Updated: Need thoughts, prayers, and swinging critters!

[Munchkin]

Very sorry for her! I hope she has an easy recovery!

 

[Will2014]

Wowsa! That sure is a tough one and my prayers are definitely with her. And I ,of course, accept her right to make that decision for herself as long as she's researched the subject carefully. I do hope though that she recognizes that there are also many risks associated with having a mastectomy, or any major surgery for that matter, and that a shockingly large % of tumors are benign in nature. But then again, remembering who she has for a daughter in law, I'm sure she's well informed on the subject. I'm back to just offering support for her decision.

 

[southernlady]

Wowsa! That sure is a tough one and my prayers are definitely with her. And I ,of course, accept her right to make that decision for herself as long as she's researched the subject carefully. I do hope though that she recognizes that there are also many risks associated with having a mastectomy, or any major surgery for that matter, and that a shockingly large % of tumors are benign in nature. But then again, remembering who she has for a daughter in law, I'm sure she's well informed on the subject. I'm back to just offering support for her decision.

And this daughter in law had a mom who had benign fibroid tumors in her breasts...always scared her senseless when she found them. Always got them removed...about 5 years before she died, she threatened to chop both off and be done with the damned things, And I had already told her about my mom, so she was aware that non-cancerous ones do show up.

I don't know the incidence rate of non-cancerous lumps tho.

 

[JackieOnLine]

I can understand why she decided what she did - I'm saying a prayer for her now and more when it happens.

 

[aaa]

Thinking of her.

 

[jillc]

Throwing tons of critters and good energy her way...

 

[MsVee]

Praying for your MIL and family. I am so glad she has a doctor who is receptive to her plan of action. Fighting for your health is taxing enough you should not have to fight with your doctor.



MsVee

 

[southernlady]

Surgery was Tuesday morning, she is healing very well. Floored the nurses that she wasn't on any prescription meds.

Okay, found a few things...
1) Her last mammogram was 8 years ago just before her dh died and I suspect she put herself on the back burner to care for him... So, PSA: get an annual mammogram EVERY YEAR once you can. Second PSA, take care of yourself so you can care for others.
2) She had two tumors and 7 out of the 17 lymph nodes had cancer. But her surgeon said he got it all. (Heard that same line with my FIL three years before he died of cancer).
3) They classed it stage II. She will be talking to the oncologist about both chemo and radiation.

When she talked to her surgeon, he admitted she chose the best option even tho it went against conventional wisdom.

We will be down here til Monday.

 

[hilary1617]

Good news that your MIL is doing well and they got clear margins. Wishing her continued swift healing and successful treatments ahead.

I haven't been to a lady doctor since I gave birth 8 years ago. No pap smears in 8 years, no mammogram ever, though I think I am just nearing the age where they begin. Because of your PSA I scheduled a gyn appointment. Thank you.

 

[Munchkin]

Turns out she made the right decision. I hope she does well with her next treatments!

 

[JackieOnLine]

glad it went so well & she is recovering. I hope the next treatments go well.

 

[southernlady]

Good news that your MIL is doing well and they got clear margins. Wishing her continued swift healing and successful treatments ahead.

I haven't been to a lady doctor since I gave birth 8 years ago. No pap smears in 8 years, no mammogram ever, though I think I am just nearing the age where they begin. Because of your PSA I scheduled a gyn appointment. Thank you.

Glad it helped you make an appointment. I'm not sure of the exact guidelines but with risk factors they usually start with a baseline at 35.

My mother had benign fibroid tumors and I had an aunt who died of breast cancer so I have been having mine since age 36.

 

[Terri]

I hope her recovery is quick and easy.

 

[Barb1]

Same here as above. I will continue to keep her in my thoughts and prayers as she goes forward with treatment! You and DH continue to take care also!