Cancer can happen, to any of us!

[Diane4145]

Some of you know that I have had some health issues, for the last number of months. I have been dealing with this for the last several months at my mother's, in AL. Though I've been given numerous reasons for a lot of my symptoms, I knew that the Drs were missing something and was right! I have been diagnosed with malignant breast cancer and it is invasive! I researched and found the best surgeon here in Mobile and saw him last week. He says that we caught it early, but, since it is invasive, I will be having a DBL mastectomy! I have a PET Scan & MRI scheduled later this month, to ck how extensive & my Lymph Nodes. Surgery will be soon, afterwards! Who could've imagined that I'd be goin thru breast cancer, let alone along with my 11yr old Yorkie! She has a lot of life & spunk left, so her surgery will be within the week! I realize that this is probably toooo much info, but, I have a reason for it! I'd had a mamogram 11/2 yrs earlier & want to encourage everyone to be diligent, about them and their health! If you're not comfortable with your Drs and their "answers", move on! I decided on the mamogram, myself! Also, don't depend just on the mamogram, either! I met a woman that found a lump, that the mamogram couldn't pick up! It was closer to her, under arm! I'll keep you all posted and hope that my information and situation, can help!

[zip3]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doctors and medicine today are really on top of breast cancer . My sister had breast cancer with lymph nodes affected 6 years ago and she has been cancer free. Just think about a double mastectomy as your chance to get reconstructive surgery and go large and fabulous. If you need any help then please pm me.

[Alicia Leonard]

Bless you hon and I'll help you any way I can. So sorry you are going through this. You are correct about listening to that little voice if you don't feel ok, but the doc insist you are fine. Get a second opinion and a third if necessary. Doctors are human and all human can make mistakes.

[Lisa Ruby]

The big "C" is such a journey of your will replaced with letting go, confusion replaced with strength, and not knowing replaced with spiritual growth.
I trust and know you will land safely on the other side. Blessings and healing energy to you.

[RiverOtter]

Best wishes and prayers your way. So sorry you are having to deal with this! Thanks for sharing your experience and good advise.

[Bob]

you are going to be ok...and i believe, you will let go of many things you thought were important but were not

[CastlesOfSand]

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry you are going through this. I have had two friends go through this over the past two years. They are both doing fine now and are both "C" free and feeling great. Keep your family and friends close and keep us posted.

[iwishiwasthere]

Prayers for you and you are so right about listening to your "hunch" . Often our instincts tell us many things if we will listen.

[seagrover]

God bless you - my prayers are with you!

[ameliaj]

Prayers going out for you. Thanks so much for sharing. Yet another example of why it is so important to listen to your own body and be aggressive with your medical care.

[Allifunn]

I know it took a lot of compassion and conviction to share your information. Please keep us up-dated and know that you have a large group of supporters!

[kurt]

So sorry to hear this. Please keep us updated. We are here for you.

[KISH7374]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!

[Diane4145]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Doctors and medicine today are really on top of breast cancer . My sister had breast cancer with lymph nodes affected 6 years ago and she has been cancer free. Just think about a double mastectomy as your chance to get reconstructive surgery and go large and fabulous. If you need any help then please pm me.

Thank you, zip3, I needed this! Interestingly enough, I've had implants for 21yrs. and wanted a breast reduction! I wanted to get through the more pressing "health issues", so it was on the back burner! I never imagined to have it, like this! Thank you, again and I'll keep you all, posted!

[Diane4145]

After a nice cry, I feel better! The effort to make these comments, is so very much appreciated and beneficial! I'm a very strong and independent person, so getting this diagnosis, has been an experience! I've had people to ask me, "how can you seem so optimistic and calm"? I have several responses, for this. #1. My faith!God has a plan and he will give me the grace and strength, for what may come. #2. My family! I have two wonderful sons and an adorable grandson, to share many amazing years and experiences to come! #3. My future. I have way too much ability, experience and potential, to sit back and die! I know that I make a difference, in whatever I chose to! #4. Helping our furry, friends! The sooner I get on my feet, I'll be able go back to helping animals! I promise to keep you all posted, as I get more information!

[sunspotbaby]

Positivity will go a long way in your treatment and healing. Prayers for you and your family Diane.

