Fun you say?! This is just an appointment to see the doctor, he looks to see if your TUSH is still there!
Then I get scheduled for the real appointment. You remember it I am sure. This a.m. after my walk and
breakfast..Bill and I went on our trek to two doctors to sign releases so they can look at my MRI and PET SCAN..and anything else they might want to see. Things are going well. You have to do alot of stuff before you see the two different Oncologists..Poor things will have so much to read. OK! I am off to the other side of
town again today for the appointment..www.women70andover.com check it out, if you have not seen it. It
took me two years to get it done. Hugs, Phyllis
This Blog is for Women 70 and Over. What parts of your lives do you think of at a red light? How are you coping with this part of your life? No books to tell you how to get from one square to another? Lets go! Write! Time waits for no One!
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) so far this is what I know
nvasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
Invasive lobular carcinoma develops in the milk-producing glands (lobules)of the breast. ILC has the ability to spread to other parts of the body, (most commonly bone, brain, liver, and lungs) either through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system. ILC usually presents as an abnormal feeling breast (most often a thickening) and not as a hard mass that can be felt. ILC is less likely to show up on a mammogram.
Invasive lobular carcinoma develops in the milk-producing glands (lobules)of the breast. ILC has the ability to spread to other parts of the body, (most commonly bone, brain, liver, and lungs) either through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system. ILC usually presents as an abnormal feeling breast (most often a thickening) and not as a hard mass that can be felt. ILC is less likely to show up on a mammogram.
Women over the age of 40 have an increased risk of developing invasive lobular carcinoma, with most cases occurring in women between the ages 45-56. Does this mean I am younger than 78? Ha! Ha! This is from the Internet..and is the
type of cancer I have. Pet Scan...when read by my Onocolgist (2) will interrup the scans and tests and treatment will be presented to me. 
Normal breast with lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) in an enlarged cross–section of the lobule.
This is not my breast..my lobular runs across the top where you see the yellow color.
It started with the pink area..that rose to the top! Of course we must go to medical
school to interpret all of this..till then we have this simulated photo.Hugs ..Phyllis
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Happy like my Birthday! Instead= This is PET SCAN DAY!
My PET SCAN IS AT 10:45 A.M today. This is a two 1/2 hour thingy and they can tell if the CANCER has
invaded any of the other organs. You have a IV and it puts some kind of dye used as a marker. I am so
excited about this = to think when I shower..I have all this stuff behind my skin..really working like a dog, so
I can go for my 4 mile walk each a.m. This is better than going to see what's wrong with your car. To be able
to know how my "beat..beat..beat.." works..And! there was a song when I was a kid..The knee bone is connected to the thy bone, ect. They are so kind in the department of nuclear medicine. It makes you want
to stay still..and do not move from the left to the right.
Gee, it is only 4:45 a.m. I have walked this early before, but now as I age..I try hard to wait till 6 a.m. to show my self I am
more mature and thoughtful of my self ! Haaaaaaaaaaaaa! Do you believe that? Well I will linger in the
shower till the water gets cold..that will take up some time..and read the NYT.com on line..that will do it!
Hugs..and more..till the next time..Phyllis
invaded any of the other organs. You have a IV and it puts some kind of dye used as a marker. I am so
excited about this = to think when I shower..I have all this stuff behind my skin..really working like a dog, so
I can go for my 4 mile walk each a.m. This is better than going to see what's wrong with your car. To be able
to know how my "beat..beat..beat.." works..And! there was a song when I was a kid..The knee bone is connected to the thy bone, ect. They are so kind in the department of nuclear medicine. It makes you want
to stay still..and do not move from the left to the right.
Gee, it is only 4:45 a.m. I have walked this early before, but now as I age..I try hard to wait till 6 a.m. to show my self I am
more mature and thoughtful of my self ! Haaaaaaaaaaaaa! Do you believe that? Well I will linger in the
shower till the water gets cold..that will take up some time..and read the NYT.com on line..that will do it!
Hugs..and more..till the next time..Phyllis
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Onward! Bill's doctor appointment went well!
Doctors are skilled! One of our skin doctors..Meg is her name did wonders with Bill. She took off about five
biopsy's and is sending them to the lab. That takes about two weeks to get back. He has had this done so many times
before. All I can say is thank heaven he is still here.
We then schlepped to doctor's offices to make a colostomy appointment and an upper G.I. appointments.
First you have to have an appointment with the doctor, then they schedule you.
If anyone out there wants to go in my place..I'll sign you up! That is all in place. The doctor's have done
a great job of making this team work and schedule. We are getting there..Hugs..Phyllis
biopsy's and is sending them to the lab. That takes about two weeks to get back. He has had this done so many times
before. All I can say is thank heaven he is still here.
We then schlepped to doctor's offices to make a colostomy appointment and an upper G.I. appointments.
First you have to have an appointment with the doctor, then they schedule you.
