Friday, June 16, 2006

Well, I visited with my surgeon yesterday. She examined me and said that the inflamation was from radiation. That's what the scan said, and my doctor said it's not unusual for inflamation to show up a few months after radiation. She said it may or may not get better, but there is nothing to worry about. I'm very happy about that.

Happy Father's day to everyone! Keep Janette Yetter in your prayers. She ended up having surgery today to remove a growth on an overy. It is thankfully benign. She said she will be in the hospital until Sunday.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet, I'm in a lot of pain. I wish I knew a good chiropractor... I have terrible neck pain. John is taking good care of me. I just need to rest and keep getting adjusted.

Saturday, June 03, 2006

I got a call tonight, Friday at 6:00, from my oncologist. Not the time you want to hear from an oncologist. Anything they say to you always requires worry and follow-up. She said she was concerned about the inflamation showing up 7 months after radiation - my concerns also. I didn't have any inflamation on the CT scan 2 months after radiation, why would it show up 7 months after radiation. She said I need to see my surgeon.

Tomorrow is the Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Should be another moving ceremony. It is always overwhelming to see all those names on all those luminaries. My friend, Cathy is cutting the opening ribbon for the walk. She was diagnosed with breast cancer about 4 months before me. We are all sisters in this battle. Wish me luck! I'll be walking for all the survivors who helped me in my treatment and recovery. Thanks Jessica, Kristi, Patti, Andrea, Carol, Diane, Cathy, and everyone who shared their story with me and gave me hope and healing. We really help each other. Thanks!!