Category Archives: Family Matters

The PET Scan & Results

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

5/1/2013 It is Wednesday morning, May 1st.  I am scheduled to have a PET scan this morning.  Nothing to eat since midnight the night before.  They are going to see if the cancer has spread. I arrive at Texas Oncology … Continue reading →

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The Outcome & The Oncologist

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

4/17/2013 The Outcome: One week out from surgery.  The pain is intense; the drains are annoying as hell.  My post-op appointment with my surgeon is today, and I am SO hoping that she will remove at least one of the … Continue reading →

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The Surgery

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

4/10/2013 The day had finally arrived.  I was ready.  But I was also a little scared.  But I was more ready. Ready to get this thing out of me; this thing that has been growing quickly on its mission to … Continue reading →

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The Farewell to the Ta-Tas

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

3/9/2013 Dear Boobies, Well, my old faithful friends, this is it. Our time has come to an end. After years of pretty much detesting you because of your size, I am finding myself saddened that your end is at hand. … Continue reading →

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The Surgeon

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

4/1/2013 It’s April first.  The day after Easter, where we spent a nice weekend out of town visiting with Erikka’s extended family, like we do every year.  Like I hope to continue to do for many years to come.  Today … Continue reading →

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The Cause

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

3/26/2013 It is very odd to lie flat on my back these days.  If I do, and I put my hands behind my head, then it makes the tumor in my breast very prominent and noticeable, even if just to … Continue reading →

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The Consultation

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

3/21/2013 Today has been a miserable day for me, feeling like my throat is on fire and a cough that just won’t stop.  I finally had to give in yesterday and admit that hey, I must really be sick, so … Continue reading →

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The Pathology

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

3/18/2013 It’s Monday, March 18th.  My sweet Noah’s 13th birthday.  I can’t believe this kid is already thirteen; nor can I believe how crazy I am about him (despite him being 13…hahaha)!  It is also the day that I hope … Continue reading →

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The Biopsies

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

3/15/2013 Eight days.  That’s how long it has been since my world kind of got turned upside down by my mammograms and ultrasounds.  But today is the next step.  Four biopsies.  I have been suffering horribly all week from dizziness … Continue reading →

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The Appointment

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

3/7/2013 The morning seemed to drag on as we waited to get ready for our 11:30 AM departure.  We planned to leave early enough to go have lunch before my 1:30 PM appointment in Dallas.  As we drove to one … Continue reading →

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