I met with my oncologist last Monday, and the PET Scan results are not good. All of my tumors sped up their activity and grew just a tiny bit, but enough for my oncologist to determine that my medication wasn't working. That last medication I was on is not one he prefers, but it was …
October 31st PET Scan Results
On Monday, the 6ᵗʰ, I saw My oncologist to get my PET scan results. I was not expecting good results because, for the last month, I have noticed a bump in my neck. When I turn my head, it pulls on that area, and it has been itching. As I suspected, I do have a …
What to Ask Your Doctor About Breast Cancer
Written by Dee Holli — Updated on September 24, 2018 This is an excellent article with great questions to ask your oncologist after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Hearing "This is most likely breast cancer" were some of the worst words a doctor has ever said to me. My surgeon took one look at the ultrasound machine …
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2nd PET Scan and Information About PET Scans
I had my second PET scan on Friday since starting iBrance and Faslodex. I wasn't nervous about the scan; that part is relatively easy; it's the uncertainty and having to wait to see my oncologist for the results that is the most difficult part. I also deal with pain during my scan because ever since …
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Oncologist Appointment on Monday June 20th
I was pretty wiped out when I got home from my appointment on Monday, so that's why I am just now updating you. Each appointment is usually about 2 hours long, from checking in to leaving, and depending on how I am feeling on that particular day, it can take a lot out of me. …
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I Found A Lump
A few days ago, on Tuesday, I found a lump on the left side of my neck at the base right where my neck curves into my shoulder; the same side of my body where my breast cancer was, and the same side where I had all of the terrible pain in my head. I …