Moving Right Along
Just a quick update to let you know that things are hopping today. The surgeon got my MRI results and the good news is the images were “clear.” This means that they didn’t see anything else that looks like cancer in my breast and that I am therefore a candidate for the partial-breast radiation. It also means that I am scheduled for surgery bright and early tomorrow morning to have the MammoSite balloon and a mediport implanted. The surgery will be followed immediately by a teaching appointment with the radiation oncologist and I’m guessing that I’ll start radiation on Monday. (I’m waiting to hear back from the radiation oncologist’s office with the exact days and times for this.) The radiation will take place twice a day at six hour (I think) intervals for five days.
Having radiation next week will push the beginning of my chemo treatments back a week. I am planning to ask my oncologist if we can push them back one additional week so that I can take my Evidence final before the chemo begins. (And because we have tickets to go see Jimmy Buffett on July 21st!) I’m also going to cross my fingers that my school will be able to tape class lectures for me next week because I won’t be able to make it to class.
This has all happened so quickly that I’m a little overwhelmed. I haven’t had time to wrap my mind around the fact that I'm having surgery again tomorrow (!) because I’m trying to coordinate the times of all these appointments, next week’s classes, rides for the kids, etc. I’ll update again when I can to let you know how the surgery goes.
Comments
Wonderful news, Kim, I'm so happy to hear it. Will be thinking of you tomorrow, and look forward to hearing about a successful procedure, once you're feeling up to it.
Posted by: candygirlflies | July 5, 2007 12:57 PM
That's great news!
Posted by: Dave! | July 5, 2007 02:48 PM
Great news. I've heard allot of good things about Mammosite. Keep us posted.
Posted by: Joel Maners | July 5, 2007 03:12 PM
Kim, that is WONDERFUL news! I am so happy for you and will be praying for a quick and easy recovery from tomorrow's surgery for you.
On to radiation!
Posted by: WhyMommy | July 5, 2007 11:32 PM
I found my way here from WhyMommy. :)
Wishing you smooth sailing tomorrow. You will be in my thoughts, and I'll be sending strong, healing vibes.
Posted by: NYfriend | July 6, 2007 01:26 AM
One forward step at a time and it will be all behind you before you know it.
Posted by: Aunt Mary Jane | July 6, 2007 06:33 AM
hi Kim...i'm here from
Whymommy's site too. just wanted to wish you luck and strength today (and how i hope you are able to schedule chemo around the Jimmy Buffett concert, 'cause that's got to be good for the soul).
Posted by: Bon | July 6, 2007 07:04 AM
Whymommy sent me here.
Praying that everything went perfectly yesterday!
Posted by: T with Honey | July 6, 2007 08:22 AM
Kim, this is very good news. I didn't check your site yesterday and I was going to call you today to discuss our favorite tag team of book censors, who were at it again last night. Let me know if I can bring over some good Flannery O'Connor books while you are resting and recovering during your treatments!
Love you, girl!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 6, 2007 08:51 AM
Best thoughts coming your way, Kim. Hope it all goes smoothly today, and I'm sure it will!
Posted by: Deb | July 6, 2007 08:54 AM
Here via WhyMommy. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you.
Posted by: Stimey | July 6, 2007 10:21 AM
Sounds like great news! Good luck with your surgery!!
Posted by: PT-LawMom | July 6, 2007 12:31 PM
clicked over here through WhyMommy at Toddler Planet. Best of luck with your surgery! Prayers for you.
Posted by: Colleen | July 6, 2007 07:28 PM
Best of luck to you! Hope everything goes perfectly for you - including the final.
Posted by: canape | July 6, 2007 10:39 PM