How Many Others Have Had a Positive Biopsy? Asking For Your Prayers.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by lisaly

You are such a beloved member here on YT, and I consider myself very blessed to count you as ones of my friends. My heart softens when I think of you or see your name here on YT. If you need to talk any time of day or night, just let me know, and I will be there for you through the miles. You are going to get better because you have so many people who love you and are praying for you, and you have all of Tibbe's games and dog laughs to keep you going. We need and love you, Jeanie.

Aw, my special Lisa. Such a dear friend who has always been there for everybody, including me. I count myself blessed to know you and have you in my corner. Your words are always just the right ones and so chosen carefully and they always work magic. People always get the most of you, Lisa. You are truly special to me.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Cherie6446

I just had a portacath implanted and the surgeon used the super glue. Amazing stuff. You will be at the hospital most of the day but you will be sleeping so it isn't so bad.

I'm going for the glue, then! Ugh, I so hate having to interface at all with doctors and testing and surgery and it seems I'll be doing a lot of that for the next two years according to the biopsy team nurse liaison. But I know it could be way, way worse, I could have this stuff and be living in Iraq or Ukraine or Syria and have no access to anything(plus much worse) so I'll be so grateful for living where the best treatment is available ASAP, no matter how much I'll dislike going over and over for things. I'd rather have it and hate having to have it than be totally without any of it.

[MauiGirl]

Jeanie, I'm sending you hugs and prayers this morning.

One little suggestion I have (maybe you already do this), is to get copies of everything and keep your own "master file" handy. There will likely be multiple doctors and facilities involved in your treatment, and over time it gets confusing. They don't always share info quickly, and it is helpful to have copies available for reference (blood tests, diagnosis, scans, procedures), and to remember dates & appointments & meds. It can also avoid duplication.

I did this in my husband's cancer treatment, and often I was able to provide helpful info to various doctors that they had not received.

I also hope you have a family member or friend that can be your "patient advocate", and also be the person to communicate with other friends/family during your treatment so you won't have to constantly repeat your updates.

Take care, stay strong, and nurture yourself however and whenever you can.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Jeanie, I'm sending you hugs and prayers this morning.

One little suggestion I have (maybe you already do this), is to get copies of everything and keep your own "master file" handy. There will likely be multiple doctors and facilities involved in your treatment, and over time it gets confusing. They don't always share info quickly, and it is helpful to have copies available for reference (blood tests, diagnosis, scans, procedures), and to remember dates & appointments & meds. It can also avoid duplication.

I did this in my husband's cancer treatment, and often I was able to provide helpful info to various doctors that they had not received.

I also hope you have a family member or friend that can be your "patient advocate", and also be the person to communicate with other friends/family during your treatment so you won't have to constantly repeat your updates.

Take care, stay strong, and nurture yourself however and whenever you can.

I didn't know your husband and you had fought this awful disease - so sorry to hear you two are another couple who've been there. I'm hoping he's doing great by now. Sounds as if he had a tiger fighting for his good in you.

I will get those copies. Hadn't even entered my mind though Baylor automatically send you reports on all its breast imaging studies - probably by law or something. That's an excellent suggestion as I hadn't even thought of it this time. Brain is still a little shocked, thank goodness. That's why I needed YT - knew there would be so many here with quick brains and experience in this disease. Thanks again for those prayers!

[crystalsmom]

Hi Jeanie, thinking of you sweetie.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Jeanie, I'm sending you hugs and prayers this morning.

One little suggestion I have (maybe you already do this), is to get copies of everything and keep your own "master file" handy. There will likely be multiple doctors and facilities involved in your treatment, and over time it gets confusing. They don't always share info quickly, and it is helpful to have copies available for reference (blood tests, diagnosis, scans, procedures), and to remember dates & appointments & meds. It can also avoid duplication.

I did this in my husband's cancer treatment, and often I was able to provide helpful info to various doctors that they had not received.

I also hope you have a family member or friend that can be your "patient advocate", and also be the person to communicate with other friends/family during your treatment so you won't have to constantly repeat your updates.