If anyone out there wants to go in my place..I'll sign you up! That is all in place. The doctor's have done
a great job of making this team work and schedule. We are getting there..Hugs..Phyllis
I am so excited! I could jump off this page! Look!!
This is great! The appointment lady called and I am in with my Radiation Oncologist March 13/ Medical Oncologist March 16 and my Surgeon March 22, 2012. They will soon have all the biopsy data to draw from to put
my plan into focus.. This takes a load off .. I am excited. A Plan! A Plan! I could sing it to the
sound of music and a TEAM.
Today we only have one doctor's appointment for Bill to have some more Cancer taken off his face and
where ever else they can find it. Remember he was a Sailboat man for forty years and a redhead, put that
together and you get skin cancer. He has had it for years and for years he is such a good patiet, they burn
it off and he does not flinch. What a man! What a guy! I love him..
Thats all for this moment, thanks for hanging here with me. You all are the greatest! Hugs and more, Phyllis
my plan into focus.. This takes a load off .. I am excited. A Plan! A Plan! I could sing it to the
sound of music and a TEAM.
Today we only have one doctor's appointment for Bill to have some more Cancer taken off his face and
where ever else they can find it. Remember he was a Sailboat man for forty years and a redhead, put that
together and you get skin cancer. He has had it for years and for years he is such a good patiet, they burn
it off and he does not flinch. What a man! What a guy! I love him..
Thats all for this moment, thanks for hanging here with me. You all are the greatest! Hugs and more, Phyllis
Monday, March 5, 2012
My Demon the MRI machine! I beat it!
The first of my tests was today...MRI. The doctor gave me two Valiums . One to take the night before and the other to take two hours before the test. I had called the MRI people two days before and asked if I could come over and see the machine. I did and they were so nice to me I quickly felt better. Since I have claustrophobia
I was able to feel comfortable when I positioned myself as directed with my boobs each going through these
large holes and my face going through a face opening looking at the floor. My arms at the side of my head. The nurse told me if I moved I would have to come back another day and start all over. That made me stay real still and not think of the itch on my nose. The forty minutes went pretty fast..And! for me there is nothing like beating one of my Demons. Bill made me Chicken Marsala with fresh mushrooms and mashed potatoes and mixed
veggies. It was quite good. He has not come to terms with me being a vegetarian. Chicken Marsela is his
favorite. That's the least I can do for him. He was sweet to fix dinner and do a clean up. Onward, the next test is a Pet Scan and that will be Wednesday..Hugs to all for all..good night, I hope. Phyllis
I was able to feel comfortable when I positioned myself as directed with my boobs each going through these
large holes and my face going through a face opening looking at the floor. My arms at the side of my head. The nurse told me if I moved I would have to come back another day and start all over. That made me stay real still and not think of the itch on my nose. The forty minutes went pretty fast..And! for me there is nothing like beating one of my Demons. Bill made me Chicken Marsala with fresh mushrooms and mashed potatoes and mixed
veggies. It was quite good. He has not come to terms with me being a vegetarian. Chicken Marsela is his
favorite. That's the least I can do for him. He was sweet to fix dinner and do a clean up. Onward, the next test is a Pet Scan and that will be Wednesday..Hugs to all for all..good night, I hope. Phyllis
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Real life gets in the way!
February 28, 2012..Just came back from the doctor, as he had the results of my mammogram on
February 23, 2012. The results to date are I do have a large mass in my left breast, which is cancer. They took
a very advanced biopsies in the office, which were sent off to the lab. We will get the results by Monday. (ha!
nothing happens on Monday's or Fridays!) I have appointments for a Pet scan and MRI next week. I now have
a Doctor Team and they will meet to make their plan according to the findings. I will meet with the Dr. of
Radiology Oncology and my Dr. of Oncology. This will be next week..I am most positive and look forward to going onward. Bill is taking this well and in good spirits. Do remember as I always have..from me to you, Real life gets in the way! Check out my new web site: www.women70andover.com and please follow and most of all add to my blog..hey?! What's happening in your life? Get your mammogram today! Hugs, Phyllis www.women70andover.com
February 23, 2012. The results to date are I do have a large mass in my left breast, which is cancer. They took
a very advanced biopsies in the office, which were sent off to the lab. We will get the results by Monday. (ha!
nothing happens on Monday's or Fridays!) I have appointments for a Pet scan and MRI next week. I now have
a Doctor Team and they will meet to make their plan according to the findings. I will meet with the Dr. of
Radiology Oncology and my Dr. of Oncology. This will be next week..I am most positive and look forward to going onward. Bill is taking this well and in good spirits. Do remember as I always have..from me to you, Real life gets in the way! Check out my new web site: www.women70andover.com and please follow and most of all add to my blog..hey?! What's happening in your life? Get your mammogram today! Hugs, Phyllis www.women70andover.com
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