Re: Update on my cancer therapy

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Sounds great, Rogene.

Be very wary of follow-up medication. I had stage II cancer, avoided

all that follow-up stuff, 16 years now a survivor.

Lynda

At 05:28 PM 3/15/2006, you wrote:

>I've been waiting for God to show me a direction . . .

>Night before last, the radiation therapy doctor who

>was recommended by my surgeon called and told me he

>wouldn't do whole breast radiation on me because I had

>an occurance of scleroderma when I had implants (it's

>gone now) . . . but he would want my old records,

>evaluation by other docs. They won't do whole breast

>radiation on people with an autoimmune disease. -

>THAT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

>

>Yesterday I went to University of Arkansas Medical

>Science. What a difference in the way one is treated

>(vs. Hot Springs) . . . The first doc, a surgeon,

>qualified me for Mammosite therapy, explained it, and

>inserted a balloon and catheter - then sent me to the

>cancer center where they did a CT scan to confirm the

>ballon was properly placed for Mammosite therapy. . .

>I qualified by 1.1 centimeter! . . . If it's too close

>to the skin, they can't do it.

>

>With Mammosite, a radioactive material is placed in

>the ballon for ten minutes, then removed. The

>treatment is repeated twice a day for five days. The

>amount of radiation and tissue damage is minimal,

>especially compared to whole breast radiation. It has

>a five year history that's looking good.

>

>I had my first two treatments to day. No pain, no

>sensation at all. Just a long day. I got up at 4:30

>this morning . . . got home at four this afternoon.

>Hubby would be happy to get a room in Little Rock and

>stay for a week . .. but I'd rather sleep in my own

>bed!

>

>I'll see an oncologist Tuesday about follow up

>medication . . . I'm having some doubts about that,

>but I want to know more!

>

>All in all, I'm doing great! . . . Thanks for all your

>prayers,

>

>God Bless,

>

>Rogene

>

>

>

>

>Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given

>by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

>licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

>mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own

>decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a

>better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954,

>Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

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Dear Rogene, I'm hoping you'll find your way and trust God will be there to help you along the right path. It seems as though you have chosen a good one so far and that all the good doctors will help you along. I am happy to hear your husband is by your side. Take strength in each other and follow each others advice. Remember you both have to be strong for each other. It is a give and take. There is nothing better than ones own bed but if it shortens your duration with radiation, it may be something to consider. Stress can take a toll and travel is hard at times too. You are a strong woman and keep that in mind, I will pray that all good things will come to you as you need them and know you will do well with wellness in mind. You have been one of my advocates in this even though you may never have known it.Rogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: I've been waiting for God to show me a direction . . .Night before last, the radiation therapy doctor whowas recommended by my surgeon called and told me hewouldn't do whole breast radiation on me because I hadan occurance of scleroderma when I had implants (it'sgone now) . . . but he would want my old records,evaluation by other docs. They won't do whole breastradiation on people with an autoimmune disease. -THAT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!Yesterday I went to University of Arkansas MedicalScience. What a difference in the way one is treated(vs. Hot Springs) . . . The first doc, a surgeon,qualified me for Mammosite therapy, explained it, andinserted a balloon and catheter - then sent me to thecancer center where they did a CT scan to confirm theballon was properly placed for Mammosite therapy. . .I qualified by 1.1 centimeter! . . . If it's too closeto the skin, they can't do

it.With Mammosite, a radioactive material is placed inthe ballon for ten minutes, then removed. Thetreatment is repeated twice a day for five days. Theamount of radiation and tissue damage is minimal,especially compared to whole breast radiation. It hasa five year history that's looking good.I had my first two treatments to day. No pain, nosensation at all. Just a long day. I got up at 4:30this morning . . . got home at four this afternoon.Hubby would be happy to get a room in Little Rock andstay for a week . .. but I'd rather sleep in my ownbed! I'll see an oncologist Tuesday about follow upmedication . . . I'm having some doubts about that,but I want to know more!All in all, I'm doing great! . . . Thanks for all yourprayers,God Bless,Rogene

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Hi Rogene,

Glad you're doing well, and that they're taking precautions because

of your past with immune illness. Glad to know they take that into

consideration.

