Life’s Experiences
These are stories about experiences that I am going through or have gone through in my life. Some of these things may be helpful to others as well. That is why I share.
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 …
Container Gardening
My container Gardening
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 …