we're all pretty excited over our flowers.
Hugs to you,
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I would not presume to give you advice as I'm still kind of new at this, medical advice I mean, but there are many of us here who can offer lots of ideas on the after effects of surgery, chemo, etc. You'll also find a lot in the "Tips" column on the home page. As bad as the diagnosis of breast cancer is, I think a final diagnosis kind of galvanizes our thinking and determination to "put on our big girl pants" as one of the ladies here told me, and get doing what has to be done. I'm so glad you have your mother to talk with, My only advice at the moment is to turn and run as fast as you can from anyone who has anything negative to say. I imagine at this point you feel like you've been hit by a train and then had an elephant sit on your chest but you'll get through this with the help of excellent medical care and those who love you.
Please let us know how you are, and be sure to take care of you.
JanieView Thread

I'm afraid I can't be of much help either as I don't know of anyone with this specific condition. I wonder if your sister is seeing someone at a major medical center. If at all possible I'd be looking into that. Some of the oncologists have very specific specialties, and may be able to be of help to your sister.
I'll echo Roberta in saying that you are a loving and caring sister to be helping her through this. Not everyone has this kind of support and bless you for it. Please let us know how your sister is doing.
JanieView Thread

I was also diagnosed with IDC but my situation was different, I had no choice but mastectomy. I've never looked back and questioned that, there's no doubt it saved my life at the time. I know how you feel too, that you just want the cancer out. I unfortunately don't much about a lumpectomy, and ultimately the choice is up to you but I wonder if your medical team's thinking is that the stage, size and location of your tumor warrants the lumpectomy. If you have someone on your team that you feel really comfortable and unrushed with, I'd have a long talk about these things. My oncologist, a wonderful doctor with many patients, was always rushed, but his PA was great about talking with me and answering all questions and concerns. If you have someone like this it can be a tremendous help. Also the cancer center I go to has free counseling for their patients. I take full advantage of this and it's been amazingly helpful. Please take advantage on this board of some of the advice in the past about how to go prepared to appointments, talking with your doctors, a little of everything. Figuring out where to start is difficult, but you'll do your research on reliable sites, be good to yourself, take the support offered by family and friends, and get through this. It sounds like you have a wonderful mom, and bless her for being persistent about your self exams. It seems you already have someone who will be by your side for this journey.
Again, I'm so sorry that you have to be here, but please come back and let us know how you're doing.
Janie
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I hope that you'll continue with excellent progress, and it won't be long until you have the annoying drains out. My thoughts and prayers with you.
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