I went to see a doctor today (seems like between that and physical

therapy for my neck/shoulder, it's how I spend alot of my time these

days!). She said her mother had saline implants and also had immune

illness. She said she never knew her mother had implants until she

was an adult, when her mother started having alot of tests done

because she was ill, and one of the reports said " implants in place "

or something like that. She never made the connection between her

mother's health problems and her implants until today, when she saw

me.

Sis

> >I've been waiting for God to show me a direction . . .

> >Night before last, the radiation therapy doctor who

> >was recommended by my surgeon called and told me he

> >wouldn't do whole breast radiation on me because I had

> >an occurance of scleroderma when I had implants (it's

> >gone now) . . . but he would want my old records,

> >evaluation by other docs. They won't do whole breast

> >radiation on people with an autoimmune disease. -

> >THAT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

> >

> >Yesterday I went to University of Arkansas Medical

> >Science. What a difference in the way one is treated

> >(vs. Hot Springs) . . . The first doc, a surgeon,

> >qualified me for Mammosite therapy, explained it, and

> >inserted a balloon and catheter - then sent me to the

> >cancer center where they did a CT scan to confirm the

> >ballon was properly placed for Mammosite therapy. . .

> >I qualified by 1.1 centimeter! . . . If it's too close

> >to the skin, they can't do it.

> >

> >With Mammosite, a radioactive material is placed in

> >the ballon for ten minutes, then removed. The

> >treatment is repeated twice a day for five days. The

> >amount of radiation and tissue damage is minimal,

> >especially compared to whole breast radiation. It has

> >a five year history that's looking good.

> >

> >I had my first two treatments to day. No pain, no

> >sensation at all. Just a long day. I got up at 4:30

> >this morning . . . got home at four this afternoon.

> >Hubby would be happy to get a room in Little Rock and

> >stay for a week . .. but I'd rather sleep in my own

> >bed!

> >

> >I'll see an oncologist Tuesday about follow up

> >medication . . . I'm having some doubts about that,

> >but I want to know more!

> >

> >All in all, I'm doing great! . . . Thanks for all your

> >prayers,

> >

> >God Bless,

> >

> >Rogene

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice

given

> >by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

> >licensed health care professional before commencing any medical

treatment.

> >

> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

> >mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own

> >decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a

> >better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner

(1954,

> >Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

> >

> >See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

>

><http://.shutterfly.com/action/>http://.sh

utterfly.com/action/

> >

> >

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rogene

I am glad to hear that you have started your treatments. I think

once a decision is made,it is best to act on it before it starts to

stress you out. I am sure you will make the right decision about

the medication too. I am glad that you are not feeling any side

effects from your treatments. Please make sure to get plenty of

rest. I am thinking of you!

Hugs,Kathy

>

> I've been waiting for God to show me a direction . . .

> Night before last, the radiation therapy doctor who

> was recommended by my surgeon called and told me he

> wouldn't do whole breast radiation on me because I had

> an occurance of scleroderma when I had implants (it's

> gone now) . . . but he would want my old records,

> evaluation by other docs. They won't do whole breast

> radiation on people with an autoimmune disease. -

> THAT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

>

> Yesterday I went to University of Arkansas Medical

> Science. What a difference in the way one is treated

> (vs. Hot Springs) . . . The first doc, a surgeon,

> qualified me for Mammosite therapy, explained it, and

> inserted a balloon and catheter - then sent me to the

> cancer center where they did a CT scan to confirm the

> ballon was properly placed for Mammosite therapy. . .

> I qualified by 1.1 centimeter! . . . If it's too close

> to the skin, they can't do it.