Take care, stay strong, and nurture yourself however and whenever you can.

Yes, most certainly do this. I still have all of my paperwork and I have referred back to it several times. I keep it in a binder with it divided into sections.
If by chance you aren't provided this by your Doctor ask for it.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Yes, most certainly do this. I still have all of my paperwork and I have referred back to it several times. I keep it in a binder with it divided into sections.
If by chance you aren't provided this by your Doctor ask for it.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

There is often so much going on, new terminology to learn, multiple appointments, it can get confusing really fast, especially when you get scared and are not feeling well.

As a caregiver I also found it helpful to keep a journal in a calendar book, and I tried to make a personal notation daily of some little thing I was grateful for starting with "Just for today, I ...." . It's funny looking back at those notations which became a "Stop and Smell the Roses" type of reminder, and so many notes were about things related to doggies and puppy kisses.

Praying for cure and healing for Jeanie.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by crystalsmom

Hi Jeanie, thinking of you sweetie.

Thank you, Joan.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Yes, most certainly do this. I still have all of my paperwork and I have referred back to it several times. I keep it in a binder with it divided into sections.
If by chance you aren't provided this by your Doctor ask for it.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

I'm going to do just that. Thanks.

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

There is often so much going on, new terminology to learn, multiple appointments, it can get confusing really fast, especially when you get scared and are not feeling well.

As a caregiver I also found it helpful to keep a journal in a calendar book, and I tried to make a personal notation daily of some little thing I was grateful for starting with "Just for today, I ...." . It's funny looking back at those notations which became a "Stop and Smell the Roses" type of reminder, and so many notes were about things related to doggies and puppy kisses.

Praying for cure and healing for Jeanie.

You sound as if you were the best caregiver, patient advocate ever. I know it wasn't easy but you did it all the same. Funny how much of our lives is related to dog things, isn't it? lol

[EarthAngel]

Jeanie, I have you in my prayers for all to go extremely well. It is wonderful to have so many of our YT'ers here to send prayers and offer their experiences to help guide you through. Sending you a big hug!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by EarthAngel

Jeanie, I have you in my prayers for all to go extremely well. It is wonderful to have so many of our YT'ers here to send prayers and offer their experiences to help guide you through. Sending you a big hug!

Thank you for the prayers and thoughts. So very much appreciated to know people are praying. I agree with your about YorkieTalk - this site is amazing. All you need to know about dogs and wifi hook-up and diseases and food and personal problems and everything.

[EarthAngel]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Thank you for the prayers and thoughts. So very much appreciated to know people are praying. I agree with your about YorkieTalk - this site is amazing. All you need to know about dogs and wifi hook-up and diseases and food and personal problems and everything.

Yes, this group is a God-send to many who need advice and yes, even wifi questions (lol) You and others were there for me when I needed advice on my hematoma in my leg. Hugs to you, Dyan

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I'm truly grateful to you and Shelia for those prayers, Rich. God bless you two.

Jeanie,

Sheila & I are very blessed to know you, and we don't want you to be afraid.

We will continue our prayers, and I will watch this thread, until you post and say, "I am home, they removed all the cancer!"

God Bless & be with you, Jeanie.

Rich

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by EarthAngel

Yes, this group is a God-send to many who need advice and yes, even wifi questions (lol) You and others were there for me when I needed advice on my hematoma in my leg. Hugs to you, Dyan

To tell you the truth, that hematoma after you lost so much blood scared me. I was really scared for you. What ever happened with it - did it resorb on its own? I sure hope they figured out why you bled so badly during and after that surgery.

[EarthAngel]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

To tell you the truth, that hematoma after you lost so much blood scared me. I was really scared for you. What ever happened with it - did it resorb on its own? I sure hope they figured out why you bled so badly during and after that surgery.

Thankfully, it reabsorbed like you said. To tell you the truth, the doctors looked like deer caught in the headlights when they would see me afterward. I never did get a straight answer as to what caused it…something the doctor may have done or the lovenox. I am glad that is all behind me and my femur/hip is doing great after having the plate and screws removed. Thank you for being there.