Archive for December 2011

The more doctors I meet with, the more confused I get. There are just so many variables to consider…  My relationship with the doctor, the reputation of the facility, the different treatment recommendations, access to cutting edge treatments, logistics and timing…  How do i prioritize? I went into my meeting in Columbus settled and sure…

I’ve been avoiding reading anything about stage IV metastatic breast cancer for fear of what I’ll see.  But in preparation for my appointment in Columbus tomorrow I felt the need to do a little research…  So online I went… The good thing is that when you have late stage cancer a million more treatment options…

Reality is sinking in…  I have Stage IV cancer. It doesn’t matter that i’m only 37 years old.  Or that I have a 2 year old daughter and husband who need me.  Or that I was just reaching the prime of my life – Finally ready to pursue my career as a social worker, filling…

So i met with my oncologist today and it appears my diagnosis has changed. To be honest, i’m a little confused about the whole situation.  What started out as simple, easy, curable, Stage IIB breast cancer only a month ago, now appears to be possibly Stage IV metastatic breast cancer!!??!!  It seems the PET scan…