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Date Posted: 05:47:27 02/21/12 Tue
Author: Ravenbeauty
Subject: Personal Update..............2/20/12.
In reply to: Ravenbeauty 's message, "Red Hot Spoilers, Rumors, News & More! Updated 1/27/12!" on 18:25:55 01/27/12 Fri

Hey Guys,



Just got home (a little frustrated). It was a quick visit because he couldn't do all the things we needed to have done today. He is good at what he does, so I try to keep this in mind (did a good job with closing the incision during the mastectomy). I was hoping he would just tell me that it looks like nothing much to worry about but he saw two other area's that I didn't think much of as they seem to be part of the incision itself (dipping down a bit). He wants to take all three areas on March 7. He doesn't want to take any chances given my history with Epitheloid Angiosarcoma. He also thinks it's time to surgically remove that dog-ear I have under my right arm left over from surgery (their terminology not mine)! I wasn't going to do this so soon, but I see why he suggested it (I have to get stitches anyway, so I will need to come back again for those to be removed, and he's an hour away in each direction). There's a strange little lump on my scalp as well (and I don't get scalp things) and when he saw it, he wants to get that off too (Angiosarcoma commonly goes to the scalp....lovely footnote).

I thought about it on the way home and was thisclose to just cancelling everything when I got home. I AM SO DONE WITH SURGERY YOU HAVE NO IDEA! Trying really really really hard to keep my sense of humor. So......more surgery on March 7, but no answers until I get everything back from pathology. The dog-ear is not small. If anyone out here has had these removed, I would truly be grateful for any wisdom or insight you can give on these. He was in a hurry today (squeezed me in as it is) and I forgot to ask if any Lymph nodes will come out when he takes that dog-ear off? It's not directly under my arm as it was with my first bout with BC (it's lower down underneath the right arm). I just really didn't want any more cutting. I want off this ride. With all this being done in March, I am going to contact my Oncologist and have the Bone scan and PET scan moved to April. I think I will lose what's left of my sanity if I have it all done in March (I may look good in a dress and heels, but when I levitate and my head spins, it's not a pretty sight)! I am nowhere near catching up out here, but from what I can see at a glance, some really sweet and lovely magical elves have been out here to lift my spirits. You remind me that in some ways I am truly blessed. I love you guys for being there with me through all of this. It's just crazy. The nurse remembered me from my Pre-Op and gave me a huge hug (I guess she could see the look on my face when I was starting to get dressed again). I'm just tired and need a genuine break from all of this. Bless you for taking time away from troubles of your own to think of me today and send me your love and support. You are always telling me how much I have given to you over the years with my column, but it's nothing compared to what you have given me in return (and I truly mean that). Thank you. Off to call my sister in law with the news. Hopefully I can get in here tomorrow and truly catch up to all of this. Thank you so much! I need a nap too (up all night over this crap)! XOXO! ♥♥♥

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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Angie Smith, 07:49:25 02/21/12 Tue [1]

Thank you for letting us know thought about you today. As I have said before I don't know you and yet I feel like I do. I pray for you and care so much about you. Will continue to pray for you to continue on the fight. Much love to you Raven


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[> [> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Bev Pingel (keep fighting), 10:39:07 02/23/12 Thu [1]

Hi Raven,

I rarely post. I am a silent lurker. I have watched close family members go thru this. I know how hard this is. All I can say don't stop fighting.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- llanviewlovely, 07:56:01 02/21/12 Tue [1]

Sending radiant rays of White light and healing your way Raven, may God bless & keep you and give you the strength you need to get through this, YOU CAN BEAT THIS!!!!!


