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Permalink Reply by Lee Blackwell on June 15, 2010 at 2:18pm

Hello deborah, Let me start by saying "ALWAYS HAVE HOPE AND FAITH". I completely understand how you feel and what you are going through. It is a long hard road but we are Strong Women and we don't give up easily. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will do the best I can to answer. I know a great doctor in New Orleans. Women from all over go to him. Wish I had of known of him before my first surgery. I will be praying for you and your family. email me anytime, it helps to have someone to talk to bout all this. Blessed Be

Deborah Spencer said:

Good afternoon Lee. I am very new to this breast cancer sight. I was diagnosed april 25th & lumpectomy may 25th, my chemo starts june 29th.... Any time you want to talk just shoot me any email.. It is very hard to handle this emotionally, financially, & physically....Only thing that keeps me strong is HOPE!!! Stay positive.....

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Spencer on June 16, 2010 at 4:36pm

Thanks so much for your quick response Lee. Yes as women I think we are all very strong. Thnaks for the prayers & good wishes. My biggest concern at this moment is the chemo. Getting through it with all the different side effects. I like to know what to expect, thus I have read & read & read some more. Just trying to figure how to keep working full time, take care of my 16yr old son 12 year old son, and still try to not overwhelm my fiance.

Did you go through chemo? If so how were your side effects. My treatments are scheduled to be every 2 weeks starting June 29th (same day kids go to summer camp).

On the other note, thanks for the dr recommendation. I live in NJ & am very happy so far with how my treatment is going. Have a team of doctors. If I ever get to New Orleans area I will let you know. I want to take the kids their for Marti Gra at least once....we will see. Thanks again.

Lee Blackwell said:

Hello deborah, Let me start by saying "ALWAYS HAVE HOPE AND FAITH". I completely understand how you feel and what you are going through. It is a long hard road but we are Strong Women and we don't give up easily. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will do the best I can to answer. I know a great doctor in New Orleans. Women from all over go to him. Wish I had of known of him before my first surgery. I will be praying for you and your family. email me anytime, it helps to have someone to talk to bout all this. Blessed Be

Deborah Spencer said:
Good afternoon Lee. I am very new to this breast cancer sight. I was diagnosed april 25th & lumpectomy may 25th, my chemo starts june 29th.... Any time you want to talk just shoot me any email.. It is very hard to handle this emotionally, financially, & physically....Only thing that keeps me strong is HOPE!!! Stay positive.....

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Permalink Reply by Lee Blackwell on June 16, 2010 at 4:50pm

Hey, No I didn't have to take chemo, Thank God. I have taken care of people that was receiving chemo. Fatigue, vomiting, Hot flashes, not wanting to eat, do try to and drink plenty of fluid when you can. Try to rest and have kids and fiance help when they can. I have had my patients do relaxation methods. Getting stressed out won't help. Easier said then done. I know this is the most stressful thing we are going through. Embrace your loved ones and make wonderful memories together and have alot of happy times the cherish. that will help alot. Always remember You are a very brave and strong woman. We don't give up easy. You will have your good days and bad. Start you a personal diary, this helps alot. Be careful in the sun. You will do fine, just go in with your positve additude. Blessed Be

Deborah Spencer said:

Thanks so much for your quick response Lee. Yes as women I think we are all very strong. Thnaks for the prayers & good wishes. My biggest concern at this moment is the chemo. Getting through it with all the different side effects. I like to know what to expect, thus I have read & read & read some more. Just trying to figure how to keep working full time, take care of my 16yr old son 12 year old son, and still try to not overwhelm my fiance.

Did you go through chemo? If so how were your side effects. My treatments are scheduled to be every 2 weeks starting June 29th (same day kids go to summer camp).

On the other note, thanks for the dr recommendation. I live in NJ & am very happy so far with how my treatment is going. Have a team of doctors. If I ever get to New Orleans area I will let you know. I want to take the kids their for Marti Gra at least once....we will see. Thanks again.

Lee Blackwell said:
Hello deborah, Let me start by saying "ALWAYS HAVE HOPE AND FAITH". I completely understand how you feel and what you are going through. It is a long hard road but we are Strong Women and we don't give up easily. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will do the best I can to answer. I know a great doctor in New Orleans. Women from all over go to him. Wish I had of known of him before my first surgery. I will be praying for you and your family. email me anytime, it helps to have someone to talk to bout all this. Blessed Be

Deborah Spencer said:
Good afternoon Lee. I am very new to this breast cancer sight. I was diagnosed april 25th & lumpectomy may 25th, my chemo starts june 29th.... Any time you want to talk just shoot me any email.. It is very hard to handle this emotionally, financially, & physically....Only thing that keeps me strong is HOPE!!! Stay positive.....

