tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457925939652856715.post4352153910719841651..comments2023-10-03T12:12:15.790-05:00Comments on Erika's Miracle Journey: Disappointed...Erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08515546833172495309noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457925939652856715.post-28987005620370039582010-02-09T19:37:55.881-06:002010-02-09T19:37:55.881-06:00I so understand where you're coming from when ...I so understand where you're coming from when it comes to people's attempts at humor. It gets old pretty quick. People were always saying to me that they'd finally have a reason to get that boob job. It's just not funny sometimes. <br><br>I've just recently become aware of your journey through a friend of mine from high school / Facebook (Sandy Smith Hayden). I myself have survived breast cancer twice now. I never had the genetic testing so I do not know if I have BRAC-1 or BRAC_2. I was stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma HER2 positive estrogen negative. I originally had breast segmentectomy with axillary dissection followed by 8 chemo treatments & radiation. The cancer recurred two years later after the birth of my daughter. I then had a mastectomy followed by a year of Herceptin chemotherapy. That was in 2005 & so far so good. I would sorta like to know about the genetics but I'm unsure what I would do with this information. <br><br>I elected not to have reconstuction as I was sick of surgery from ports, etc. I'm truly sorry that you're unable to have the reconstruction that you really wanted. Thankfully there are other options available. I'll be checking your progress & saying some prayers for you. I can't say I know exactly what you're going through. Every case is different. But I have walked in your shoes to some extent. Hang in there!Doreena Worthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457925939652856715.post-1427241623566692212010-02-09T20:27:29.600-06:002010-02-09T20:27:29.600-06:00I'm so sorry that you won't be able to hav...I'm so sorry that you won't be able to have the reconstruction you had hoped for. Sometimes, it feels as though once you have cancer...it's just one blow after another. <br>I just recently read where they can also use part of a muscle in the back to do the same thing that the abdominal muscle does...is that a possibility at all?<br>I wish there was something I could say that would make you feel better. But, I usually end up putting my foot in my mouth!<br>Hang in there. I'm standing with you!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08703752271069054710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457925939652856715.post-23927281333056817182010-02-10T00:04:41.997-06:002010-02-10T00:04:41.997-06:00Sorry Erika, thats a bummer, know I am out here pr...Sorry Erika, thats a bummer, know I am out here praying for you! Keep us posted....margieMes for Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09478658888767100310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457925939652856715.post-46959413149613800462010-02-10T14:20:57.021-06:002010-02-10T14:20:57.021-06:00Who cares what anyone else thinks about your boobi...Who cares what anyone else thinks about your boobies! There yours not theirs! No matter what happens (reconstruction or not) you will be able to walk proud b/c you'll know what you've overcome. Don't worry about what everyone else thinks b/c more than likely your going to be the only one worried about your boobies. I know I haven't endured your struggle but I take it from a girl who pretty much has no boobies (or ever has even while pregnant!) and the ocd to worry about it also, you just have to love you and not care what others think. Good luck girl! I'm praying for you!Krystal L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457925939652856715.post-25328627694156287552010-02-10T14:26:42.023-06:002010-02-10T14:26:42.023-06:00Oh that sucks! I am so sorry that it didn't t...Oh that sucks! I am so sorry that it didn't turn out how you wanted. <br>I myself haven't had breast cancer but I saw my mom and MIL battle it and everything after the cancer was gone. I totally get that you are disappointed. You have every right to feel like that!<br><br>I hope that you start getting some better news soon.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12863975769664722020noreply@blogger.com