Update about Nancy and her cancer fight.

keithdog · 03-23-13, 11:47 AM

After further tests, it was confirmed she has a very agressive form of breast cancer on both sides. She visited a wonderful surgeon yesterday, a woman doctor who has been recommended to her by other cancer patients who love this doctor. She has advised Nancy to undergo hormone therapy and chemo to shrink the tumors first, and then surgery to follow. She was very thoughtfull, carring, and understanding and encouraging. She was also very supportive of Nancys wish for another opinion which she is going to get this comming Thursday at Northwestern University.

This is in stark contrast to the first surgeon Nancy went to see who showed absolutely no personal interrest, but was simply business as usual. Showed no empathy or consideration of Nancys wishes. Dismissed her questions and wanted to schedule a double masectomy now. And absolutely refused to rebuild the breasts at the time of the surgery, stating to Nancy, "we don't do that anymore. It's too much trouble and time consuming." When Nancy told her she wanted another opinion, this surgeon was very miffed and pretty much showed Nancy the door. Needless to say, Nancy will not revisit THAT surgeon!

So next week, she visits Northwestern University to speak with them. They have a great cancer team specifically for breast cancer, so I will let you know what she finds out there after she visits them.

Thanks again for your prayers and keep them comming. It's very much appreciated. Nancy asks that I thank you all for your prayers.

joedog · 03-23-13, 12:34 PM

Thanks Keith and still praying.

nobass · 03-23-13, 05:13 PM

will be thinking good thoughts on it

bamabassman · 03-23-13, 07:33 PM

glad she found a BETTER doctor keith. please send our prayers to her and tell her to NEVER GIVE UP!!! FIGHT IT !!! SHE CAN AND WILL WIN THIS BATTLE !!!

Bassin' Gal · 03-23-13, 07:51 PM

Glad to hear she has found a surgeon with a heart! Will continue with the prayers that all will go well for her.

Marty · 03-23-13, 07:53 PM

My sister had breast cancer twice (mastectomy both times) about 35-40 years ago and ovarian 20 years ago. She is active, healthy and fit, enjoying her senior citizen years.

A cousin had a double mastectomy (one was cancerous and she preemptively had the other removed) within the last 10 years when she was in her 30s. She had breasts built during the same surgery and is now thriving, raising two pre-teens.

I hope these stories from my family can offer some hope and inspiration.

My very best wishes to Nancy and all her loved ones.

keithdog · 03-23-13, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty

My sister had breast cancer twice (mastectomy both times) about 35-40 years ago and ovarian 20 years ago. She is active, healthy and fit, enjoying her senior citizen years.

A cousin had a double mastectomy (one was cancerous and she preemptively had the other removed) within the last 10 years when she was in her 30s. She had breasts built during the same surgery and is now thriving, raising two pre-teens.

I hope these stories from my family can offer some hope and inspiration.

My very best wishes to Nancy and all her loved ones.

I will share them with her Marty. Thanks for sharring thier stories.

Hoosier · 03-23-13, 11:44 PM

Sorry to hear this Keith but after seeing my wife have a caring surgeon it makes a world of difference its hard to find a doctor that cares anymore. Good luck I hope she whips it.

Bassboss · 03-24-13, 12:19 AM

Glad she found another doc Keith! Prayers will continue.

AUFred · 03-24-13, 04:52 AM

Prayers for her and you. Good Luck with the second opinion.

Dave63 · 03-24-13, 09:11 AM

My wife had an aggressive form of breast cancer (HER 2) three years ago and was fortunately diagnosed early enough that a "lumpectomy" did the job. Her cancer doctor, radiologist and surgeon were all first rate and that makes a HUGE difference. I thank God for that every day. We'll continue to pray!

keithdog · 03-24-13, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave63

My wife had an aggressive form of breast cancer (HER 2) three years ago and was fortunately diagnosed early enough that a "lumpectomy" did the job. Her cancer doctor, radiologist and surgeon were all first rate and that makes a HUGE difference. I thank God for that every day. We'll continue to pray!

I'm so glad to see your wife recovered from her cancer Dave! Thanks for your prayers.

MallenManson · 03-24-13, 08:25 PM

I'm glad she went to see the other Dr!!!
The first one sounds just shy of useless!

Keep your chin up, buddy!!

03-23-13, 11:47 AM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Update about Nancy and her cancer fight. After further tests, it was confirmed she has a very agressive form of breast cancer on both sides. She visited a wonderful surgeon yesterday, a woman doctor who has been recommended to her by other cancer patients who love this doctor. She has advised Nancy to undergo hormone therapy and chemo to shrink the tumors first, and then surgery to follow. She was very thoughtfull, carring, and understanding and encouraging. She was also very supportive of Nancys wish for another opinion which she is going to get this comming Thursday at Northwestern University. This is in stark contrast to the first surgeon Nancy went to see who showed absolutely no personal interrest, but was simply business as usual. Showed no empathy or consideration of Nancys wishes. Dismissed her questions and wanted to schedule a double masectomy now. And absolutely refused to rebuild the breasts at the time of the surgery, stating to Nancy, "we don't do that anymore. It's too much trouble and time consuming." When Nancy told her she wanted another opinion, this surgeon was very miffed and pretty much showed Nancy the door. Needless to say, Nancy will not revisit THAT surgeon! So next week, she visits Northwestern University to speak with them. They have a great cancer team specifically for breast cancer, so I will let you know what she finds out there after she visits them. Thanks again for your prayers and keep them comming. It's very much appreciated. Nancy asks that I thank you all for your prayers. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

03-23-13, 12:34 PM	#2
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Thanks Keith and still praying. __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

03-23-13, 05:13 PM	#3
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	will be thinking good thoughts on it __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

03-23-13, 07:33 PM	#4
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	glad she found a BETTER doctor keith. please send our prayers to her and tell her to NEVER GIVE UP!!! FIGHT IT !!! SHE CAN AND WILL WIN THIS BATTLE !!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-23-13, 07:53 PM	#6
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	My sister had breast cancer twice (mastectomy both times) about 35-40 years ago and ovarian 20 years ago. She is active, healthy and fit, enjoying her senior citizen years. A cousin had a double mastectomy (one was cancerous and she preemptively had the other removed) within the last 10 years when she was in her 30s. She had breasts built during the same surgery and is now thriving, raising two pre-teens. I hope these stories from my family can offer some hope and inspiration. My very best wishes to Nancy and all her loved ones. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

03-23-13, 07:51 PM	#5
Bassin' Gal BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 387	Glad to hear she has found a surgeon with a heart! Will continue with the prayers that all will go well for her.

03-23-13, 11:44 PM	#8
Hoosier BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vincennes, Indiana Posts: 128	Sorry to hear this Keith but after seeing my wife have a caring surgeon it makes a world of difference its hard to find a doctor that cares anymore. Good luck I hope she whips it.

03-24-13, 12:19 AM	#9
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Glad she found another doc Keith! Prayers will continue. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-24-13, 04:52 AM	#10
AUFred BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 803	Prayers for her and you. Good Luck with the second opinion.

03-24-13, 09:11 AM	#11
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	My wife had an aggressive form of breast cancer (HER 2) three years ago and was fortunately diagnosed early enough that a "lumpectomy" did the job. Her cancer doctor, radiologist and surgeon were all first rate and that makes a HUGE difference. I thank God for that every day. We'll continue to pray! __________________ Tavery 5: The monkey does not discriminate

03-24-13, 08:25 PM	#13
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I'm glad she went to see the other Dr!!! The first one sounds just shy of useless! Keep your chin up, buddy!! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

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