[cp]

After a nice cry, I feel better! The effort to make these comments, is so very much appreciated and beneficial! I'm a very strong and independent person, so getting this diagnosis, has been an experience! I've had people to ask me, "how can you seem so optimistic and calm"? I have several responses, for this. #1. My faith!God has a plan and he will give me the grace and strength, for what may come. #2. My family! I have two wonderful sons and an adorable grandson, to share many amazing years and experiences to come! #3. My future. I have way too much ability, experience and potential, to sit back and die! I know that I make a difference, in whatever I chose to! #4. Helping our furry, friends! The sooner I get on my feet, I'll be able go back to helping animals! I promise to keep you all posted, as I get more information!

you have a great attitude and a strong will to make it through this !Thanks for sharing this very personal chapter in your life.

[Diane4145]

Out of my lemons, that is! Thank you all, again! The encouragement and support, is wonderful!

[lms47]

Bless you during this difficult time and remain strong and positive! Remember: "What God brings to us; he gets us through it". This was my mantra as my husband beat head and neck cancer.

[beachgirl66]

God bless you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Both of my parents have suffered from cancer, and my Dad is still surviving after being diagnosed 10 years. Your faith in God and support from your friends and family will get you through this. Thanks for sharing your story with us and know you have support here.

[Teresa]

Diane - you are very brave and so positive! Thanks for sharing your diagnosis, your advice (mammograms, etc), and your wonderful positive thoughts with all of us. I am sorry you are faced with so much right now. We are all here for you.

Tootsie

[heartbren]

Hi Diane! I just read this thread and your message about your diagnosis. I wanted to say how sorry I am that you are going through this. You have always been there for those little furry ones that needed help and others and it seems they say, God only gives us what we can handle. I always admired your tenacity when trying to help an animal find a home. You are an angel to all of those needy babies and I want you to know if you need anything I will be happy to help you for a change. We have spoken before so please feel free to call if you need help in any way. I am glad you let us know what is going on. It may help others keep up with mamograms (like myself who does not). My gradmother, mother, aunt and cousin all died of cancer with a late prognosis. All women and all on my mother's side. I always wonder about myself since I am the next woman in line. I am determined to break the cycle though and your inspirations and determination has helped me to keep on top of things. Thank you and I am here for you.

[Miss Critter]

I'm sending healing energy your way, Diane. I know that your positive spirit and commitment to regaining perfect health will prevail. Stay strong, and remember that we're always here.

[Johnrudy]

Prayers and hugs for you, Diane.

[Diane4145]

Thank you all so much, for your thoughts and prayers! Seems like it's taking forever to get to my PET Scan & MRI, the 19th & 20th of this month! I'm human & this situation does scare ya a little, about your future! I still feel very optimistic, for the most part! I'll keep you all updated, with any new developements! Could be worse, I'm on my feet!lol

[TNJed]

Wow. So sorry to hear this. But what a great spirit and attitude you have. They will carry you far. All the best!

[Minnie]

Diane, prayers for you.

If at all possible I would consider contacting MD Anderson, they now have a hospital in Orlando.

I have a friend that was diagnosed in Maryland but just did not feel the doctors there were given her all the available options.

She went to Orlando and she is so glad she did.

[Diane4145]

Thx, again, for this continued encouragement & support! Minnie, the jury's still out, on my surgeon satisfaction! They don't care much, for proactive patients and that's me, bigtime! You can bet, that I'm on top of this!

[ASH]

Hang in there girl and know that there are so many of us who've had a family member with this same situation.
Lots of shoulders available whenever you need one.

[CastlesOfSand]

Thinking about you today!

[Andy A]

I am really sorry to hear of this and my prayers are with you. I have no idea where your Oncologist is or who you use but we have a great one right here at Sacred Heart. He is treating my wife's renal cell cancer and has established a great course of action considering the severity of her case and the cancer's progression. It is just a thought that I pass along. If we can be of any assistance, please PM us. Hang in there. Betty has found that continuing her present lifestyle, doing whatever she is capable of doing and not dwelling on her situation has given her the strength to cope. This has also taught me a lot about coping with a serious health issue. Once again, you are in our prayers and thoughts. BTW, we just returned from M.D. Anderson in Houston, arguably the greatest cancer center in the world.

[Diane4145]

Hi friends!

I've had a lot going on dealing with this cancer thing and haven't been online in awhile. Things are progressing along, as well as they can. I had my PET Scan today and have been waiting for a month! This will tell if the cancer has spread, anywhere else. I was hooked up to an IV with this stuff traveling thru my body, while lying on the table for the scan. As it was pulling me in to the tube, I began crying. I was thinking, "I can't believe that I'm going thru this". I then began to immediately think about how thankful that I am to be living in this day and age, with the knowledge and technology that we have! I stopped crying and began to think about my precious grandson, Jake, and my sons, Russ and Blake! That made it a little bit, easier! They've said that it's in the early stage, so I'm hopeful! In the morning, I have the Bilateral MRI with contrast dye to indicate the actual "stage", of the breast cancer. I also am waiting on my results, to even try and figure out what to do about, my Yorkie's breast cancer! Seeing her going thru this has been more difficult on me, that what I'm already dealing with! Could be worse, I'm walking!lol I really appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers, especially Brenda! I'll update, soon!