>

> With Mammosite, a radioactive material is placed in

> the ballon for ten minutes, then removed. The

> treatment is repeated twice a day for five days. The

> amount of radiation and tissue damage is minimal,

> especially compared to whole breast radiation. It has

> a five year history that's looking good.

>

> I had my first two treatments to day. No pain, no

> sensation at all. Just a long day. I got up at 4:30

> this morning . . . got home at four this afternoon.

> Hubby would be happy to get a room in Little Rock and

> stay for a week . .. but I'd rather sleep in my own

> bed!

>

> I'll see an oncologist Tuesday about follow up

> medication . . . I'm having some doubts about that,

> but I want to know more!

>

> All in all, I'm doing great! . . . Thanks for all your

> prayers,

>

> God Bless,

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

Sounds like a very careful and well thought out treatment for you

Rogene.

Much love and many prayers ...

Ilena

www.BreastImplantAwareness.org

[Guest guest]

I'll be wishing you well also. Do you juice any? This is probably a good time to get extra nutrients into your body although I know you know what is good for you. mikat828 <mikat828@...> wrote:rogeneI am glad to hear that you have started your treatments. I think once a decision is made,it is best to act on it before it starts to stress you out. I am sure you will make the right decision about the medication too. I am glad that you are not feeling any side effects from your treatments. Please make sure to get plenty of rest. I am thinking of you!Hugs,Kathy>> I've been waiting for God to show me a direction . . .> Night before last, the radiation therapy doctor who> was recommended by my surgeon called and told me he> wouldn't do

whole breast radiation on me because I had> an occurance of scleroderma when I had implants (it's> gone now) . . . but he would want my old records,> evaluation by other docs. They won't do whole breast> radiation on people with an autoimmune disease. -> THAT'S IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!> > Yesterday I went to University of Arkansas Medical> Science. What a difference in the way one is treated> (vs. Hot Springs) . . . The first doc, a surgeon,> qualified me for Mammosite therapy, explained it, and> inserted a balloon and catheter - then sent me to the> cancer center where they did a CT scan to confirm the> ballon was properly placed for Mammosite therapy. . .> I qualified by 1.1 centimeter! . . . If it's too close> to the skin, they can't do it.> > With Mammosite, a radioactive material is placed in> the ballon for ten minutes, then removed. The> treatment

is repeated twice a day for five days. The> amount of radiation and tissue damage is minimal,> especially compared to whole breast radiation. It has> a five year history that's looking good.> > I had my first two treatments to day. No pain, no> sensation at all. Just a long day. I got up at 4:30> this morning . . . got home at four this afternoon.> Hubby would be happy to get a room in Little Rock and> stay for a week . .. but I'd rather sleep in my own> bed! > > I'll see an oncologist Tuesday about follow up> medication . . . I'm having some doubts about that,> but I want to know more!> > All in all, I'm doing great! . . . Thanks for all your> prayers,> > God Bless,> > Rogene>

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Oh Lea,

Please don't YOU stress over me! . . . I KNOW I'm

going to be fine! Hopefully there will be a lot of

good that comes out of this . . . like you getting

checked out!

I hope your doctors will decide you're well enough to

remove your capsules! . . . They only interfere with

breast exams, and show false positives - not to

mention the toxic garbage they contain!

I'm not blaming the breast cancer on my implants. My

feeling is that it came out of the stress I was under

while having dental procedures and surgery last August

through December. That was an awful time! . . . This

really isn't bad by comparison!

Love,

Rogene

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Dear Rogene,

I hope everything goes really well for you, I am praying for you every step of the way.

Love Sue

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Sorry to hear. Go and rest up. Thought and prayers for you.Rogene S <saxony01@...> wrote: Thanks - - No, I've never tried juicing . . . I've thought aboutit, but that's as far as I get. At this minute, I'm really tired - not thinking muchat all!Hugs,Rogene

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