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PennyK

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Thu Mar 10, 2016, 05:47 PM Mar 2016

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I'm still having trouble accepting my diagnosis.
I've been told I'll need radiation and chemo and probably, surgery (it's my breast). I honestly know so little about cancer that it all sounds so confusing.
My whole family is in New York and I live in Florida. Tonight I have to call and talk to my sister. Just dreading making her sad. She'll help me work out how to let our mother and my daughters know. I honestly hate having to do that to the people I love. My husband is wonderful, though, and he's the most supportive and helpful anyone can be.

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New member of the club here [View all] PennyK Mar 2016 OP
Hi, PennyK. Your post... YvonneCa Mar 2016 #1
Welcome to the club nobody wants to join. Knowledge conquers fear, so ask questions. alfredo Mar 2016 #2
Thanks so much PennyK Mar 2016 #3
Distraction is always good... YvonneCa Mar 2016 #4
My iPad and iTunes give me a great distraction. It's like meditating alfredo Apr 2016 #61
Nuttin wrong with a touch of gluttony, you're entitled. alfredo Mar 2016 #13
Total mess with co-ordinating tests and doctor visits PennyK Mar 2016 #5
as soon as the process starts the doctors see you as a person olddots Mar 2016 #6
They were angels, one and all, even the doc that gave me a biopsy. alfredo Aug 2017 #108
The waiting is really tough. I agree... YvonneCa Mar 2016 #7
Hi Penny.....I am just starting this strange journey too. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2016 #98
Welcome; you're in a good place Tab Mar 2016 #8
Thank you PennyK Mar 2016 #9
You're off to a good start Tab Mar 2016 #10
I do appreciate it so much. PennyK Mar 2016 #11
Even annoying distractions.. YvonneCa Mar 2016 #12
Lots of progress today PennyK Mar 2016 #14
Small steps PennyK Mar 2016 #15
I think you are doing a great job... YvonneCa Mar 2016 #16
More progress PennyK Mar 2016 #17
Very nervous! PennyK Mar 2016 #18
Well, THAT was uncomfortable. PennyK Mar 2016 #19
I'm sorry you have to join but I'm glad you found the group. Solly Mack Mar 2016 #20
I met my Chemo doctor today PennyK Mar 2016 #21
Well, that's that. PennyK Mar 2016 #22
I don't know what HER-2 is Tab Mar 2016 #23
The drug is called Herceptin. Apparently a wonder drug shrike Mar 2016 #26
It's a specific type (or cause) of breast cancer. PennyK Mar 2016 #24
You may have already discovered it, but check out Breastcancer.org shrike Mar 2016 #25
Thanks PennyK Mar 2016 #27
Sounds like a good plan shrike Mar 2016 #28
So today I had the PET scan. PennyK Mar 2016 #29
The nerves started up big-time PennyK Mar 2016 #30
I'm sure the results are considered Tab Mar 2016 #31
I phrased that incorrectly PennyK Mar 2016 #32
So far I haven't lost much on my head, mostly my beard. They say it will grow back, but different. alfredo Apr 2016 #48
Whew! PennyK Mar 2016 #33
Had my mini surgery today PennyK Mar 2016 #34
Morphine has a bad side effect, so have the stool softer at the ready. alfredo Apr 2016 #49
Number 3 today PennyK May 2016 #72
Tonight's the night PennyK Mar 2016 #35
Has anyone here used Emend? PennyK Apr 2016 #36
I bought some hair today! PennyK Apr 2016 #37
I need good thoughts PennyK Apr 2016 #38
Thoughts. Good. Tab Apr 2016 #39
You will learn how strong you are. alfredo Apr 2016 #40
Yes, thanks! PennyK Apr 2016 #41
Today I go back to the surgeon PennyK Apr 2016 #42
I'm Stage 1!!!!!!!! PennyK Apr 2016 #43
No congrats to me? PennyK Apr 2016 #44
Congrats! elleng Apr 2016 #45
That is wonderful news! Solly Mack Apr 2016 #46
Thanks, elleng and Solly Mack! PennyK Apr 2016 #47
OK, daughter totally understood PennyK Apr 2016 #50
My entire digestive system is messed up PennyK Apr 2016 #51
Metal mouth PennyK Apr 2016 #52
M------- f------! PennyK Apr 2016 #53
Been there - done that Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #54
I had a fun surprise last night PennyK Apr 2016 #55
And today the hair loss started PennyK Apr 2016 #56
I think it's time to shave my head... PennyK Apr 2016 #57
May I make a suggestion? Four years ago I was treated for Stage 1 estrogen- Nay Apr 2016 #58