Diane

[middlesister]

I am reading this tonight and feel like many people on here know you personally. You sound strong to me. It sounds like you have a good medical team behind you. I know where you come from as I was there in 1996. So tough to deal with. Cancer treatments have come such a long way from then but I am still here after Stage III breast cancer. What a kick in the pants. I can remember being so worried and picking up the newspaper and seeing where someone was in a car accident that they did not survive. I used to think that person didn't have the worries I had the day before but they were not there all of the sudden but I was still there? Isn't life funny? Ten years after my diagnosis my 20 year old nephew was in a car accident that he did not survive. It was at that point that I decided - who knows what is going to happen tomorrow. It sounds cliche but we all need to be present in the moment. Easier said than done but I think that Diane is doing that! I send all of my positive thoughts to you my dear. Be strong and know that good energy is being tossed your way! Please keep us posted on your Yorkie! You sound like the bet pet owner. I am sure she is so comforting to you. Be strong.

[heartbren]

Hi friends!

I've had a lot going on dealing with this cancer thing and haven't been online in awhile. Things are progressing along, as well as they can. I had my PET Scan today and have been waiting for a month! This will tell if the cancer has spread, anywhere else. I was hooked up to an IV with this stuff traveling thru my body, while lying on the table for the scan. As it was pulling me in to the tube, I began crying. I was thinking, "I can't believe that I'm going thru this". I then began to immediately think about how thankful that I am to be living in this day and age, with the knowledge and technology that we have! I stopped crying and began to think about my precious grandson, Jake, and my sons, Russ and Blake! That made it a little bit, easier! They've said that it's in the early stage, so I'm hopeful! In the morning, I have the Bilateral MRI with contrast dye to indicate the actual "stage", of the breast cancer. I also am waiting on my results, to even try and figure out what to do about, my Yorkie's breast cancer! Seeing her going thru this has been more difficult on me, that what I'm already dealing with! Could be worse, I'm walking!lol I really appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers, especially Brenda! I'll update, soon!

Diane

Hi Diane! I have not talked to you of late, but am always thinking of you and your prescious baby. I wish I could be there to help support you at this time. You know if you need any help that I am here to do it. I hate hearing you go through all of this especially because it hits so close to home with all of the women in my family that have had cancer. You have a double wammy with your little baby being sick to. We have talked about that and you know if you need any help with that I will do whatever it takes to get it. Please know I am always thinking of you and your baby. Please let me know what the scan showed. I am here if you need anything and it is my power to do it for you I will. I have been feeling much better the last few days and have had more energy than I have in quite a while. You will get better because you are such an asset to this community. You are an angel to the animals and they need you. Please keep me posted. I know this is a very difficult thing to go threw,but knowing you have people who love you, miss you and support you is hopefully making it a little better. Sleep well tonight, I am thinking of you and your little one. Love you, Brenda

[Minnie]

Thanks for the update, prayers for you and your Yorkie.

[AnaEdwardsPhotography]

So sorry to hear you're going through this, both you and your baby. You are an inspiration to all who read your story...even to those of us who don't know you. You are so full of strength, grace, and determination in the face of such a dramatic moment in life.
Last week, I photographed a two week old newborn, who needs heart surgery as soon as he is ten pounds. He was five pounds on that day. It was my gift to his parents during this difficult time.
I'd love to photograph you and your baby, if you'd like...a gift to you during this trying time.
I live in PCB, but love any excuse to travel across our amazing panhandle. Just let me know! :)

[heartbren]

So sorry to hear you're going through this, both you and your baby. You are an inspiration to all who read your story...even to those of us who don't know you. You are so full of strength, grace, and determination in the face of such a dramatic moment in life.
Last week, I photographed a two week old newborn, who needs heart surgery as soon as he is ten pounds. He was five pounds on that day. It was my gift to his parents during this difficult time.
I'd love to photograph you and your baby, if you'd like...a gift to you during this trying time.
I live in PCB, but love any excuse to travel across our amazing panhandle. Just let me know! :)

That is so nice of you to do that for people and I am sure they appreciate your gift. There are angels everywhere here to help others at difficult times in their lives and you are one of them. I'm sure Diane will appreciate your offer. I would love to meet you some time. I live in Blue Mountain Beach. Perhaps we could get together for lunch some time.

