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AliMama · Last edited by AliMama on November 29 2014, 11:38 PM; edited 2 times in total

My younger sister, who is 35, was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had a biopsy and MRI, and we are waiting on the appointment with the surgeon to find out if it has spread and what the treatment will be. We have a strong family history of breast cancer, but we are hopeful that it was caught early and has not spread yet.

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-2009

TracyR · Posted: September 17 2014, 3:48 AM Post subject:

I'm so sorry to read this. It must be such a difficult time for your whole family, I cannot even imagine. Praying with you and sending over hugs from across the ocean.

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LinMac · Posted: September 17 2014, 7:51 AM Post subject:

Marese

I'm saddened to read this! Its a bit of a roller coaster in the beginning but once she gets her treatment plan things seem to get better from then on in.
I think the plan gives some kind of certainty in a chaotic few weeks.

My twin sister Louise was diagnosed four years ago with breast cancer! It was a massive shock for her! Her plan consisted of chemo, surgery ( full mastectomy), radio therapy and depression as a result of all she went through!
Friday last I went with her to see a reconstruction surgeon...All going well she will reconstruct next May!

It's a long worrying time but your sister will get through it! Its good that she has you to help her.
What is your sisters name? My sister and I will pray for your sister, that she gets the strength needed for the plan and the recovery!

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Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 16 ), Robert (Aged 10 - DS)

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mary c · Posted: September 17 2014, 1:41 PM Post subject:

I will pray for your sister (and you).

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Mary
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Rachel3 · Posted: September 17 2014, 1:45 PM Post subject:

This horrible disease runs in our family too. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sister. I believe the treatment is good, if that's any consolation. Let us know how things go, and take care.

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Rachel
Mum to Thomas 05, Luke 07, Jacob DS 09. Married to Stephen.

AliMama · Posted: September 17 2014, 5:05 PM Post subject:

Linda, her name is Jeana, and incidentally, she is a Benedictine nun. She lives in another state, but has a good support system there.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, everyone.

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-2009

Tigger · Posted: September 18 2014, 5:51 AM Post subject:

I am praying for her. it is a terrible thing this disease. I know altogether too much about it. Feel free to message me and if she wants to she can contact me. If you message me on the forum I will give you my email address.xxx

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Karyn
Mum to Nikki (Jul 89), Stefanie (Sep 96), Joel [June 98] and Talitha (DS) (Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March

"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14

seansmom · Posted: September 18 2014, 5:48 PM Post subject:

Sending hugs and prayers... so sorry anyone has to go through this.

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Kellie, mom to Sean 13 yrs with DS and Carly 16 yrs

beckysmum · Posted: September 19 2014, 12:58 AM Post subject:

Positive thoughts & healing prayers for your sister, so sorry to read this Maresa (((hugs)))

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Claire & Chris, Mum and Dad to Bethany 05/03/1998 Calum 03/09/2004 Rebekah DS 13/01/2011

Javismama · Posted: September 25 2014, 8:49 PM Post subject:

I am so sorry to read this Maresa, I am praying for you and your sister

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Cathy - mama to Javi born 2/12 with a little something extra!!

lespring · Posted: September 26 2014, 7:40 AM Post subject:

So sorry to hear this. Do you know what type she has? I have Invasive ductal cancer that was caught before it reached my lymph nodes. I finished chemo in July and just had a bilateral mastectomy 2 weeks ago.

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~Leah~

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And don't forget to visit MINE!
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mom to Rob 29, Noah 27, Tyler 26, Bryon 26, Angela 19 (DS), Axel 14 (DS, adopted from Serbia 12/2012, AAI w/fusion) Asher 10 (DS adopted from Serbia 12/2011, AAI non-fusion), Abel 12 (DS adopted from Serbia 4/2013) Audrey 10 (DS, adopted from Serbia 3/2014) Do you think our next is a boy or girl?

AliMama · Posted: September 26 2014, 8:29 PM Post subject:

Leah, I know it's ductal, and it hasn't yet spread to her lymph nodes, but that's about all I know about the type. She has elected to have a lumpectomy followed by 6 wks of radiation 5 days a week.

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-2009

lespring · Posted: September 26 2014, 11:10 PM Post subject:

Yes, that is the usual course of treatment. That's what I was supposed to have, until my oncotype came back showing my risk of recurrence being too high for me to be comfortable without being more aggressive with treatment. Many prayers for your sister!

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~Leah~

My mom's blog
http://gardenofeagan.blogspot.com/

And don't forget to visit MINE!
http://itsmylifemom.blogspot.com/

mom to Rob 29, Noah 27, Tyler 26, Bryon 26, Angela 19 (DS), Axel 14 (DS, adopted from Serbia 12/2012, AAI w/fusion) Asher 10 (DS adopted from Serbia 12/2011, AAI non-fusion), Abel 12 (DS adopted from Serbia 4/2013) Audrey 10 (DS, adopted from Serbia 3/2014) Do you think our next is a boy or girl?

AliMama · Posted: November 29 2014, 11:37 PM Post subject:

UPDATE on my sister Jeana: After getting two different results on her biopsies (pre- and post-surgical), one said the cells were cancerous, and the other said they were precancerous. They sent the results to Mayo Clinic for analysis, and the results came back as precancerous, not cancer! This means that she will not need to take radiation after all, but instead just be monitored every 6 months or so. This was great news! Thanks for the prayers everyone--

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Maresa,
Mom to Alisa (10-29-2008) DS, complete AV canal repair on 3-6-2009

TracyR · Posted: November 30 2014, 8:21 AM Post subject:

What awesome news!! Thank you for sharing!

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Everything is for the best!

Javismama · Posted: November 30 2014, 9:46 AM Post subject:

That's so great to hear!!! Thank you for the update

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Cathy - mama to Javi born 2/12 with a little something extra!!

LinMac · Posted: December 01 2014, 9:11 AM Post subject:

UNBELIEVABLE NEWS! What a weight off all your minds!
So happy for Jeana!

I love your new siggy picture!
You're girl is getting bigger and more grown up!

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Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 16 ), Robert (Aged 10 - DS)

First Communion Day

Rachel3 · Posted: December 03 2014, 4:42 PM Post subject:

Great news - and a lovely new photo of Ali!

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Rachel
Mum to Thomas 05, Luke 07, Jacob DS 09. Married to Stephen.