Geri Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Decided a new thread was needed here as the other one was getting really long with all your wonderful good wishes. I saw the surgeon today and the radiologist read my MRI (had new one last Monday) and found that there is another lump. He insisted on doing another ultrasound right then (bless his heart!) and then assured me that in his humble opinion he feels it's benign, at the same time he arranged for another biopsy tomorrow "to make sure I'm right" and then only because cancer has already been diagnosed. The most news worthy bit of all this that I'm planning to take part in a research study that will take place along with the standard tx of lumpectomy and radiation. This will be cyroabalation to freeze the tumor and hopefully boost the imune system against any future breast cancer cells (in theory it sounds almost like a vacination). While this is very early days for this research in women it has proven effective in mice - don't know if I want to follow a mouse but what the hell, if it doesn't help me it may help future bc survivorship if not cancer in general and the risks seem fairly small compared with the possible gain. So, that's where I stand right now. There's still much more clear in my ribbon than pink and, if I may, I'd rather stay here than go pink.......you guys know me too well and I don't want to start from scratch breaking in another group to my weird sense of humor. I promise I won't keep writing about the pink cancer, clear is what we're here for so assume that as long as I'm posting I'm still on the green side of the sod.....don't worry I'm not going to let the pink one take me, that would just pis_ me off big time! Thanks again for caring Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Pink or clear color, we are here for you Geri! Please keep us informed on your pink journey as we want to know. And best of luck on the research study! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Oh, Geri, wear 'em both, just wear the pink one on your flippin' bra! Wishing the very best for you as you walk a path of needles and tests. It'll all work out in the end. xxoo, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Geri, Will pray that it works for you as well as it did for the mice. Do you get a free pass to Disneyland with that? Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Yes, Geri, you stay right here with your clear AND your pink ribbons. Heck, may as well add Richards's blue in there too. BUT just be sure you stay put! I will say CRAP to the news of yesterday about another lump. I'm sure glad you're at a great place for dx and tx...............no messing around! The clinical trial sound interesting in spite of the mice thing ! I'll be sending you some new house vibes as you check out Boston this weekend. Make sure there's a nice guest room......ya never know just WHO might show us for a visit!!!!! Good thoughts, positive vibes, and lots of caring from here, Geri. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 May you be that Mouse that ROARED! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Geri, I am thankful that you seemingly have an early diagnosis, and thankful to you for participating in a trial with your treatment. Good luck. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Geri, I am lovin' your sense of humor through all of this. My prayers continue for you. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 This is your home, Geri. You're with family and we wouldn't dream of letting you leave us. We need you more than the pink people do. Good luck with the treatment and a sincere thanks for participating in the trial. Keep us posted. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Both pins!! Although I am partial to my clear one. They can cut my boobie off, but the lung is INSIDE me. keep smiling through gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 (((Geri))), what wonderful strength you have! you are a shining example for all of us. My prayers for all the best for you. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Geri--Glad to hear you have a solid game plan and a great positive attitude. I know you can do it! Pink or clear I'm with you. Prayers for nothing but the best my friend. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 We won't hold the pink against you...once you go clear...you're...I don't know can't think of anything witty. Mom was a pink ribboner for 10 years. It's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Geri, clear o pink you are a fantastic person!!!!!You are very brrave to. Million of prayers. For the mice to hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Crossing my fingers for you Geri! I think it is great that you are helping to pioneer new research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 You gotta stick around totell me how the research goes. How about a Clear ribbon with a pink edge. Just a thought. My Lung Cancer ribbons on my car are purple. From LCSC too. Oh and don't think of it as being a mouse. What you are doing is being a pioneer like Lewis and Clark. Prayers and Big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I'm betting that the doctor wouldn't have said he thought that new lump was benign, if he wasn't almost positive it was! They're usually too careful to do or say anything they aren't "sure" of! And as far as the "mouse medicine" goes, who cares if you grow whiskers, crave cheese, and have a lot of cats suddenly attracted to you??? As long as you get better, that's all that matters! You have a terrific sense of humor and outlook on things. Thank you for that! It helps me cope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 Hi, I just got home from my biopsy and it appears it went well, I should have the results tomorrow. I also signed up for the research program and know a little more about it. The cyroabalation is currently used on benign tumors and is therefore not the risky procedure that we thought it could be. This is a new twist with the mouse thingy and as long as the biopsy on my cancer is not hormone related (they will now do that biopsy instead of waiting for the surgery) I will have my booby frozen next Wednesday (it sounded a bit like flash freezing a steak!) then have blood draws every week to check my imune system and an MRI the day before my surgery, which is now scheduled for June 14th. The dr and research assistant were almost as excited as Clarence Birdeye must have been when he froze the first lot of food!!!! Must go, have to change my ice pack......I'm practicing . Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Brrrrrrrr....made me feel chilly just reading about the procedure! Please know I'm saying prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Ice, Mice, Pink, Clear, Booby, Dooby, what ever! If you have to follow in a mouses foot steps, then by all means make it Minnie! She's been around for a VERY LONG TIME! If you have to pick a color, go with your mood that day or the weather. If your feeling Blue that day, then wear a blue ribbon. If it's cloudy outside then wear a clear ribbon, if it's snowing or raining wear a pink ribbon. If it's Dark outside then wear a Yellow wrist band. Maybe make it a MOOD THING, or a WEATHER THING, what ever works! Your options are endless. Clear, Red, White, Pink, Yellow,Blue, Green, Support 'em all! That way you have them all covered, and some! What the heck be colorful! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 I am glad all went well today and I will pray for good news tomorrow! Try and stay warm as you practice!!!! Stay strong!!! Thoughts are with you Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Geri, Proud of you Geri! Pink or/and clear. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Good Luck Geri wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 You are an inspiration! As someone fairly new to this board, it's always a pleasure and comfort to read your posts. Best of luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Geri, I am glad you are so brave...I would be a little scared my frozen booby might crack and fall off . Anyway, I hope you have wonderful results and keep us posted on all the "doin's" with the pink cancer. This is very interesting. Like Connie said, it will be nice to know a Minnie mouse up close and personal. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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