shelliemacs Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 well....the surgery was not successful. there is still more cancer. they are going to schedule a mastectomy tomorrow for some time next week. she is so scared, i am terrified. she said if she died would I still be in her kids lives.... third time is not a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Oh Shelly, I am sure she will be just fine. I am praying really hard for you guys. I have a friend who had a mastectomy about 15 years ago, her kids were in grade school, and she is doing just fine. Things are even more advanced these days as far as surgery and treatment. Please keep us posted. Just hug each other alot. Prayers and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 So sorry to hear that your sister has to go for a mascectomy Shellie. I am sure she will get through it well. Will be sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and Sis! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Shelly, My aunt is a fifteen year survivor - she ain't got a "perfect rack", but she's still 100% woman and a royal pain in my neck at times! (Very glad she is...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I am so sorry that your sister has to go through another surgery. Hoping that it is still just localized to the breast and they can get it all with the mastectomy. Sending prayers your way. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Shellie, Oh my, I know this had got to hurt both of you so much. It is not what you were hoping for I know. I have a dear girl friend that had a double done when she was 32. That was 14 years ago. She is still cancer free. She had the reconstruction done and looks great to this day. Don't give up hope. It is a set back but all is not lost. I know she will probably have to go through all the chemo and radiation and that goes with it, but atleast there is still hope that she will still be around for her kids. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up and keep lots of kleenex around as I am sure you will both use them often. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Dear Shellie, I am sorry things have not worked yet, but I am confident everything will be good soon. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Shelly Curtis said the magic word--yet. Things will work out, and in a good way, I just feel it. Love to you all and yes some extra fortitude. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitkathi Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Dear Shellie, I am praying that the next surgery is more successful. I am keeping your sister in my prayers (and you). BTW, I really glad you have a picture posted now. Sponge Bob drove me insane (probably because my daughter watches it constantly)!! Hang in there Shellie! Kitkathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I am so sorry HOpefully the mascetomoy will get it all otu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 (((Shelley))) Oh this is so hard for you. I am sending hugs and prayers to you both of you to help you through. remember you have all of us praying for a successful outcome! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Shelly, I am so sorry the sugury did not go as well as hoped. You and you sister are in my prayers. Tell her to never give up, she has many people rooting for her and praying for her. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Shelly, ((((x))) please pass this on to your sister for me. And here's for you (((x))). Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 (((((((((((Shellie and sister)))))))))) My prayers go out to you both!! May all go well with your sister. Peace, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Wish I could be there in person to give both you and your sister a hug and a shoulder to cry on. Please know that I am there in spirit, and I'm sure everything will work out just fine. Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I pray that the mastectomy is a success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 All it means is that there was still cancer cells in the breast, Her nodes were clean weren't they? Do you want me to call her? I do know a bit about the subject Same surgery situation with a collegue--two llumpectomies and then the mastectomy. That was 5 years ago and she is as fiesty as ever. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Oh, Shelly. I know you must be feeling so discouraged. Please try to expect the best from this. Doggone it! I know that's a lot easier said than done. You've had one of the toughest times of anybody I know, but you keep coming through it and getting right back in here and encouraging everyone else. You can do this! Your sister can do this! I will pray for your sister. Isn't her name Kate or Katie? You don't need to answer that - I'll go back and look it up. I want to pray for her specifically by her name, and for you, too. All my love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Oh Shelly, I am so sorry you both are going through this. I will be praying hard for you both. Love, Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Shelly, sorry to hear about that. yes, tell your sister don't give up the hope. I pray that the doctor could give the best and most effective treatment to your sister to kick the cancer off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Shelly, I just know she's going to be OK and I understand how YOU must feel. You love her very much and hate to see her going through this. Take strength from all of us here, we're behind you all the way, and Katie, too. She'll be OK, just more hell to go through. Hang in there kiddo, we love you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Shelly, Hang in there...you're sister's journey back to health is not over yet; it's just been filled with bumps and twists and detours. My thoughts go out to you both..... Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Shelly.. I don't even know what to say..this is just so unfair. She should not have to be put through all of this. I wish you both the very best...there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, just keep walking. Give her our best. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Dear Shelly, Like so many others, I'm pulling for your sister ALL THE WAY. I have so many friends who have been through the same thing -- failed lumpectomy, then masectomy; no fun but it works! They really do work miracles these days with breast cancer...so hang in there! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Oh, Shellie, I am so sorry. I think of you often and all the pain you've been through....it's just not fair. I will be saying a prayer for you and your sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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