Good plan, Nay PennyK Apr 2016 #59
Got my hair cut off PennyK Apr 2016 #60
Chemo Number 2 today PennyK Apr 2016 #62
Number 2 went fine PennyK Apr 2016 #63
T-i-r-e-d PennyK Apr 2016 #64
I had my first issue with insurance PennyK Apr 2016 #65
Going in to the doctor today PennyK May 2016 #66
Wow...today I had the worst discomfort PennyK May 2016 #67
So let me ask PennyK May 2016 #68
Feeling better! PennyK May 2016 #69
Yeppers, still feeling good... PennyK May 2016 #70
Chemo number three is coming up! PennyK May 2016 #71
Chemo 3 yesterday PennyK May 2016 #73
Tired! PennyK May 2016 #74
So, I've been getting free samples of Varubi PennyK May 2016 #75
Back to feeling good again! PennyK May 2016 #76
Just had my fourth chemo PennyK Jun 2016 #77
Chicken Soup PennyK Jun 2016 #78
Enjoying these few good days 'til my next chemo PennyK Jun 2016 #79
5th Chemo: not as bad as I expected PennyK Jul 2016 #80
I spoke too soon! PennyK Jul 2016 #81
I have a fever PennyK Jul 2016 #82
Update PennyK Jul 2016 #83
Congratulations! - you've made it through the worst. usrbs Jul 2016 #84
Thanks for reading PennyK Jul 2016 #85
I am SO dumb PennyK Jul 2016 #86
I think I'm finally doing better PennyK Jul 2016 #87
Bon Appetit! usrbs Jul 2016 #88
Thank you! PennyK Aug 2016 #89
Slow recovery from my chemo PennyK Aug 2016 #90
Hang in there usrbs Aug 2016 #91
Okay, the Pina Colada was NOT a great idea... PennyK Aug 2016 #92
One-month checkup tomorrow PennyK Aug 2016 #93
Seems as if they always want blood! Best of luck today :) nt slipslidingaway Aug 2016 #94
Went well PennyK Aug 2016 #95
Thanks for the report and happy to hear things on balance went well ... slipslidingaway Aug 2016 #96
AND a new symptom appears! PennyK Aug 2016 #97
OK, that must have been panic. PennyK Aug 2016 #99
New problem diagnosed PennyK Aug 2016 #100
I went to the store again PennyK Aug 2016 #101
Still have some of those shoulder pads in a bottom drawer ... slipslidingaway Aug 2016 #102
Isn't it wonderful to be able to taste food? alfredo Aug 2017 #105
Excellent progress! PennyK Aug 2017 #106
Thanks. I had to win the mind game. alfredo Aug 2017 #107
Post removed Post removed Jun 2017 #103
Sore loser? PennyK Jun 2017 #104
Sleeping and barfing, sleeping and barfing ... fun alfredo Aug 2017 #109
Even though I'm still dealing with aftereffects... PennyK Aug 2017 #110
Think of it as going to the Marquis de Sade day spa. alfredo Aug 2017 #111
Perfect. PennyK Aug 2017 #112
Since starting Synthroid, I have become Mr. Clean. alfredo Aug 2017 #113
Daughter knows me by now, hehe PennyK Aug 2017 #114
I've been wanting to try that, but now it seems I have an aversion to potatoes. alfredo Aug 2017 #115
I did well today!!! PennyK Aug 2017 #116
Little victories is all we need. alfredo Aug 2017 #117
Today I have a bit of pain PennyK Aug 2017 #118
Pain is good, it lets you know you are alive. alfredo Aug 2017 #119
I think I'm doing well these days PennyK Aug 2017 #120
Well, I'm going to a new doctor today PennyK Aug 2017 #121
Anxiety came back PennyK Aug 2017 #122
Guess I'll post here PennyK Sep 2017 #123
OK today, so far PennyK Sep 2017 #124
Well well PennyK Sep 2017 #125
I seem to be doing better! PennyK Oct 2017 #126
Venturing out PennyK Oct 2017 #127
I went for a haircut and style today PennyK Oct 2017 #128
Breast biopsy tomorrow PennyK Oct 2017 #129
Change in plan PennyK Oct 2017 #130
Surgery scheduled PennyK Nov 2017 #131
I did my pre-op stuff today PennyK Nov 2017 #132
I had my biopsy today PennyK Nov 2017 #133
No cancer! PennyK Nov 2017 #134
Another milestone (silly but fun) PennyK Nov 2017 #135
Am I done???? PennyK Dec 2017 #136
What a wonderful way to step into the New Year :) moonscape Dec 2017 #137
Hair! PennyK Jan 2018 #138
Well, I did an oopsy PennyK Jan 2018 #139
Got my replacement hairpiece PennyK Feb 2018 #140
And the adventures continue! Ms. Toad Feb 2018 #141
I'm hooked now on the fake hair PennyK Feb 2018 #142
I saw my doctor about reconstruction...finally PennyK Apr 2018 #143
I'm finally traveling for a family visit PennyK May 2018 #144
Hair issues (guys, feel free to ignore) PennyK May 2018 #145
This fun never ends! PennyK Sep 2018 #146
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