Happy Halloween Eve

My doctor called tonight and left a voicemail. He called at 8:00 pm, wow this man works all the time! I love that since he is my doctor, but I really hope he takes time off too! He got some quick results from my CT's yesterday. He said "mostly good news." I will call him tomorrow and find out what that means exactly.

On another note, I am getting professional pretreatment pics this weekend. I am excited!

Also, my hair is purple in the back, kind of pink on one side! It will be really fun for Halloween! I'm not that into thin year, everything seems different, but I do have a really cool costume. I'll post some pictures soon.

And, my final note for tonight is that I just finished my last regular cohort class! I still have to finish my Thesis. I don't know when I will have time, but it's due Thursday with a presentation. I hope I can keep it together for just another week. I am not sure if I will be taking a leave from school or if I will take one online class at a time to stay enrolled. I need to ask how long I have to finish my last few classes. I did call my insurance today to set up a meeting to go over my out of pocket costs and try to get a better understanding of how this stuff works. My dad is so going to that one!

Love and hugs! J

BRAC 1 and 2 Tests

Hi, Today was a really good day. I think I have made some decisions. (I'm still a chick, so I have the right to change those whenever I want, for whatever reason, and however I want).

1. This week will kick off crazy hair month! Be on the lookout for some crazy fun hair colors! I am going to sport whatever I can and still keep my job!

2. I will not be freezing any eggs. Mother Nature and God have been telling me for many years I probably should not have children, now they are yelling it in a blowhorn an inch away from my face. There is always adoption, and we all know my kid would just like Makenzie, my mini me and act like Caitlin my hero! So, no need to make a frozen omlet.

3. I forgot what the 3rd one was. I am sure I will remember later, sorry, that has been happening a lot lately. My mind is like oatmeal!

Ok, so I am off to finish my last 2 papers for school and then maybe a run.
much much love

Dr Visit

I met with Dr. Downies, my surgeon tonight. He went over the pathology report, and I forgot most of it, sorry, I will get a copy soon and put up actuals. But basically they have 5 tests, 3 came back favorably, 1 unfavorably, and one undecided. So not bad! And the blood test came back with some good news too. 1st, I'm not prego- good for me, sad there is no baby Jesus coming anytime soon, from me anyway, :) 2nd, it appears to not be in my liver, and 3rd, it appears to not be in my bones. So, great news! I still have a lot more tests, I'm looking for a calendar to put up, so you guys will know when to expect new blogs, reports, etc. Right now, he thinks treatment might start in 3 to 4 weeks. At this point he is suggesting radiation, chemo and surgery. I can't remember in what order, but all three, little sucky, but not bad.

Also, I want to say thank you t o all of you! I really love all of the support, warm wishes, love, and prayers everybody is sending my way. I know there are a lot of times where there are no words, and that's ok.

Also, also, I have so many e-mails and calls to return, please know I want to get to all of you, but I am a little behind right now, I am sure things will slow down sometime so, I hope anyway.
Also also also, some people want to know what about school? Well, I'm not really sure. My thesis is due Nov 6th and our last class is Nov 13th. SO, it looks good, I just need to find time to finish my thesis and write one more paper! So close I can taste it. I have a few more classes to do and can do those online and will just take a little longer than I need to.

"I'm sorry, I don't have good news for you today."

I met with my docotr today to get the results of my biopsy. It's cancer. I'm 34 and have breast cancer. Tomorrow is scanning day, x-rays, MRI's and other stuff to get done to see how much there is, where it it, and more.
This site will be updated often with test results, emotions, progress, etc. Please read it and share it with anyone you want. It will be an outlet for me and a place for others to get updates, learn, and be supportive.
Love ya!
Janice

Welcome

I wanted to create something where friends and family could get updates & information, send messages, and know what is going on! I will add some posts sharing thoughts and experiences up to this point.
love ya