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2011/09/12

Where I’ve Been- Family Emergency

You might be wondering where I’ve been for the past few weeks and why I haven’t posted very much.  I had an ovarian cyst that was very scary and had to have an unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.  The surgery went well and the cyst was benign.  However, not more than two weeks after the incident my older sister was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.  I was very SHOCKED to hear this devastating news and can’t seem to concentrate on anything but her. I’m trying to be supportive, yet I’m frightened, depressed, and sick to my stomach almost every day since I found out.  The cancer is aggressive and Her2 positive with estrogen and progesterone receptors.   I can’t even tell you the paralyzed feeling you get when you hear someone you love is having to battle with such a serious disease.  Today she is getting a full body scan to make sure it hasn’t metastasized and then next Monday starts chemo for 16 weeks to try and shrink the tumors before having surgery.   I know she is going to get through this, but the journey is going to be difficult.  PLEASE PRAY for her!

Not only is she having to deal with this, but the whole family is still trying to get through my Dad dying last September.  Sigh…we need some happiness and a break from all this health stuff! I’m not sure if this breast cancer is hereditary and if her daughters, my daughter, and self need to be also worried about being at a higher risk of getting breast cancer.

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  1. Dee says

    2011/09/12 at 10:37 am

    I am in tears for you. We just battled cancer with my mom and I know first hand how it consumes your thoughts. My prayers are with your family!

  2. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    2011/09/12 at 10:50 am

    Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry to hear this. Your sister will be in my prayers.

  3. karen b says

    2011/09/12 at 9:13 pm

    Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. May God Bless you.

  4. Rhonda Martin says

    2011/09/12 at 10:14 pm

    So sorry to hear this devastating news! It is so hard when you see a loved one sick. May god be with you all and praying for her tonight.

  5. Michelle J says

    2011/09/15 at 5:47 pm

    Thank you so much for your kindness and prayers! Her tests came back and the cancer is not in her bones or organs! This is such good news. However, her journey is going to be a difficult one, but I’m keeping the faith she will be able to beat this disease and get on with her life.

    The “C” word is so scary! It definitely consumes my thoughts and I’m trying to overcome the fear. My doctor is very supportive and said he was going to recommend me having a mammogram yearly instead of every two years. I’m not exactly sure how I feel about this, since I’ll be exposing myself to the radiation from the tests more often. I know its a small amount, but I’m trying to limit the risks..NOT increase them.

  6. Kelly says

    2011/09/16 at 10:40 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about this. ((Hugs))

  7. Jessica says

    2011/09/19 at 9:51 am

    I’m sorry to hear this. Positive thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

  8. HilLesha says

    2011/09/20 at 10:30 am

    I’ll keep her in my prayers! My oldest brother just fought cancer. So I understand how you feel. ~HUGS~

  9. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    2011/09/20 at 9:07 pm

    I’m so sorry …

  10. Dee says

    2011/09/20 at 10:47 pm

    Will be praying for your sister and your family

  11. Marcie W. says

    2011/09/21 at 4:41 pm

    Sending strength and love {{HUGS}}

  12. Virginia from That Bald Chick says

    2011/09/22 at 3:03 pm

    Sending healing prayers.

  13. Laurie says

    2011/09/23 at 11:38 pm

    I hate the word cancer, it is such an awful thing. I will pray for her and healing.

  14. Toni @ A Daily Dose says

    2011/09/27 at 1:46 pm

    Oh my goodness so much going on all at the same time. My mom is a breast cancer survivor but I remember like yesterday the day I found out she had it. I will be praying for healing and peace.

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