Had one last meeting with surgeon this morning. Thursday is the big day. We really like this surgeon. Pretty much all she does is breast surgery and she knows her stuff. Then went to the boutique that specializes in women who have had breast surgery and got Linda measured for a bra with a prosthesis. She's starting to be a little more upbeat about it but still cries when discussing it with any one. I just remind her that after thursday she will be cancer free and that's what really matters. That and "yes I will still love you without your breast". That one's a little tough for her to get past because as an RN she's seen too many men just get freaked out and refuse to even touch their wives after this surgery. I hope I'm stronger than that.
David R. 65 yr old male non-smoker, light drinker, stage 3 or 4, depending on which doc you ask, scc rt. tonsil, 2 nodes, 7 weeks radiation and chemo. No surgery. Teatment ended 3/20/08. PET scan 8/08 showed no cancer. And now, as of oct, 2010, caregiver to wife, Linda, with breast cancer. May, 2013, Linda diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Enuf already.