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Permalink Reply by Victoria Tashman on June 16, 2010 at 9:34pm

I'm going to step in here cuz I love what Lee said about "always have hope and faith." That's SO true! Deb (if I can call you that, I have a sister named Deborah), you WILL get through this! When I was going through my treatment, my daughter was almost 14 and my son was 10. I'm glad your boys will be at summer camp which will give you a little rest during your chemo. Which chemo are you doing? I did CMF so I didn't lose my hair completely, although it thinned out a lot. I also went to the acupuncturist after each chemo session which I think helped with my nausea. I still felt it, but never threw up. I also have a good friend who put together a "dinner tree" for me so my family had meals the day of and 2 days after my chemo treatment. That was a big help. I hope these suggestions help. I'll be thinking of you on June 29th!

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Permalink Reply by Tammy Gorichky on June 26, 2010 at 12:59pm

Hii..I am 10 days post op for double mastec and started reconstruc with my mastec, its pretty rough but glad I did it this way. No radiation or chemo..nodes were clear. thank god...just trying to crawl my way back to normal..what is that anyway?haha Still have all my sutures and drains...hopefully next week can get rid of those...I am weak and tired but there are so many more in much worse shape than I..so I am here..if anyone wants to rant, whine, moan or just share. KEEP YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR NO MATTER WHAT!
Faith,Fight,Inspire. luv Tammy

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Permalink Reply by Tammy Gorichky on June 26, 2010 at 1:05pm

Bless all of you going thru extended treatment..I almost feel guilty for just having to go thru the surgery...tho its bad enough..my thoughts and prayers to all who are battling...remember to fight like GIRLS!!!! we are strong...the strongest on earth. one day at a time. tg

Lee Blackwell said:

Hey, No I didn't have to take chemo, Thank God. I have taken care of people that was receiving chemo. Fatigue, vomiting, Hot flashes, not wanting to eat, do try to and drink plenty of fluid when you can. Try to rest and have kids and fiance help when they can. I have had my patients do relaxation methods. Getting stressed out won't help. Easier said then done. I know this is the most stressful thing we are going through. Embrace your loved ones and make wonderful memories together and have alot of happy times the cherish. that will help alot. Always remember You are a very brave and strong woman. We don't give up easy. You will have your good days and bad. Start you a personal diary, this helps alot. Be careful in the sun. You will do fine, just go in with your positve additude. Blessed Be

Deborah Spencer said:
Thanks so much for your quick response Lee. Yes as women I think we are all very strong. Thnaks for the prayers & good wishes. My biggest concern at this moment is the chemo. Getting through it with all the different side effects. I like to know what to expect, thus I have read & read & read some more. Just trying to figure how to keep working full time, take care of my 16yr old son 12 year old son, and still try to not overwhelm my fiance.

Did you go through chemo? If so how were your side effects. My treatments are scheduled to be every 2 weeks starting June 29th (same day kids go to summer camp).

On the other note, thanks for the dr recommendation. I live in NJ & am very happy so far with how my treatment is going. Have a team of doctors. If I ever get to New Orleans area I will let you know. I want to take the kids their for Marti Gra at least once....we will see. Thanks again.

Lee Blackwell said:
Hello deborah, Let me start by saying "ALWAYS HAVE HOPE AND FAITH". I completely understand how you feel and what you are going through. It is a long hard road but we are Strong Women and we don't give up easily. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I will do the best I can to answer. I know a great doctor in New Orleans. Women from all over go to him. Wish I had of known of him before my first surgery. I will be praying for you and your family. email me anytime, it helps to have someone to talk to bout all this. Blessed Be

Deborah Spencer said:
Good afternoon Lee. I am very new to this breast cancer sight. I was diagnosed april 25th & lumpectomy may 25th, my chemo starts june 29th.... Any time you want to talk just shoot me any email.. It is very hard to handle this emotionally, financially, & physically....Only thing that keeps me strong is HOPE!!! Stay positive.....

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Grey on November 8, 2010 at 11:57am

Hi, Lee and others:
Just joined the site, so your message was a while ago now. I know how you feel about 3 -year recon...I just finished my last procedure...and it was awful.

I hope you're doing great now.
Lisa

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Permalink Reply by Beverly Rahme on May 18, 2011 at 9:19am

Hello Lee,

I am just now getting in the swing of things on this site. I have never gotten any replies either and thought it just might be that I wasn't familiar with the site yet.

I hope someone has contacted you since you posted, if not let me know, I will check back with you. I am a breast cancer survivor twice since 2006 and would be willing to share my story.

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