For those who don't go into the Lounge very often:

[Bunny]

One of our own, cally, is requesting some comfort:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x3831954

[Eloriel]

1. Yes, please go

She has just found out she has breast cancer.

[Bunny]

2. Thanks for checking in on that thread, Eloriel.

This must be so shocking, especially with her husband away.

[cally]

3. Thanks both of you

I did just talk to my husband. Both daughters got home also so I'm doing much better. I very much appreciate the wonderful support. I was devastated but I'm feeling stronger with the hugs from DU and my family.

:loveya: :grouphug:

[Bunny]

4. Oh thank goodness your family is with you.

That must help. :hug: again!

[Ripley]

7. Cally, I remember when you posted here about your biopsy...

If I recall, you said if it turned out to be BC, it was the early stages. I think your chances of recovering fast are Great! My cousin is a BC survivor (went through treatment when she was about 40, had a double mastectomy (one breast was okay,but she made the decision to remove it) and she is now in her 50's and as active as ever. She just got back from hiking in Vietnam of all places!

Take care and I hope your treatments go well! :)

[Heddi]

5. Oh, Cally, I'm so terribly sorry

I worked for a while at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle--they're world class when it comes to not only cancer treatment, but research as well. The study I was working on was to try to create a blood test that could detect breast & ovarian cancer through blood test, like they can with prostate cancer.

Last year, my mom thought she had ovarian cancer. Here are some questions you need to ask your doctor if they ask you to have surgery:

1) When the surgery is done, will staging be done while you are in the OR?

2) Will there be an oncologist surgeon on hand when staging is done to make sure that they not only get the cancer, but a margin of 'safe' tissue that surrounds it?

God..that's all I can think of. I gave my mom a list of about 25 questions to ask her Doctor.

I'm really, really really really sorry you're having to go through this. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers--both you and your family. Please keep us updated on your progress.

Oh--and I second what the other posters in your lounge thread said--get as many second opinions as you can. And don't just have your new doctor look at the biopsy/mammogram reports--have them DO a new biopsy/mammogram themselves. I know it's uncomfortable for you, but slides and such get mislabled and misread all the time.

You're in my thoughts, hon. Honestly.

:hugs:

heather

[BlueIris]

6. Major hugs for cally.

Best of luck dealing with everything you will be dealing with all too soon. We're here for you.