Devastated... Prayers needed

[allycat0303]

Hey Anchor,

I know Dr. Khoury, although I have never been in the OR with him. He''s a good surgeon.

The actual operation is very quick (about 40 minutes) they put a harpon (that''s how we say it in french) through the mass, and then they cut around wide margins. They then do a ganglion sentinelle (depending on the surgeon/ echographic details) and usually take the ganglion out. If the ganlion is cancer free then it means that the cancer hasn''t spread yet.

After the pathologist will check to see if it is hormone responsive (if it is then that''s another +++ in the prognosis), because then she can usually have hormontherapy, radiotherapy and tamoxifen. In any case, I am really big on positive thinking and visualization, so project the most positive outcome you can.

Keep us updated and I hope you still have my email if you need anything.

Hugs!

 

[gwendolyn]

Hello Anchor, I just read this and am glad to hear your mom is so positive! It''s such a scary thing thing that you''re going through, but before you know it, it''ll be just a distant memory. Stay strong, darlin''.

 

[FrekeChild]

Oh no anchor! I''m sorry to hear that, but I am so happy that they caught it early. Cancer is a nasty nasty disease that affects pretty much everyone in one way or another. We are here if you ever need to talk.

(((hugs)))

 

[somethingshiny]

Adding more hugs and prayers for you and your family.

 

[anchor31]

Thank you so much everyone. With some much prayer and positive energy I''m sure she will be well in no time. Together we can defeat this.

ally - For some reason, knowing that you know him is a relief to me!

Thank you for the details and stuff, that is also reassuring. I''ll pass that along to my mom. Thanks for the support, I''ll email you if I need any more medical advice.

 

[UCLABelle]

Sending you and your family many prayers....

 

[FireGoddess]

Sorry to hear, anchor. Sending good thoughts for your mom...

 

[icekid]

anchor- I''m so sorry to hear the news, but thrilled that your mom was being proactive with her health and getting her mammograms. That probably saved her life!! Still sending healing thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

 

[Harriet]

Anchor, my thoughts are with you and yours.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Anchor, I''m sending loads of prayers and positive energy your way. Please keep us updated on your dear Mom''s progress!

 

[zoebartlett]

Oh Anchor, I''m so sorry to hear this! I''m sending best wishes to your mom and your family.

Zoe

 

[HollyS]

Keeping your mom in daily prayer for quick recovery, getting it all now, and being cancer free for many years to come.

Just keep focused on the positive: they caught it very early and that''s the best news you can have with this.

 

[poshpepper]

Sending good thoughts and well wishes for your dear mother.

 

[Pandora II]

Anchor sweetie, sending big HUGS from the UK.

My mother just found out two weeks ago that she had ''carcinoma in situ'', her surgeon has recommended that I go for a mammogram. Not because they think I will have anything, but apparently it''s very useful to have a good one from when you are younger to compare later ones with.

You might want to look into that.

In the meantime, sending lots of positive thoughts for you and your mother. Try not to worry too much, the important thing is that they caught it early and that you all stay positive and strong!

 

[justjulia]

Anchor and Pandora, I''m sending up a prayer for both mothers. Mammograms are great things, indeed. Here''s to a quick surgery and speedy recovery!

 

[Cind11]

Anchor,

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 72. Supposedly, at the time they tested her DNA (never heard of this since then) She was supposed to have a very aggressive tumor. Anyway, she passed away last August at age 87. (not from the breast cancer) So, since your mom''s cancer was caught early, hopefully she will do really well.

I lost my best friend to b.c. 4 yrs. ago. She was only 42. I really hate this disease. I''m sending you and your mom good thoughts.

 

[snlee]

I''m very sorry to hear. Wishing your mother the best. I''m glad it was detected early.

 

[anchor31]

Thank you for your stories and support everyone. Pandora, I will be praying for your mother as well.

I know it has nothing to do with this thread, but I have to say it...

I WROTE MY LAST FINAL!!! I AM DONE!!! *does million dollars happy dance*

 

[dragonfly411]

YAY! Finals suck

Hope all is well, keep us updated as things go along, we want to know that she ends up just fine!!!