[AnaEdwardsPhotography]

That is so nice of you to do that for people and I am sure they appreciate your gift. There are angels everywhere here to help others at difficult times in their lives and you are one of them. I'm sure Diane will appreciate your offer. I would love to meet you some time. I live in Blue Mountain Beach. Perhaps we could get together for lunch some time.

Thank you, heartbren! I totally agree...we all encounter angels in our lives, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly. I have certainly been touched by the kindness of others and try to pass on any kindness I can share. I believe we all have gifts we can make good use of, even if it's nothing more than a smile to someone who looks like sad or even angry. The slightest kind act can make such a difference to those who are in need of encouragement or motivation.
Diane has shared her story with not only her friends, but perfect strangers like myself...who read her words and think Hmmm...maybe I should have a mammogram. It's been since 1999. I'm fifty, so that's pretty stupid of me. When people share their stories in a way that inspires others, it's such a self-less gift...not given expecting anything in return, just an act of concern and hope that others will listen and realize it CAN happen to anyone. Even me or you.
I've always been and always will be one who expresses myself best through something artistic. If I can contribute to someone's happiness in my work, I am just so honored that they allowed me to create something for them.
Here is one of the tiny newborn, with a stint while he awaits heart surgery. I can only imagine how worried his parents are of the outcome of his surgery
... such a big yawn from such a tiny little man!
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[heartbren]

Thank you, heartbren! I totally agree...we all encounter angels in our lives, sometimes knowingly, sometimes unknowingly. I have certainly been touched by the kindness of others and try to pass on any kindness I can share. I believe we all have gifts we can make good use of, even if it's nothing more than a smile to someone who looks like sad or even angry. The slightest kind act can make such a difference to those who are in need of encouragement or motivation.
Diane has shared her story with not only her friends, but perfect strangers like myself...who read her words and think Hmmm...maybe I should have a mammogram. It's been since 1999. I'm fifty, so that's pretty stupid of me. When people share their stories in a way that inspires others, it's such a self-less gift...not given expecting anything in return, just an act of concern and hope that others will listen and realize it CAN happen to anyone. Even me or you.
I've always been and always will be one who expresses myself best through something artistic. If I can contribute to someone's happiness in my work, I am just so honored that they allowed me to create something for them.
Here is one of the tiny newborn, with a stint while he awaits heart surgery. I can only imagine how worried his parents are of the outcome of his surgery
... such a big yawn from such a tiny little man!
[IMG][/IMG]

What a beautiful sight! You cannot help feeling such a sense of wonder after seeing this beautiful picture!!

[heartbren]

I am posting this for all of Diane's friends who are thinking about her and know her situation as well as her little dog Winkie. She does not have internet access so I asked her if she wanted me to post this for her and she did. She called yesterday morning and said Winkie was taking a turn for the worse (she had cancer also which I find so sad since Diane does as well and needed the support her baby could give) and when they got to the vet it was apparent that Winkie had to be put down because she was suffering so badly and could not indure a surgery. Anyway, it was a really bad day for her and one she did not need at this time, but hopefully with all the prayers from her friends she will make it through her cancer treatment without her baby there to help her. God works in strange ways and the fact that she and her dog both had cancer is pretty amazing to me. I believe there is a reason for everything that is given to us and all I can say is I feel really awful for Diane and I sure hope she gets through this. She is living with her mother who is helping take care of her (thank goodness) and I talk with her regularly if anyone wants me to relay a message to her. She is thankful for all of your thoughts and prayers and is very happy to know that the people here care about her so much. Love to all from Diane and thank you,

[Minnie]

I am posting this for all of Diane's friends who are thinking about her and know her situation as well as her little dog Winkie. She does not have internet access so I asked her if she wanted me to post this for her and she did. She called yesterday morning and said Winkie was taking a turn for the worse (she had cancer also which I find so sad since Diane does as well and needed the support her baby could give) and when they got to the vet it was apparent that Winkie had to be put down because she was suffering so badly and could not indure a surgery. Anyway, it was a really bad day for her and one she did not need at this time, but hopefully with all the prayers from her friends she will make it through her cancer treatment without her baby there to help her. God works in strange ways and the fact that she and her dog both had cancer is pretty amazing to me. I believe there is a reason for everything that is given to us and all I can say is I feel really awful for Diane and I sure hope she gets through this. She is living with her mother who is helping take care of her (thank goodness) and I talk with her regularly if anyone wants me to relay a message to her. She is thankful for all of your thoughts and prayers and is very happy to know that the people here care about her so much. Love to all from Diane and thank you,

Please let her know she is thought of and prayers will continue and give her my sympathy for her dog.

