My Little Drummer Boys: When life is a bitch 2

Monday, 18 June 2012

When life is a bitch 2

There is no easy way to break this news but it must be dealt with.

It would be exhausting and overwhelming to tell my story over and over, so I choose to tell it here.
I'll know when I get emotional I get a wobble in my voice and lose the ability to articulate words. Only a squeak escapes.

After, seeing our Specialist oncology surgeon .
I am okay and at peace with the decision to have a double mastectomy. I am terrified but calm , well at the moment.

The pathology isn't back yet but it is most likely DCIS Ductal Carcinoma In Situ.

I trust the Specialist completely because he saved my husband and I'm comfortable with him .

I can't control what else happens, or if they find something else but I can choose this because my husband and my children are my whole world. I can live without boobs.

A mastectomy lessens the risks of it becoming invasive. The Dr is hoping to avoid chemotherapy and radiation therapy if there is no lymph node involvement. I'll have a Lymphoscintigraphy on Wednesday before surgery to map them.

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The surgery is booked for Wednesday, prayers, positive vibes and cyber hand holding would be much appreciated. I may not have a chance to respond to messages for a while.

This website really explains it better than I can

How To Tell Your Family And Friends You Have Breast Cancer

If you find something humorous or inspiring please feel free to share ~~spam my facebook page~~ because laughter is still the best medicine.
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peskypixies 46p · 673 weeks ago

Massive massive hugs

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Suz · 673 weeks ago

sending much love Trish. Will hold your hand from Melbourne. xoxo

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Michelle Vamvas · 673 weeks ago

Oh Trish, not the news I was praying for; but I will continue to pray for you and send you all of my positive vibes. Even though we are strangers I feel blessed that you have chosen to be courageous enough to share this with me, and others. God bless.xxxxxxx

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Carly Findlay · 673 weeks ago

Hi Trish
I am so sorry to read this news. But I am glad you are At peace with your decision.
I wish you all the very best - a speedy recovery. Thinking of you xx

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melissa4444 67p · 673 weeks ago

I am proud of you. Honestly. It is far from my place to say, but I think your decision not only brave but selfless. You are putting your life with your beloved and your children first. I am here. Always. Holding hands, wishing it were more.

My love to you. xxxx
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tropicalmum 24p · 673 weeks ago

Ah Trish. I have no words that are adequate. I'm thinking of you all the time. Sending you a big hug. I read a motivational quote when I was first diagnosed and it helped me: "Tough times don't last, tough people do." xx

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Debyl1 · 673 weeks ago

I am thinking of you love.My step mums treatment went the way you are going and it was the best thing ever for her peace of mind.She has no fear of further invasion and was able to avoid radiation and chemo... so I feel so very positive for you.
You believing in your God can only give you a strength so strong along with that which your friends and family give you.Im sure you feel the love and support from all your cyber friends also.We are real and we are all here for you.Big hugs of comfort and support.xx

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tinagraydotme 94p · 673 weeks ago

Holding your hand tightly. Glad you have made peace with the decision. xxx

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sifdal 12p · 673 weeks ago

So much love to you, Trish! I would make exactly the same decision as you - better safe than sorry - being with your husband and children is the only answer. I can't even begin to imagine all you're going through right now, but I'm sending you all the best wishes and prayers and hopes I can! xx
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Anorina @SameliasMum · 673 weeks ago

I've been thinking about you all morning. Sending massive cyber hugs Trish - until I can give you a real one x
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Mums the word · 673 weeks ago

So so many prayers for you and your family Trish xxx
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@ruddygood · 673 weeks ago

A tough decision made easy, Trish, by your strength of character, the trust in your medical support team and, most of all, by your will to be here for your family for a good long time to come. Sending you oodles of love, strength, and healing energy. Tell me when the cyber-handholding gets too tight – I do tend to squeeze. xxx <3

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Mum-me · 673 weeks ago

Still praying, Trish. God has it all in His hands. I would also have made the same decision, I think! So hard to know without having been in your situation. You are very brave and strong. God bless.

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piratepet 25p · 673 weeks ago

Oh, Trish. Such awful news. But you can get through this. Be strong, and when that wobble in your lip starts, remember that we are all praying for your speedy recovery. Big hugs!
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Thea · 673 weeks ago

Trish, you have it all from me...prayers, positive vibes and cyber hand holding. xxx
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naomiellis 16p · 673 weeks ago

Trish you are one incredible lady and what a decision to make. I know this has not been easy but you are amazing and I will be praying that all goes well on Wednesday for you. My first thought when you asked for some humour was at least now you will be able to run faster! Hugs and love to you xx
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Salz 88p · 673 weeks ago

Oh trish I'll be holding your hand the whole way. You are an amazing lady to make such a choice. Family is the first thing we think about in situations like these. Wishing you all the best on wednesday. Lots of Love from Salz.

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janeflynn671337490 32p · 673 weeks ago

Much love and strength to you Trish. A very courageous and wise decision. I will keep you in my prayers. xx
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Cathy · 673 weeks ago

There is a calmness about this post that makes me feel everything will be okay. My friend who is 32 recently had the same procedure. I understand how big a decision it is and know that you're doing what you have to do. Prayers and good thoughts continued for the road ahead xxx

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nellbe · 673 weeks ago

Holding your hand here too and sending all the positive vibes I have. Stay strong brave one. We are all behind you. Thinking of you always. xx
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Mary · 673 weeks ago

Sending lots of love and prayers. I was afraid it was going to be something like this. Stay strong, beautiful lady. Lots of people are supporting you! I think you have made the best possible decision with the information you have now. Will be praying for no lymph node involvement.

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Anne @ Domesblissity · 673 weeks ago

My prayers are with you Trish!

Anne xx
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Mandy · 673 weeks ago

Oh God Trish, my voice is a little wobbly just reading this. Thinking of you.
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Alex · 673 weeks ago

Shit. I am so sorry to hear that. Sending you lots of positive vibes over the internet. xx
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wolfandword 45p · 673 weeks ago

Love and courage to you Trish, I'll be thinking of you. xx

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