Now the wife is up to….Now a cancer thread.

[HubertB]

Scott, sorry to read this my friend, ans wishing Mary all the best.

If it is any reassurance / consolation, Patricia has had now 6 different cancers (got good news about the last one this Wednesday) and got through them. She’s now become a test case for oncologic genetic research, as the docs do not understand how this can happen.

Hubert

[ScottsGT]

6 hours ago, biggtim said:

Yikes!! Prayers for both of you buddy. That crap runs in my wife's family, so always on our minds.

Please make sure she stays on top of her mammograms.  Our situation is a perfect example of how medical professionals make the worst patients.  
 

She got a call yesterday morning from the imaging center wanting to cancel her appointment for the scan Monday morning because they didn’t have insurance approval yet, and they wanted to slot someone else to keep the $$$ rolling in.  Wife went ham on them and told them that under no circumstances are they to reschedule this. We’ll pay out of pocket if we have to.  
Come to find out, the imaging center sent the results to her surgeon and not the doc (our GP) that requested the mammogram in the first place.  The same doc has to write the order for the advance scan.  
 

It was good to hear her chew someone else’s butt for once.  🤣

[Winnie]

I'm thinking of you both! Please stay as sane and calm as you can.

And also great that your butt got a break!

[Peterpools]

Scott

So sorry to hear this and my prayers are with you both. I'm a cancer survivor and I know what you both are going through. Just be there for Mary and the two of you will win the battle together.

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[Bomber_County]

Scott, thoughts and prayers for you and Mary, we are all rooting for you both…

[Jbert27]

Hang in there. It is a long road. Prayers to you both. Been working on my own C issues...

[telepatu]

I just read your updates, sorry to hear this. Good wishes and speedy recovery!

[ScottsGT]

Just an update.  8 am surgery in the morning.  She opted for the double mastectomy just to get out all the breast tissue and to have a more balanced reconstruction when all is done.  
She pushed this through today using her hospital clout and contacts.  
Remind me to never piss her off.  She has connections! 

[Martinnfb]

Thank you for the update Scott. You are both amazing and strong people, lucky to have each other. Sending love. Keep fighting.

[Peterpools]

Scott

So glad the procedure went well, and I echo Martins thoughts. 

[ScottsGT]

Peter, procedure is happening right now as I type this out.  I’m in the waiting room doing my part.  You would have thought a celebrity was here with all her coworkers stopping by to wish her the best.  

[PeteinLincs]

My very best wishes to you both from this side of the pond. 

[Bomber_County]

Thoughts and prayers for the both of you.

[ScottsGT]

Thanks everyone!  She sitting in her recliner next to me right now. Pulled through with much success and came home this morning. 
The exciting part is all markers and gland biopsies came back negative! 

[Peterpools]

Scott

Fantastic news just couldn't be any better. Our thoughts and prayers along with family and friends surely helped.  🏆

[ScottsGT]

I guess this will be a final update.  We got great news today that oncatype test was very low numbers.  Basically, so low that radiation and chemo is unnecessary!   Her only “preventative” measures will be going on hormone (estrogen) blocking meds for the next 5-7 years.  Basically puts her into full menopause now.  
 

The plastic surgeon was an artist and reconstruction will be over the next few months as they slowly inflate tissue expanders making room for implants.  I’m just hoping he’s not a Picasso If you know what I mean.  🤪

[BlrwestSiR]

Scott, that really is great news. Onwards with the speedy recovery.

[Martinnfb]

Big relief, thank you. 

[ScottsGT]

OMG!  I just realized I could continue the progress in “The Great Twins Group Build”.  

[Bomber_County]

That’s great news Scott, she will now be back on your case as far as deliveries. But seriously wonderful news…….

[KevinM]

42 minutes ago, ScottsGT said:

OMG!  I just realized I could continue the progress in “The Great Twins Group Build”.  

I adopted "Twins" about 20/25 years ago Good to hear everything is on the mend Scott.

[Peterpools]

Scott

Absolutely fantastic news and I'm so happy for the both of you. As a cancer survivor, I know the feeling and there is nothing like it. 

 

[biggtim]

3 hours ago, ScottsGT said:

OMG!  I just realized I could continue the progress in “The Great Twins Group Build”.  

Good news!!

BTW, does your wife see what you post on here? Mine would slap me if I said that.... 😁

[ScottsGT]

1 hour ago, biggtim said:

Good news!!

BTW, does your wife see what you post on here? Mine would slap me if I said that.... 😁

Mine would laugh her butt off.  Now she probably wouldn’t let me post progress pics though.  
But it would be funny watching a moderator get moderated!  I’d probably get a phone call from Ernie over that. 

[CANicoll]

Scott, sorry that I lost track of this thread, but delighted to hear of a positive outcome to Mary's cancer surgery and a wonderful post-surgical result.  WHEW.

Forget silicone implants, I think you need to go the 3D Printed option...