surfwid's Cancer Blog

June 3, 2008

Friend Newly Diagnosed

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I just found out a friend of mine has been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. From what I understand, she’s just has withdrawn completely. I also found out SHE DOES NOT HAVE A COMPUTER. I am going to offer her my old laptop that just lives in a closet in my classroom. If she agrees to take it, I am going to her house to set it up and will put THIS SITE on first! She needs friends out there!

Posted on June 3, 2008 at 6:27:45 AM by Louisa ( Friend Newly Diagnosed, 1 comment)

Hi, This is the first time I have seen your blog.
I hope you are doing well. I am so sorry about your friend. How is she doing now?
My love, thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Hugs,
Joyce In NC

Posted on October 23, 2008 at 9:56:43 PM by joyce

May 29, 2008

Today's Sugery

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At the end of a long day of teaching, I headed over for my squamous surgery. (The day was especially long because my back is so tight and sore from all of the sutures still in the melanoma incision.)

I was especially nervous today because, while showering last night, I discovered a small lump/bump in my groin area. I ran for the mirror and, sure enough, there was something strange “down there.” I had my husband take a look, just to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. There was a very distinct, palpable, deep purple little mass. Holy shit! I immedidately thought that it was another melanoma. I was petrified.

Dr Jay checked me as soon as she walked into the room. She could see I was totally freaked about it. All is well. There is definitely something there, but it’s a benign cyst and she said not to worry at all. I was so relieved.

The surgery on my right calf was quick. The squamous was still “in situ” so she did not have to go deep. The one on my neck was very invasive. She had to go quite deep to get it all. The path report will let us know if she was successful. I have a nice row of sutures and look a bit like Frankenstein right now.

I’m off to watch The Lakers destroy San Antonio!

Posted on May 29, 2008 at 7:21:38 PM by Louisa ( Today's Sugery, 1 comment)

I was just looking on the members list and found that you are not to far from where my daughter lives, she is in Lakewood CA.

I know you have been here for a while, so I wanted to jump in and say hi!

Posted on November 30, 2008 at 12:11:28 AM by karlak

May 28, 2008

All Clear!!!

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I just returned from The John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica. After waiting in one of those little exams rooms for THREE HOURS, Dr Essner came in with a smile. My nodes are clear and I am cancer free! I have to return every six months for a chest x-ray and blookwork, but I am officially cancer free.

This whole ride has been so fast. I will keep in touch via this blog. In the short time I have been a member, I have felt such a part of an incredible supportive community. I won’t forget any of you. Thank all for caring.

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 4:25:45 PM by Louisa ( All Clear!!!, 2 comments)

That’s fantastic news! Hope you have some plans to celebrate a little, and will keep in touch.

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 6:39:39 PM by survivingbeautiful

Congrats Louisa! Time to celebrate.

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 8:09:35 PM by jill