Two weeks after surgery and I'm feeling GOOD. My left arm is much better, just a little tingly and numb. I'm able to do physical therapy at home, this is the good news. The not so good news centers around the conversation Steve and I had with the surgeon about the pathology results. It appears not even 2 lumpectomies would be sufficient to rid my body of Igor. Nothing short of a mastectomy will do the trick, so "off with his head" tomorrow morning.
Not only were 10 lymph nodes positive out of the 24 removed, and margins not clean in several places, the tumor didn't respond to chemotherapy in the way they had hoped. Instead of deflating like a balloon, Igor stood tall, riddled like Swiss cheese. Not ONLY is he a persistently annoying, clinger-oner piece of SLIME, he's a STINKY YELLOW ROTTEN piece of GARBAGE. I'll have to give the devil his due for being so tenacious, but ENOUGH ALREADY.
After his one-way trip to the BIN tomorrow, to help seal the deal of his demise, in 4 to 6 weeks I'll start radiation, accompanied by another round of chemo. This time it will be in pill form, one a day for 6 weeks, following each radiation treatment. Apparently a toxic mix, but the doctors think I can tolerate it, and it will be strong enough to kill any errant, lingering cells. EEEEUUUU, the THOUGHT of Igor procreating is NOT a pretty picture. This time, as his days are truly numbered, losing his cozy little home in the place called MY BREAST, should come as a BIG surprise.
This weekend I've been enjoying time down the Cape, with Steve and the kitties. Felix, who you may remember started licking the fur off his legs the day I began losing my hair, is doing better. We've taken him off kitty Prozac and put him on steroids. Very low strength, they seem to be working. Or maybe it's because my hair is starting to grow back, too.
Hope all of you are doing well. My thoughts are with YOU, and the many blessings you bring to me each and every day. Thank you so much for your comments, well wishes and prayers. I LOVE the idea of a voodoo Doll, Annie. Thick pins ONLY. The thought of an African fertility doll makes me LAUGH, Sarah. Bring them all on. You are my strength.
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Kathy,
Enjoy the day at the Cape--our positive thoughts and support are with you tomorrow. Since I started the voodoo doll idea, I just went to the following website: http://www.voodooshop.com/products/dolls/A1.html
I LOVED their comment: "they help us enrich our lives with Love, Prosperity, Good Health and many other positive influences." So ditto their quote & I'm sending many "pins" Igor's way!
Love, Ann (& Jim)
Hit him with your best shot
Surgery-Round Two; Kathy answered the bell this morning at 11 AM, sharp. She was in good fighting spirit, knowing that that the time for sparing was over and it was time to put Igor on the canvas for good. By 1:10, he was out, beaten to a bloody pulp, KO'd actually, and she was unanimously declared the Champ.
She's now resting comfortably, looking forward to a glorious homecoming tomorrow.
Thanks for all your calls, cards and prayers. You are our inspiration.
Stve
Kathy arrived back home this afternoon, a bit sore but confident and determined. The medical staff was amazed by the rate of her recuperation. Although she moves gingerly at times, she is active and will begin light rehab in the morning.
The groundswell of visits, cards and calls continues to sustain us. Martha, Ann and Terry are also sustaining us with yummy home cooked concoctions. We are blessed.
Kathy, heal well and know that you are being thought of all the time...K.O. the bastard ! It's good to know that the doctors feel that your recouperative powers are strong and can get through this. It says a lot about your inner self....my best as always to you and Steve and the kitties...love you
Sarah
Hi Kath
I hope you are beginning to feel better and the worst is hopefully behind you. I hate Igor. Although you couldn't help out on April vacation, just remember there are plenty of shifts available in the summer here at the friendly skies. I hope to see you soon. Take care you are amazing. Ellen
Kathy I am so sorry I haven't been in touch lately but I am sooooo happy you are home and recuperating! Igor has no idea what has happened to him... He is twirling around in circles scratching his head trying to figure out what just happened! I am so proud of you. You are an inspiration to me everyday. You are such an amazing woman!
Love you
Katie
PS And I love the voodoo idea!
Kathy~
So good to hear that you are fighting that beast with all you've got. You are in my daily prayers. I have all the confidence in the world that you have successfully beaten Igor!
Keep smiling - your positive attitude is such an inspiration.
Joan
just thinking of you and wanted you to know that..I love Ellen's idea of you working a few summer shifts in the good old halls of United Airlines. Just think ! full summer fights- families that want to sit together (what's up with that ?)flight attendants going illegal.....so much fun to be had !!!! Oh! and the thunder storms between "here and there"and the passenger that calls home and says "the weather is fine" makes me want to sign up as a temp.. wanna come with me?
hugs
Sarah...and Logan
xxxx
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