Is there an address I could mail her a card, you can send it to me in private message if that would be better.

[jackflash]

Please, let Diane know that Max and I are thinking of her, wishing her strength and praying for her healing. I fully understand her fears and concerns having faced this diagnosis myself in 2002. She will join our sisterhood of survivors, I just know that. Early stage is definitely good news. The therapies are in place to give her complete healing. Also, sending regrets over the loss of her babe Yorkie. Wishing her the best from her pals, Jackie and Max the rescued Lhasa!

[heartbren]

Please, let Diane know that Max and I are thinking of her, wishing her strength and praying for her healing. I fully understand her fears and concerns having faced this diagnosis myself in 2002. She will join our sisterhood of survivors, I just know that. Early stage is definitely good news. The therapies are in place to give her complete healing. Also, sending regrets over the loss of her babe Yorkie. Wishing her the best from her pals, Jackie and Max the rescued Lhasa!

I will be sure to tell her you are. I'm also glad to hear you can understand how she feel not that you had to go through such a terrible thing, but that you can empathise because of it. It is a terrible time for her and I doing my best to help. Thank you in advance from Diane.

[Diane4145]

Thank you all so much for the thoughts an prayers! Brenda, you have been such a precious gift from God, for Twinky and I! I'll never forget your being there, for us! I'm meeting with my surgeon to go over my bone scan results on Friday, to make sure cancer hasn't gone there! I'll keep you all posted and thank you again, friends!

Diane

[heartbren]

Thank you all so much for the thoughts an prayers! Brenda, you have been such a precious gift from God, for Twinky and I! I'll never forget your being there, for us! I'm meeting with my surgeon to go over my bone scan results on Friday, to make sure cancer hasn't gone there! I'll keep you all posted and thank you again, friends!

Diane

I think the right emount of faith happening in our lives for ourselves and others can work wonders. I love you Diane and I feel inside of myself that you are going to make it through this. We all need someone to be there for us (a guardian angel I call it), and I have had many and so have you been many to the animals. It is your turn for someone to help you!! Hopefully if I am ever in need someone will be there for me. Pay it forward; that is what it is called, but with no expecations of course. Good night and I want to do whatever I can to help. I would love to come visit you maybe soon. I got that new car and it has never been on a real road trip, maybe I need to come to Mobile? ! I am supposed to be going to Lunch with Anna (the photobrapher lady) this upcoming Tuesday and am looking forward to it. We love you and it seems I may have made some feeling, compassionate and loving people out of this. So see, there is a bright side to everything. Knowiing just from on here has given me a lot of insite and made me see things differently. Thank you and good night, Brenda

[Alicia Leonard]

Thank you all so much for the thoughts an prayers! Brenda, you have been such a precious gift from God, for Twinky and I! I'll never forget your being there, for us! I'm meeting with my surgeon to go over my bone scan results on Friday, to make sure cancer hasn't gone there! I'll keep you all posted and thank you again, friends!

Diane

God bless you, Diane, and I am so sorry about Twinky. You both will be in my prayers

[Hop]

Sending good thoughts Diane...sorry about Twinky.

[Diane4145]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to put Twinky as my avatar before now, so that you would all see how precious she was! I just realized what I was doing wrong and am so thankful, that you can see her! Your thoughts and prayers have meant so very much, in these dark days! Losing her was one of the toughest times for me, next to losing my 10 month old son, in '85! Some people don't realize that when you have a beloved pet for so many years, it's like losing a family member!

For the first eight nights, I found myself sleeping with her little sweater and the pillow case that she layed on beside me in bed, before she passed! Having to put her to sleep was so hard, but, she's no longer suffering! I can't imagine ever having to watch a pet suffer, till it passes on it's own! So, in the end, it was a blessing! I also cut some of her hair to keep, to remember her! One of my sons suggested that I take some photos before she passes and I even took a brief video, of us together! Sleeping with her things next to my heart, has given me great comfort! Yesterday, I finally washed them and am planning to do a shadow box, with a few things and photos!

