YEAH!!!!! My scans all came back clear. No cancer in my body. My doctor put me on an Aromatase Inhibitor drug called Femara for the next 5 years. It blocks the receptors that feed cancer cells so they can't grow.
I feel good except for my whole body aching. My doctor said this was from my ovaries being removed. Having 0 estrogen production leaves your joints unlubricated so they hurt. She said that is only going to get worse since this drug removes any traces of Estrogen that my brain or glands might produce too. Yippee, I get to whine like an old lady at 36 about my body hurting. The good news is that it's only for a few years and then they can give me drugs to reverse it.
I'll let you know how they make me feel pretty soon. She said
to expect insomnia, hot flashes and achiness all of which I have now. They'll just get worse. Let the party begin!!!
Oh well, at least I'm alive. I'd rather be uncomfortable and be here than the alternative, right!
Love,E
Breast Cancer Survivor
"We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails"
Family photo November 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
First Post Chemo Scans`
I had my first CT and Bone scan today and my blood tests yesterday. I'll find out the results on Wednesday when I see my doctor again.
The barium crap they make you drink for the CT scan has made me so sick to my stomach. Nothing like running to the bathroom every 30 minutes!
When I post about my scans next week I'll put a new pic of GI Jane. I'm not wearing anything on my head anymore, just a crew cut. People actually think I cut it that way on purpose! They either say "why did you do that" or "it looks great". It's growing, that's all I care about.
We finally booked our trip to go home to Maine. We'll be there August 12th -Sept. 2nd. I'm planning on having a party on August 30th at Riverside GC's Bogeys. Anyone who reads this is welcome, please come visit and have a drink with me! I'll post times later after it's scheduled.
Until next week....
~Erica
The barium crap they make you drink for the CT scan has made me so sick to my stomach. Nothing like running to the bathroom every 30 minutes!
When I post about my scans next week I'll put a new pic of GI Jane. I'm not wearing anything on my head anymore, just a crew cut. People actually think I cut it that way on purpose! They either say "why did you do that" or "it looks great". It's growing, that's all I care about.
We finally booked our trip to go home to Maine. We'll be there August 12th -Sept. 2nd. I'm planning on having a party on August 30th at Riverside GC's Bogeys. Anyone who reads this is welcome, please come visit and have a drink with me! I'll post times later after it's scheduled.
Until next week....
~Erica
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Post-op 2 weeks
I saw my plastic surgeon today. He said I look good. I don't have any limitations except things that hurt, well duh. My OB/Gyn saw me last week and I'm good on that front too. Hotflashes are no fun, but I'm researching natural things that may help with those.
I'm trying to plan my trip home. It will be some time in August. I'll post again once I book our flights.
Overall, I feel really good. I'm thankful that this is all over for now. I have some cancer scans next week. I'll update after I get the results. That's a little scary, it makes me worry that it could come back. Normally I don't think about it. I guess I better get use to it. I have to be scanned every so often to make sure.
~Erica
I'm trying to plan my trip home. It will be some time in August. I'll post again once I book our flights.
Overall, I feel really good. I'm thankful that this is all over for now. I have some cancer scans next week. I'll update after I get the results. That's a little scary, it makes me worry that it could come back. Normally I don't think about it. I guess I better get use to it. I have to be scanned every so often to make sure.
~Erica
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