Just wanted to let you know that my surgery on Thursday went well. I had a modified radical mastectomy on my left side.
Dr. Javid (my surgeon) said it looked like the chemotherapy was doing its job in reducing the tumor both in the breast and in the lymph nodes.
I stayed two nights in the hospital. The first night I had a roommate; a 38-year old breast cancer patient. We shared our stories through the curtain drawn in the middle of the room. Her best hospital-stay tip. Earplugs!
Right after I was discharged we drove to Seattle Cancer Care for my Herceptin treatment. Vince and I arrived home last night. I'm doing okay, just tired.
We have a follow-up surgeon and oncologist visit either this Friday or next Monday. I will probably resume chemo treatments in about a month a very likely I will also have radiation treatments.
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Glad to hear the surgery went well and that you're safely home. Thanks so much for keeping us informed. We're still keeping you in our prayers!
Hi Rosa,
So glad to hear that all went well. Try to take it easy while you are recovering... You are still in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Dearest Rosa,
You are in my thoughts and prayers...glad the surgery went well. Recovery in your own home must feel better than the hospital!
Debbie
You're an angel for giving us an update when you probably don't feel like typing (or much of anything). I'm so relieved that the surgeon seems to feel like things are going well. (And I hope a month without chemo helps your recovery go better, or at least gives you something to balance out the pain and discomfort.)
You truly are a woman of steele!
Rosa, I am SO glad the surgery went well. I'm sorry I took a leave of absence from commenting for a while, but I've been keeping up with you! I like the colourful scarves you've been wearing...I think we should have a scarf day and everyone should wear their best and brightest scarf as a "turban." :) "Look Cool Like Rosa" Day or something.
Anyway, blessings as you continue the healing process...you are in our prayers every day.
Dear Rosa,
I have been wondering how everything went. Kara had told me that you weren't in the hospital for very long. Hopefully you are recovering quickly. It sounds like the Dr. is happy with how things are going. That's great!
Lots of love,
Jonna
Rosa - you and your family have been in my prayers! I'm glad to hear the surgery went well. Let me know if you need a room when you are over here at Seattle Cancer Care. I pray for continued strenght for you...Barb
Rosa,
Goodness--I wish I could drop you a note everytime I thought of you! Was wonderful to see your brother Jaime here to support you a few weeks ago. So glad that the surgery went well, though I'm certain that doesn't mean any of this is easy. You are in the hearts of so many--and in prayers everywhere. May God's presence be real to you as you navigate the days ahead.
Blessings and courage,
DeLona
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