I have rec'd my bone scan results and am mostly free of cancer. There is something showing up, in my right thigh tissue. We're still trying to determine what it is, oh well! Last Thursday, I went for a MUGA test, which determines if you can handle surgery. The Radiologist saw something in that thigh area and sent me for a multitude of xrays! I'm still waiting on, those results. The MUGA indicates that my heart isn't as strong as it needs to be, for surgery. Fortunately, I already had an appointment with a Cardiologist for tomorrow, for a work up! I have some blockage and a recent total cholesterol, of 417! Needless to say, with losing my sister at 50yrs old and dad at 40, I need to follow up!

The game plan is to remove the right breast soon and procede with treatment. After that, I'll have the left removed, since it is Invasive Ductal Carsinoma. That simply means, that it can travel to other areas. After that recovery, I'll have reconstruction and God willing, be done! Like my brother n law once said, "it ain't nothing, but, a thing"!lol I realize that this is probably too much information, but, I'm kinda open book! Besides, if sharing my situation will cause others to become more aware of Breast Cancer, etc... it's OK with me!

Thank you all for your continued prayers, support and encouragement! My special thanks again to Brenda(heartbren), for the blessing that you've been! I'll keep you all posted, soon!

Diane

[sunspotbaby]

Thinking of you, Diane.

[heartbren]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to put Twinky as my avatar before now, so that you would all see how precious she was! I just realized what I was doing wrong and am so thankful, that you can see her! Your thoughts and prayers have meant so very much, in these dark days! Losing her was one of the toughest times for me, next to losing my 10 month old son, in '85! Some people don't realize that when you have a beloved pet for so many years, it's like losing a family member!

For the first eight nights, I found myself sleeping with her little sweater and the pillow case that she layed on beside me in bed, before she passed! Having to put her to sleep was so hard, but, she's no longer suffering! I can't imagine ever having to watch a pet suffer, till it passes on it's own! So, in the end, it was a blessing! I also cut some of her hair to keep, to remember her! One of my sons suggested that I take some photos before she passes and I even took a brief video, of us together! Sleeping with her things next to my heart, has given me great comfort! Yesterday, I finally washed them and am planning to do a shadow box, with a few things and photos!

I have rec'd my bone scan results and am mostly free of cancer. There is something showing up, in my right thigh tissue. We're still trying to determine what it is, oh well! Last Thursday, I went for a MUGA test, which determines if you can handle surgery. The Radiologist saw something in that thigh area and sent me for a multitude of xrays! I'm still waiting on, those results. The MUGA indicates that my heart isn't as strong as it needs to be, for surgery. Fortunately, I already had an appointment with a Cardiologist for tomorrow, for a work up! I have some blockage and a recent total cholesterol, of 417! Needless to say, with losing my sister at 50yrs old and dad at 40, I need to follow up!

The game plan is to remove the right breast soon and procede with treatment. After that, I'll have the left removed, since it is Invasive Ductal Carsinoma. That simply means, that it can travel to other areas. After that recovery, I'll have reconstruction and God willing, be done! Like my brother n law once said, "it ain't nothing, but, a thing"!lol I realize that this is probably too much information, but, I'm kinda open book! Besides, if sharing my situation will cause others to become more aware of Breast Cancer, etc... it's OK with me!

Thank you all for your continued prayers, support and encouragement! My special thanks again to Brenda(heartbren), for the blessing that you've been! I'll keep you all posted, soon!

Diane

Hi Diane! I wrote the other day, but it seems it disappeared. I am having problems getting into this site which I believe stems from my comments on the oil spill topics which I am over respoding to. I wanted you to know the picture you posted of your adorable baby is just that adorable. I am glad I could help and was able to do so. I with who ever is in charge of this forum would see what kind of person I am and alow me to get into this forum as easy as I used to. If I am not logged in it is simple, but I am limited as to what I can do. Anyway, point being I wrote the other day a nice message to you and it just disappeared. This happened to someone else I wrote a message to also. This has been very dissapointing to me since I moved here for the friendliness of the people and now this has happened to me, I've been robbed of jewelry and other things and now am being treated poorly when all I have done is try to help others in need. Others can say what they want but I am being singled out (it seems) and you can imagine how I feel. I also had stated I would love to come visit with you sometime when you are up to it. You are not that far away I think. Just a couple of hours or so. Let me know how you feel about that and if you might be up to it some time. I am going to sign off b/c I am not sure this will even get to you. I wanted you to know even though I have not spoken to you lately, you are always in my thoughts. I hope you are doing as well as you can be and knowing others care and want to help is making you stronger than you already are. Love to you, Brenda