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- AntiABCfan (hopeful), 08:12:59 02/21/12 Tue [1]

We all love you and send you our hugs and prayers. Thinking of you daily. I only come here now to check in on you. Not for soaps. I couldn't care less about a TV show compared to your health and well being.
HUGE gentle HUGS :)


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Rapido (Hugs), 08:52:59 02/21/12 Tue [1]

Thanks so much for the update. Try to hang in there for the March procedures. I hope you have family and close friends to talk to or a cancer support group. Sending hugs and prayers from afar.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- CM, 09:01:33 02/21/12 Tue [1]

Hang in there Raven. Please take some time to -enjoy- your life. Spend a day devoted to your enjoyment. You inspire me, you really do. What you are going through leaves me speechless. All good thoughts and love I can send, I am sending.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Anonymous, 13:13:16 02/21/12 Tue [1]

Sounds like a post operative necessity and he is being cautious with the testing of the three areas. Just wondering if you like this doctors bed side manner and how good is his reputation as a surgeon. Try to Relax and try not to stress it. As always will be here for you through thick and thin. A big hug coming your way.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Angela, 00:07:29 02/22/12 Wed [1]

Raven,

Make sure you watch Dr. Oz today (Tuesday). There's a man who is said to have researched natural cures for just about everything, including cancer. Not suggesting that you replace what you are doing, but if you can incorporate them...you never know.

Best wishes!!!!!


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Daryl, 00:47:09 02/22/12 Wed [1]

stay strong, stay angry this horrific crap has invaded your body, your life .. as a cancer survivor I am here to say anger is the best medicine .. xoxo


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Shannon (Homeopathic tips), 01:48:52 02/22/12 Wed [1]

Raven, I have hesitated for too long now to point you in the direction of some possible homeopathic remedies that might help. I don't like to make someone feel like they are not doing the right things or making the right choices, but your last appointment scares me. (As it must you over 1000-fold!)

Please take a bit of time to look at the website Mother Earth Minerals and read about OTT by Dr. Ott. I have been using this product for 2 years now, and literally have not been sick once. It is supposed to be a cancer treatment as well. There is a ton of info you can read and decide for yourself. But I know it cannot hurt you. Also, you should be using natural progesterone on your breasts twice daily. My favorite physician to read from on this issue is Dr. Michael Lam (drlam.com).

I pray for you daily, and am always thinking about you. Your sharing of this horrific journey shows your true nature to the world, and those naysayers can do nothing about hiding your beauty and kindness.

I wish you the utmost luck and love.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Samantha, 02:09:07 02/22/12 Wed [1]

Praying for good news and quick and painless recovery.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- guest, 05:19:16 02/22/12 Wed [1]

Hoping all the best for you...


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Meg, 09:09:49 02/22/12 Wed [1]

Thank you so much for always taking the time to update us. It does sound like your doctor is on top of things. I am praying every day for you!


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Ballerina (Dancing w/hope), 09:38:59 02/22/12 Wed [1]

Good to have your update so quickly. Keep the faith and know we are out here sending prayers and healing thoughts to the Man Upstairs. Till next time, love and hugs darlin'.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Lori, 02:22:55 02/23/12 Thu [1]

Hi Raven,
This sounds very scary. We just lost a dear family friend to breast cancer. After beating it the first time, it did come back after 5 years but with chemo and many other treatments she was able to have a very good quality of life for many more years. Hope.

I am a mom, and I know you have lost yours... As a mother, I would tell you - you are doing so great! You are braver and stronger than you know. And you are battling fear just as much as you are battling cancer as you try to make the right choices. As a mother, I would say to you - don't postpone the scans you have coming up...get all the information and then fight like hell to live no matter what it takes, even chemo. I think that's what your mother would want you to do.

I hope you don't think this message is presumptuous. For some reason, I just felt compelled to write to you today given the experience we have gone through this week.

Take care and I wish you all the best. Don't publish this if you don't want to.

Lori


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Evelyn, 04:43:42 02/23/12 Thu [1]

Love and Light kiddo!


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- wherly, 13:23:24 02/23/12 Thu [1]

Monday was my birthday, and I was really hoping that they wouldn't "kill" Robin on my birthday, but there you go. I'll probably always remember it now, so I didn't get that birthday wish fulfilled, but I pray this one is; that you are totally healed, and have a long, healthy and prosperous life. May each day see you stronger, healthier and happier.


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[> [> Re: Personal Update..............2/20/12. -- Brinard, 23:59:48 02/23/12 Thu [1]

Be blessed and be encouraged Raven! I speak life and i speak health! Always on your side! xoxo :)


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