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Link to Swampy's caringbridge webpage
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03-24-2009, 03:53 PM
edgarbc1 wrote: ... and I thought Florida was the low ground. :-)
03-24-2009, 05:40 PM
Still gotcha in my radar for positive thoughts and prayers, Swampy! Every day.
03-25-2009, 11:17 PM
ALL THE TESTS ARE DONE!!!! Bone scan, MUGA (heart), Contrast scan (abdominal and chest) MRI, CAT, x-ray, blood work, plus out patient surgery for skin, breast, and lymph biopsies and the insertion of the "port" for administering chemo!! ALL DONE IN 5 WORKING DAYS!!!! Unreal! I've had friends who have had to wait 2-3 weeks just for any one of these tests.
My head is spinning from the speed at which my doctor and his staff have managed to "Get 'r Done". Now it's a matter of my doctor and one of his oncologist colleagues to evaluate the test results, determine what kind of cancer(s) I have and plan a course of action. I meet with them next Tuesday (31st). I've been told to pack an overnight bag because they may start chemo that day or the next. WOW, Just WOW. I've never seen an "institution" move this fast. The best part is, everyone I've encountered, from the valet parking guys to receptionists to technicians have ALL been kind and "involved". I've been treated like a "real person" and not a piece of meat. Smiles every where from people who know, understand and really CARE! I am so grateful! Again, to all my buddies here, both sides of the political aisle, I can't tell you how much your thoughts and prayers have meant. Some of you have posted on my BLOG PAGE and I've finally gotten a chance to respond. (New photo just went up showing all my crazy sisters who have been so fun and supportive through all this).
03-26-2009, 02:36 AM
Good luck on those test result swampers. mick e and Obama's birth certificate are channeling good thoughts your way.
03-26-2009, 08:56 PM
I'm impressed. You sound like you are in great hands, Swampy. Lots of positive thoughts being sent your way for good news next week.
03-28-2009, 07:16 PM
I wanted to post a link to a news story that was done on IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer). I encourage everyone here to watch it and be aware. Men too, because this cancer is not gender specific. Email the link to family and friends and help get the word out. Early detection is more important with IBC than with any other breast cancer, but the symptoms are very visible if you know what they are. And don't let a doctor slough them off as a bug bite. As the news video says, many doctors don't know what it is and have probably never seen it.
Thanks all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D_5tXybj-E
03-28-2009, 07:35 PM
My husband had sonic scans (at 85) because of breast cancer. Turned out it wasn't but we were afraid along with ALZ he had developed breast cancer. Thanks Swampy for posting the warning because it does happen altho the male animal sluffs it off and doesn't believe it can happen.
03-28-2009, 08:18 PM
I guess this area has more well versed people and educational info. I've known about it for years. Fortunately I've never personally known anyone who had it. Until now. Great to see survivors in that video. Swampy is next!
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