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8 months ago
Yesterday my wife and I sat in an exam room as the doctor informed my wife she has breast cancer. I helplessly watched the person I love my than myself break down and cry. I was helpless. Her mother and sisters have all had fibrous tissue issues so that was what she expected this to be.

While we sat there stunned, the doctor proceeded to tell us what our options are. A lumpectomy followed by 6 weeks of radiation or mastectomy and who knows if she would need radiation after that.

As time went by she was able to compose herself. When all the extra tests were done we went and got a cup of coffee and talked. One of the things I mentioned was that we did not have to use that doctor and that hospital. I recommended that she look at the other facilities in the area to see if she feels more comfortable elsewhere.

I am not posting here to ask for sympathy. We think we caught it in the early. The doctor won't know for sure it this is Stage 1 cancer until she is doing the surgery. They have to examine the lymph nodes in the area before they can make a determination.

My point today is to remind everyone to speak with the families. I realize every single woman over the age of 18 knows they need to self examine. I am here to emphasis how important it is. Yesterday my wife kept telling me she feels fine. She has no symptoms. My reply was that is a good thing. If she had symptoms she would probably be in Stage 3 or 4.

Before going to bed last night I look and the Cancer Society says a woman has a 13% chance of getting breast cancer in her lifetime. The odds are in favor of the vast majority. It is very treatable. Last week I read that the success rate in Stage 1 is 99%.

For years I have been an advocate of breast cancer awareness. I've made donations. I've gone on fundraiser walks. I even have a pink t-shirt in one of my drawers. My wife has a pink Packers cap when Deanna Favre was diagnosed with cancer.

My request today is to emphasis how important early detection is. People know they should floss but don't always do it. People know they shouldn't smoke but still do. People know they should do a lot of things but it isn't always convenient. Ask them to examine on a regular basis anyway.



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Zero2Cool
8 months ago
Damn, that is scary stuff. I hope she pulls through 100%. 😢
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8 months ago
I was just thinking we met at a college mixer/hay ride 46 years ago this Sunday. She threw hay in my face. The only reply I could come up with was, "HEY!" (I know it wasn't very original but I was an 18 year old kid.) and threw some back at her.
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8 months ago
Originally Posted by: wpr 

I was just thinking we met at a college mixer/hay ride 46 years ago this Sunday. She threw hay in my face. The only reply I could come up with was, "HEY!" (I know it wasn't very original but I was an 18 year old kid.) and threw some back at her.



I aspire to one day become such a smooth operator. Prayers, and I intend to bridge this subject with my wife.
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damn skippy I'm an owner. I currently own a full .000018 % of the Packers


Cheesey
8 months ago
Wayne.....i am sorry to hear about this. Cancer is such a scary thing. My prayers are with you.
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8 months ago
Dear WPR,

I am so sorry for you with this news. Hang in there, if they found it early, the odds are very strong for recovery.

Prayers are with you

MC
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8 months ago
Prayers are sent your way. I certainly hope that everything is okay.
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8 months ago
We loved the fact that OUR game was a breast cancer awareness game. She bought a new cap. The Packers gave us awareness rally towels.

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8 months ago
I was kind of annoyed they kept saying "Hispanic Month". We don't need a month for every ethnicity, especially overtaking Breast Cancer Awareness month. The "pink-out" has been nice to see.

It's always been my motto!!!
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7 months ago
Her treatment was changed. The oncologist discussed it with the surgeon and recommended a new course of action. Yesterday was an MRI, the removal of some of her lymph nodes and insertion of a port. Next week we begin chemo treatments. Six of them over 18 weeks. When finished the tumor will have (hopefully) shrunk. That's when they will do surgery and remove the tumor. Radiation will follow if needed.

Right now we are waiting for the pathology report on the lymph nodes to see if the cancer had spread or not. Also checking out wigs. I told her to go redhead.
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Cheesey
7 months ago
Wayne, stay strong my friend. She will need you now more than ever.
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7 months ago
Originally Posted by: Cheesey 

Wayne, stay strong my friend. She will need you now more than ever.



Thanks. Just giving everyone an update
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7 months ago
My prayers are with you and your wife.

Having had lots of friends and family with cancer, I have to confess I have never understood why they don't cut a tumor out first, then do the chemo. The way they always seem to do it now makes no sense to me.

I am sure there are excellent reasons, but to me it is counter intuitive.

I hope all goes week for your wife.
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7 months ago
Originally Posted by: Martha Careful 

My prayers are with you and your wife.

Having had lots of friends and family with cancer, I have to confess I have never understood why they don't cut a tumor out first, then do the chemo. The way they always seem to do it now makes no sense to me.

I am sure there are excellent reasons, but to me it is counter intuitive.

I hope all goes week for your wife.



I thought the same thing as the oncologist was telling us this. He said they have better results this way so I didn't argue it. My guess is they shrink the tumor. They kill off the few cells that are in the lymph nodes in the process. Otherwise they stand a chance to grow.
Don't quote me it's just a guess.
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7 months ago
Chemo was 6 hours long. They didn't allow me to sit with her during the treatment.
COVID!!! might get you.
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7 months ago
Originally Posted by: wpr 

Chemo was 6 hours long. They didn't allow me to sit with her during the treatment.
COVID!!! might get you.



