School is back in session and life as we know it, will return to normal. We had a wonderful Christmas break and spent some well needed family time together.
I am going through the strangest thing lately. Part of my body has decided it wants to be a chia pet and the other is losing hair steady and fast. Have you ever tried to put mascara on 3 eyelashes? It is very difficult. :) I have a feeling I am going to go through a very ugly duckling phase before the beautiful swan with locks of hair. The hair that has grown back in very fine and soft.
I think I have 12 eyelashes along with a few eyebrows. I am very thankful that they lasted as long as they did. I just think they could of hung in there for the long haul :)
One symptom I might be experiencing through radiation is fatigue and joint pain. I feel stiff and it's hard to get going ....or is this because I am getting old! Either way it stinks and I am going to up the exercise and see if that helps.
I am thankful for no burning or redness on my skin!
One day at a time and thankful for the hair that is growing...I know, I know
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ROUND 2
About Suzanne
Lives in Virginia Beach, VA.
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - 3.3cm
Dx: 4/29/2008
Treatment:
Surgery: Lumpectomy and Sentinel Node Biopsy
JUNE 17, 2008: NEGATIVE :)
Chemo - TAC: 6 rounds, 3 weeks apart. Starting August 1st, 2008.
Currently waiting for results of BRAC test----BRCA1 and BRCA2 NEGATIVE :)
Metastatic Workup - Done!
results on 5/28/2008: NEGATIVE
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - 3.3cm
Dx: 4/29/2008
Treatment:
Surgery: Lumpectomy and Sentinel Node Biopsy
JUNE 17, 2008: NEGATIVE :)
Chemo - TAC: 6 rounds, 3 weeks apart. Starting August 1st, 2008.
Currently waiting for results of BRAC test----BRCA1 and BRCA2 NEGATIVE :)
Metastatic Workup - Done!
results on 5/28/2008: NEGATIVE
Oncotype DX: 7/14/2008 72!?! What tha??
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2 comments:
Hi Suzanne...Just wanted to say that you're an inspiration to me. (and no, I'm not a stalker...but I understand how that might sound creepy) :) I'm going through the same thing - Age 37, 2 kids and one grandkid. Invasive ductal, 1.3 cm, (with a bit of in situ thrown in). 6 rounds of TAC, 3 weeks apart. Started chemo on 10/27. 6 weeks of rads when I'm done. I found your blog back in October and have been following since. It kinda tells me what to look forward to (as if that's the right phrase!) Anyway, I'm not a big blogger, more of a facebook girl. But I did want to finally say thanks for being there for me through all this - even though you didn't know you had been. It's amazing who you can touch without knowing! Stay strong!! And thanks again! And I understand the eyelash thing. One of my eyes looks just fine, the other...eh....not so much.
Wow :o) Thanks Nan, really means so much that you follow my crazy ride. I can't wait to swap stories with you. I tried to look you up on facebook but could not find you with that email.
I meet so many women now (esp. since I sport my bald head) that have been through all this and come out a better person. I still have my days where I am so mad and so tired of this. It's so hard to be the happy go lucky girl all the time. Thanks so much for the comment.
I hope you are feeling good, chemo must be about done for you. The last one was easy for me, must be just knowing that you are finished.
Hope we can connect and chat more....I need to know how you have a grandkid at 37! Take care and keep your chin up :)
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