just diagnosed - Cancer: Breast Message Board

gibsonman · 07-24-2007, 09:20 PM

My wife was diagnosed with bc in May 07 we went to UCLA for a second opinion, and are fortunate that the Revlon Breast Center at UCLA in rated #1 on the west Coast and # 8 in the US. Our Doctor re read the Biopsy that was done in our local town and the margins were clear the tumor was about .7-.9 cm. My wife had a sentinal node biopsy done on Frinday and we are waiting the results. The surgeon is one of the top in her field. Our original surgeon wanted a partial or total masectomy. At UCLA we had an MRI, Ultrasound and a couple of high res mamograms done. And if the biopsy comes back normal then a few radiation therapies and were done.....Its so important if possible to go to a world class treatment center......I really feel empathty for those who can't go to a real treatment center, or those who have no insurance. Cancer is ugly, I also lost my Mon when I was eight to cancer..........

cjammom · 07-25-2007, 05:27 PM

Hi Gibson, yes your wife is indeed lucky to have been able to have been seen by the top in the field!
I had bc 4yrs ago, opted for a mast and 8rounds of chemo. I have not had any recurrance since my original diagnosis. I too hate cancer.., but have learned that I can live with it! I love my hubby and my kids...I will do everything I have to do to stay around with them..I believe that after treatment, exercise and good nutrition have played a big part in my health, and keeping the cancer away..encourage your wife to eat well, and especially to get some type of exercise regularly!!
I am sorry that your lost your Mom, and you were just a young boy, that must have been very hard for you.
Best wishes to you and your wife,
Peace, in your heart and mind!,
hugs,
cj.

gibsonman · 07-29-2007, 10:34 PM

the biopsy came back clear...praise God...now we are going to develope the radiation plan by the complete oncology team and genetist......

cjammom · 08-05-2007, 10:49 PM

Wishing you and your wife all the best!
God Bless you both,
hugs,
cj.