Monthly Archives: March 2014

Decisions Decisions Decisions

Posted on March 31, 2014 by amyrose442012

Monday’s dentist appointment was good. They said that a lot of cancer patients deal with dry mouth issues which can cause cavities and gave me some samples of biotene to help. They also said that ACT fluoride rinse would help … Continue reading →

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Feeling Better

Posted on March 23, 2014 by amyrose442012

On Monday, March 17th, the medical assistant for my plastic surgeon took out the final drain. It hurt for a second but then I felt relief. Plus the location where the drain went in stopped itching. THAT was a good … Continue reading →

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Treatments Plan

Posted on March 16, 2014 by amyrose442012

On Wednesday of this week, I saw the plastic surgeon who removed one of my drains (yay!!) and then gave my expander 30 cc’s. He said the skin was healing really well considering all the bruising I had from the … Continue reading →

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Stage 2

Posted on March 12, 2014 by amyrose442012

So, it’s official. I have stage two breast cancer. It could definitely be worse, right? I’m counting my blessings. 🙂 The largest lump is 3 cm x 2.2 cm x 2 cm. The cancer had spread to the sentinel lymph … Continue reading →

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I made it…

Posted on March 7, 2014 by amyrose442012

Yes!! I made it through surgery. I still feel like crap, but I made it. I’m exhausted but can’t sleep. I hate that. In surgery on Tuesday, they removed one breast and 9 or 10 lymph nodes.  Two of the … Continue reading →

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Tick Tock

Posted on March 3, 2014 by amyrose442012

Surgery day is coming quickly. I’m stressed and anxious. I am stressed because there is so much to do before I’m out-of-commission for the next 7 to 10 days. I’m anxious about the surgery and the permanent change to my … Continue reading →

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