Tuesday, August 9, 2011

93. dusty

wow. my blog is becoming like an old book on the shelf. it's been almost 2 months since i've been here. of course, i will give you the same excuse...and it is a legit one...nursing school takes up all my time.

i am currently nearing the end of semester 2...that means i am pretty much half way through the course. finals start this week and run into next week. then 2.5 blissful weeks off. i so need it. i would like to enjoy the summer before it disappears and the snow makes its appearance again.

i don't have classes tomorrow, but tomorrow is the day i meet with the new genetics counselor which will hopefully be able to determine which route i should take in regards to surveillance now that my breasts...are gone! i have read different opinions. i'm just not sure what to do. i don't think i should be doing nothing at all because as we all know, there is always residual breast tissue after mastectomy. i still have my lymph nodes...and breast cancer could still start in the arm pits, etc cuz there is tissue there too.

i will let you know how it goes. it may be a few days. hopefully i remember to post in the flurry of studying and trying to maintain my honor roll status when writing my exams. it sure is stressful. semester 2 was harder than semester 1.

if you are reading this and it is subsequently 1 month since i have posted, please send me a message.

apologies to my blogging community/brca sistas! i have no idea what is going on in your lives right now. i miss you. i hope to get caught up and connect with you over my mini summer break. you gals are in the back of my mind. i know you were rooting for me to get to this point, and yes my life has gone on. i hope not to forget about this blog though. it's just on slow motion right now while i am in school.

lots of love...and if you are someone who has just come across my page and are looking for support, please message me because i do make it a priority to help out our community:)

oh...and just found this cool link that sums up PBM nicely:
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/preventive-mastectomy

3 comments:

  1. Yours was the first blog I found as I started my search for information and experience with PBM. Thank you so much for sharing. It really has made difference in coming to terms with the situation. Also inspired me to start a blog which I welcome you to read (though I really do know how busy school can be so no hard feelings if you don't have time!) http://brcaandme.blogspot.com. thanks again!

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  2. I hope you are enjoying your break! How did your meeting with the counselor go?
    Good luck with nursing school!

    Take care,
    Katie

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  3. hiya! We're all waiting for an update :-) You asked for a reminder after your last post, and here it is.. Hope all is well with you.

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