As everyone knows by know, I am being treated for Stage 2, Grade 3 Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma. Aka...invasive Breat Cancer. I was diagnosed on August 23rd and had my bilateral Mastectomy on September 23rd with Axillary Node Dissection. I had 3 tumors on the right breast and 4 positive lymph nodes.
Things have been rocky, I am trying to stay VERY positive but some days are too much to handle. I want to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and generosity. It truly does bring out the best in everyone.
I am in for two operations next week because I am having complications with infections along the incisions. I start Chemotherapy November 5th. It will be a 16 week regimen and then I will do 6.5 weeks of Radiation. After Radiation I will have my permanent breast implants put in (I currently have tissue expanders that they will fill every other week with saline once my infection clears). After the surgery I will have another surgery to remove my ovaries so I can start hormone blocking therapy, Tamoxiflen. I will hopefully, fingers crossed, be well before my kids are out of school for the summer.
I am dreaming of an amazing vacation and spend my sad times looking up beautiful beach vacations. We are thinking Hawaii, Turks & Caicos or the Virgin Islands. A whole week would be great for our 11th Anniversary. For all updates, I try to update at least once weekly you can find me at http://www.carepages.com/Jaimie_Spring_Cancer_Journey
Love,
Jaimie
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