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ScrapAddict74's Journal

Is it possible that I have been wrong all along?

September 30, 2008

blood, chemo, cancer, tests, doctor, recurrence, pathology, medical history, came, office, meaning, time, possible

Just left the new chemo doctors office. I'm sitting waiting at the lab for a whole slew of tests to be done.
Before I even argued my case against chemo the doctor suggested possibly skipping it. He said that first I need some labwork done and that he needed to brush up on my medical history. As he thumbed through my records he came across something that suggested that this may not be a local recurrence. He noted that it looked as though I might have had
an amplification on my Her2 pathology from my original cancer and this recurrence. If this is true then it's possible that this isn't a recurrence, but a secondary occurrence - meaning it may have been a whole new cancer.
Stumped by his observation I decided to go through my records and see for myself just what he meant. Upon looking at my past results it appears that I may have been wrong all along. I found things in the reports I've never noticed before.
I'll post more later. It's time for my blood to be drawn. My follow up appointment is on the 17th, so I will know these results and the proposed plan - wish me luck!

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heyjudeseattle said:
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We're with you, Scrap! My family will be praying for peace, a clear prognosis and great spirits. Jude

We're with you, Scrap! My family will be praying for peace, a clear prognosis and great spirits. Jude

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Today I began back-reading your journal: My positive vibes and prayers are with you! (I agree with leana, that mizz_givens phrased it ... the sweetest w...

Today I began back-reading your journal: My positive vibes and prayers are with you! (I agree with leana, that mizz_givens phrased it ... the sweetest way possible.)
When you mentioned Click to Give free Mammogram at www.thebreastcancersite.com, I did click this morning. And saw that a click is worth double this month. And if they get enough clicks for 500 free mammograms this month, the main sponsor will donate 200 additional mammograms! So, because of you, I now have a new daily habit of clicking. Thank you for being the one who finally (!)inspired me from passive to (be-it-so-very- small) initial action on breast cancer awareness.
(It was only after reading your journal, that I became aware of the Trusera mention of Click to Give.)

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MindingOurElders said:
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Thoughts and prayers going your way. This is so complicated for many people. You'll work your way through it. I admire the you for the active role you are taking in your health c...

Thoughts and prayers going your way. This is so complicated for many people. You'll work your way through it. I admire the you for the active role you are taking in your health care. We all need to follow your excellent example.
Carol

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I will be thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you.

I will be thinking nothing but positive thoughts for you.

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leana said:
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I couldn't say anything sweeter than mizz-givens, so I'll just add my best wishes for a good outcome.

I couldn't say anything sweeter than mizz-givens, so I'll just add my best wishes for a good outcome.

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mizz_givens said:
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Good luck honey. I hope you get the best news possible.

Good luck honey. I hope you get the best news possible.

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