zoomdots' Journey with Breast Cancer
Patient: Breast Cancer
Patient Info: Newly diagnosed (has not begun treatment), Diagnosed: over 8 years ago, Female, Age: 55, Stage II, HER2 Positive: Don't Know, ER Positive: Don't Know, PR Positive: Don't Know
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went for mammogram in 2005- hard lump
Decision Point
result of mammogram was- this is not cancer "don't worry" from 2005 until 2012 lump grew now there is a change in the diagnosis- yes there is cancer in the breast deciding about how this will change my lifestyle
Misdiagnosed
Oh No
was this lump cancer in 2005??? how to trust the doctors now???
Nausea/Vomiting
Side Effects
treatment plan includes drugs that are making me feel like i need to vomit, more tired than usual, appetite has decreased
Nausea medicine
Drug or Chemo Therapy
does this drug stop the naseau feeling ? so far no vomiting on hand are several meds-am i going to become dependent on drugs to heal? this is not my cup of tea
Job
Loss
sense of purpose is to be apart of the community as a home care provider been recommende by several trusted persons not to work- or to seek part-time opportunities is this a path to re-enter college? is this a path to write a book & attempt to publish? is this a path to change jobs? car in need of repair-mechanic gave up on the vehicle, he urged me to sell & no transportation always wanted to own a vespa-$$$ home care providers dont run errands with patients on the back of a vespa! job stress-
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Procedure or Surgery
biopsy result showed that yes this is cancer consulting with many doctors now in the care of doctors at santa monica hospital treatment plan now in the formulating stages chemo starts as soon as insurance approves part of me just wants this lump out! part of me does not trust the doctors and this could be a barrier to heal & be cured of cancer
Breakthrough
Celebration
many supportive persons have entered this journey along with me offering support friendship support- emotional,spritual,physical,intellectuall,financial & more being encouraged by the example of cancer survivors some negative influences are now a source of strength as well