Geez....that sounds crazy to me. You are with her all the time.
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7 months ago
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Chemo was 6 hours long. They didn't allow me to sit with her during the treatment. COVID!!! might get you.


As if you don't spend any time with her now!!! The Medical establishment continues to suffer from Mass Formation Psychosis...sad.

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7 months ago
Originally Posted by: Martha Careful 

As if you don't spend any time with her now!!! The Medical establishment continues to suffer from Mass Formation Psychosis...sad.



So true. When I was in my 30's-40's (and probably early 50's I didn't mind some time away. (Disclaimer- we worked in the office we owned together for most of our 30's and 40's.)
Now I want to spend as much of the day with her as I can. Even before THE diagnosis. For the past 4 years she has been driving to Michigan on Wed and returning Fri evening while preforming her Grammie duties watching our grandson (now sons). On Sat she would be so worn out she would spend most of the day resting. Sun was a heavy dose of church related activities so we really only had Mon-Tue. Work and my other commitments would eat into those nights as well.
Now I get to be with her So much more.

The Rn had to come out to the waiting room and chase me off before I would leave for lunch. I didn't pack as well as I should have. I thought it was only going to be 3 hours. A couple of protein drinks along with a baggie of Cheerios. A bottle of water and some gum. I thought I was set. Next time I will pack some granola bars. Peanut butter crackers. Along with some other munchies and I won't be run off so easily.
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2 months ago
It's been awhile since I updated anyone. 
My wife went through her first round of chemo treatments. She had surgery to remove the tumor. We've had follow ups with both the surgeon and today, the oncologist. At today's session he told her that chemo killed 90% of the cancer cells. Twice they checked nymph nodes. 3 with the original exploratory and another two with the lumpectomy. All were clean.
Next up is another series of chemo treatments. She is HER2 positive so the protocol is more chemo. 14 more sessions. That will take us through December. The good part is it is only one chemo bag instead of 3. Might not need the additional infusions such as the anti-nausea med. This type of chemo isn't the kind that makes her hair fall out so hopefully it will grow back soon. She is looking forward to that. 
She also starts radiation treatments in a few weeks.  5 days a week for 4 or 5 weeks. The radiation doesn't last long. About 15 minutes but the whole process is around an hour.
We are both very happy this evening. We keep on marching along.
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2 months ago
She's been a real trooper. I am so proud of her.
Giving up watching our grandsons was the hardest part. The little boy turned one a couple of months into the process. He doesn't remember her as well as big brother does. We were there for Christmas. When she went to get him up, he cried because she didn't look right. It took a while for him to warm up. I was playing "airplane" with him and dropped him in her lap. She started playing one of their games and singing to him and it all came back.
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2 months ago
Originally Posted by: wpr 

She's been a real trooper. I am so proud of her.
Giving up watching our grandsons was the hardest part. The little boy turned one a couple of months into the process. He doesn't remember her as well as big brother does. We were there for Christmas. When she went to get him up, he cried because she didn't look right. It took a while for him to warm up. I was playing "airplane" with him and dropped him in her lap. She started playing one of their games and singing to him and it all came back.




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2 months ago
That is great news..thanks for sharing
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2 months ago
Originally Posted by: Martha Careful 

That is great news..thanks for sharing


I don't want to be too personal but I hope you are truly Martha Careful.  As I hope everyone is.
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2 months ago
Originally Posted by: wpr 

It's been awhile since I updated anyone. 
My wife went through her first round of chemo treatments. She had surgery to remove the tumor. We've had follow ups with both the surgeon and today, the oncologist. At today's session he told her that chemo killed 90% of the cancer cells. Twice they checked nymph nodes. 3 with the original exploratory and another two with the lumpectomy. All were clean.
Next up is another series of chemo treatments. She is HER2 positive so the protocol is more chemo. 14 more sessions. That will take us through December. The good part is it is only one chemo bag instead of 3. Might not need the additional infusions such as the anti-nausea med. This type of chemo isn't the kind that makes her hair fall out so hopefully it will grow back soon. She is looking forward to that. 
She also starts radiation treatments in a few weeks.  5 days a week for 4 or 5 weeks. The radiation doesn't last long. About 15 minutes but the whole process is around an hour.
We are both very happy this evening. We keep on marching along.



I'm looking forward to her full recovery. Nothing short of that is allowed. Or your membership fees will be doubled! 

Seriously though, she's on my mind and I truly hope this is just a bump in her long, very long journey of life. Sorry I haven't been more active in this topic. I'm kind of a coward when it comes to these things. 
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2 months ago
Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

I'm looking forward to her full recovery. Nothing short of that is allowed. Or your membership fees will be doubled! 

Seriously though, she's on my mind and I truly hope this is just a bump in her long, very long journey of life. Sorry I haven't been more active in this topic. I'm kind of a coward when it comes to these things. 


Thank you.
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