I am thrilled to say that the 3 "biggie" tests are done. I had the MRI, PET/CT and genetics blood work all done between yesterday and today. I am hoping to have the results of the first two by tomorrow. Then 2 - 3 weeks for the genetics to see if I am BRCA positive. Who knows, the MRI and/or PET/CT scan may help me with my decisions.
I promise to keep my tens of readers updated as the news comes in. LOL
Maureen
p.s. I love posting pictures of the kids. I am shamelessly proud....they are both so beautiful inside and out. I have to explain the picture of the two of them. We were going out front to wrestle. Oscar got them both dressed as WWF wrestlers (???) which included a bonnet for Angelica. Very funny!
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Hey Scrabble queen! I am so glad the biggie tests are over. Call us after Michelle leaves. We look forward to 'the plan' and seeing how we can help. Of course, Craig signed up for playing sports with Oscar and taking him to his games...go figure.
Maureen,
Hi girl! Brenda called me last week and told me what was going on. Tom sent me a link to your blog. Bless them both. I am so sorry you are going through this, but your attitude is kick-ass supurb!! First off, like everyone, I'd love to help. I will do so. Beyond my own initiative, call me if there is a need and I can fill it. 214-641-7328.
I guess you know that my husband Lewis just had a stem cell transplant. He was diagnosed with amyloidosis in July and it has been a ride. He is home now, in remission and recovering. I can appreciate the total immersion in the process, the need for help and the importance of friends.
BTW, the photos of your children are adorable! So much has changed since we last communicated!
Love you!!
Marsha
I forgot to mention that is the most PRECIOUS picture of Angelica and it should be submitted to a photography contest. She looks so joyous and at peace in the water.
Glad the tests are complete and now more details will come...stay up and know you will face it all day by day and make the right choices for you and your family.I want to share with you that many girls-women I have talked with, visited with etc. have felt bad about crying or being angry at times.......I always had issue with not wanting to be that "happy cancer" patient b/c its just not real...positive attitude and peace are key, but to truly be there I think you have to cry....my thing is I get in the bath tub and go under the water and kick and scream...well, once I kicked and screamed in my bedroom with my parents present and my son was out of town...that was actually the night I found out for certain I had breast cancer...my poor parents you know they just want it to be them and not you ,and then I acted out so badly......you know ,they just got right in there with me....just let yourself feel I know you have your beautiful kiddos to think about...that is why I found my bath tub anger to be benefical...it did not scare my little fella!!
Your children are BEAUTIFUL, and I love to see and posts pixs too...so keep it coming it is one of the best Mommy past times!!
Fists up...never give up!! JoAnna
Maureen...you are a fighter! You will beat this, I have no doubt. I am lifting you up in my prayers on a daily basis. In a few weeks, I am going to bring the Houck boys down and pick up your precious babies for the afternoon. Beware though...Oscar and Angelica will never be the same after that :-)
Everyone wants to help. Please don't hesitate to take advantage of that.
Also...I am addicted to your blog!!
Love you,
Janet
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