Hi Everyone,
Sorry it's taken me so long to post, but I've been waiting for some information from Kimmy. She did have her oncologist appointment today and after talking with my sister, I think it was a waste of her time, my mom's time and left Kimmy confused, having more questions than answers and NO decision on what she was going to do. My opinion? This wasn't a very productive meeting and all I can say is that I'm glad it was my mom that was there instead of me...
The oncologist told Kimmy that he wanted her to do the neoadjuvent treatment first. It would be approximately four treatments, one every two weeks and each treatment would be 3 hours. But he thought that if the tumors shrunk they could then do a lumpectomy. OR if the tumors shrunk then nothing else would be needed, no lumpectomy, no mastectomy, nada. He said if the cancer came back then he would do the mastectomy. (REALLY?!?)
Obviously, Kimmy was just a tad bit upset, so once they got home she called her General Surgeon (GS) just to get their voicemail letting callers know that they were off today due to training. All Kimmy could do was leave a message (and as Kimmy said, she tried to sound as destitute as possible so the GS would call her back)... and the long afternoon wait began.
The GS did call Kimmy back (late in the day) and she said that the GS made her feel so much better that a decision was finally made. The GS did agree with the oncologist on the neoadjuvent treatment being the first course of action. There will be a few other treatments that Kimmy will need prior to the surgery so she is looking at 4-5 months before her mastectomy.
Bottom line... the chemo treatments could start as early as next week!
I just want to drive out to Goodyear, meet her General Surgeon, give her a HUUUUUGE hug and THANK her for making my sister feel so much better. I feel like we have been collectively holding our breath the last few weeks... it's good to finally breathe again.
Now the real work begins... especially for my sister. I wish I lived out there so I could hold her hand every step of the way. The one thing I do know is my sister is one tough cookie and can handle whatever is thrown her way, especially now that she has new PINK Doc Marten's my Tante Karolina sent her from Kentucky. I know she'll kick the shit out of this disease with those boots. Now to get her a pink wig to go with the Doc Marten's. :)
Keep her in your thoughts and prayers and we'll continue to post updates on how she's doing.
Sorry it's taken me so long to post, but I've been waiting for some information from Kimmy. She did have her oncologist appointment today and after talking with my sister, I think it was a waste of her time, my mom's time and left Kimmy confused, having more questions than answers and NO decision on what she was going to do. My opinion? This wasn't a very productive meeting and all I can say is that I'm glad it was my mom that was there instead of me...
The oncologist told Kimmy that he wanted her to do the neoadjuvent treatment first. It would be approximately four treatments, one every two weeks and each treatment would be 3 hours. But he thought that if the tumors shrunk they could then do a lumpectomy. OR if the tumors shrunk then nothing else would be needed, no lumpectomy, no mastectomy, nada. He said if the cancer came back then he would do the mastectomy. (REALLY?!?)
Obviously, Kimmy was just a tad bit upset, so once they got home she called her General Surgeon (GS) just to get their voicemail letting callers know that they were off today due to training. All Kimmy could do was leave a message (and as Kimmy said, she tried to sound as destitute as possible so the GS would call her back)... and the long afternoon wait began.
The GS did call Kimmy back (late in the day) and she said that the GS made her feel so much better that a decision was finally made. The GS did agree with the oncologist on the neoadjuvent treatment being the first course of action. There will be a few other treatments that Kimmy will need prior to the surgery so she is looking at 4-5 months before her mastectomy.
Bottom line... the chemo treatments could start as early as next week!
I just want to drive out to Goodyear, meet her General Surgeon, give her a HUUUUUGE hug and THANK her for making my sister feel so much better. I feel like we have been collectively holding our breath the last few weeks... it's good to finally breathe again.
Now the real work begins... especially for my sister. I wish I lived out there so I could hold her hand every step of the way. The one thing I do know is my sister is one tough cookie and can handle whatever is thrown her way, especially now that she has new PINK Doc Marten's my Tante Karolina sent her from Kentucky. I know she'll kick the shit out of this disease with those boots. Now to get her a pink wig to go with the Doc Marten's. :)
Keep her in your thoughts and prayers and we'll continue to post updates on how she's doing.
Thanks for your continued support. We truly appreciate all the kind words.
Erika
Thanks for the update. I can also finally breathe. Kimmy just call when you need my. I'll sit there and hold your hand. First I have to find a pink pair of shoes.
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Thank you Erika! I also felt my chest ease after reading your posting! I wish we all could be there and surround her with our love and support instead of doing it long-distance. I have total faith in Kimmy's "kick---ss" attitude (especially while wearing her "kick---ss" pink boots)!
ReplyDeleteKimmy your in the hearts, mind and prayers of Kentucky, and also our Florida and Pennsylvania friends.
Kentucky
Kimmy, I've never met you but have only heard very positive things about you from Erika. You have a fight ahead of you, but at least you know you have a good chance to beat this. You're young and strong and your family seems up to any challenge. My daily prayers are with you. Best from N.Y., De
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