I have been diagnosed with breast cancer (Invasive Lobular Carcenoma)

[brer cat]

The good news is that it was caught early and there are no indications that it has spread. I met with an oncologist today, and she said we would wait until after surgery to decide on radiation and chemotherapy. She did start me on hormone therapy.

I feel ok both physically and emotionally. My main concern is for my family: my daughter and granddaughters who now have another close family member with cancer, and also my older sister/housemate who depends on me for a lot of assistance and who is undergoing testing for possible multiple myeloma. My oldest sister died in March from pancreatic cancer; there is simply a limit to how much we can deal with so close together.

In recent months, I have been dealing with dramatic changes to my vision due to macular degeneration. Tbh, I have been far more upset about my vision loss that I am with the cancer diagnosis. That may change when a surgeon starts working on me, but for now, I am very optimistic.

[Solly Mack]

1. That is a lot to deal with. I'm sorry, brer cat. Hoping for the very best.

You're in my thoughts.

[brer cat]

2. Thank you, Solly.

[Solly Mack]

10. Please keep us posted. A sense of humor helps a lot.

I was cancer-free after surgery, but protocol still called for both chemo and radiation. Humor helped me a lot - mine and my doctors and nurses.

Feel what you feel. Don't let anyone tell you that you need to feel anything otherwise.

Do be good to yourself. It's not selfish to be centered on your own well-being now.

[brer cat]

12. You are so right about humor. When my mother

was in her last days with ovarian cancer, my sisters and I were with her when she commented on something only she could see, and we started laughing. We quit quickly and the room was quiet. She said quite softly, "It is so much easier when you girls laugh." I will never forget that.

[yardwork]

3. Sending you strength and healing!

[Deuxcents]

4. A lot going on and awfully fast in your life. Take care of yourself first and your positive attitude will be the best

Medicine and it sounds like you have that going for you. Wishing you the best recovery..and quickly 🌺

[SheltieLover]

5. So saddened to hear of your dx, BC

But I love your positive attitude!

That is an awful lot of stress and grief for you and your family.

Healing vibes on the way to you & yours.

Stay strong and positive!

[Lifeafter70]

6. So sorry you are going through this

Cancer sucks. Sending you loving healing vibes.

[choie]

7. I'm so sorry bre cat.

It's a lot for you and your family to handle, ESPECIALLY, in the face of your sister's death - for which I send my deepes t condolrasences.

[sinkingfeeling]

8. Stay optimistic. It helps.

[viva la]

9. I'm so sorry.

It sounds like you have good thoughtful medical helpers. This is so much pain and pressure on you and your family.

[multigraincracker]

11. We are all pulling for you.

Glad you caught it early.

[greatauntoftriplets]

13. brer, I'm so sorry to hear this news.

You're already under horrendous stress, and this just adds to it. You have my good vibes for a speedy recovern.

[brer cat]

15. Thank you, gaot!

[greatauntoftriplets]

17. You're welcome.

I'm sorry that you have so much to deal with between your sister and your own issues.

[sheshe2]

14. You and your family have been getting getting hit from all sides, brer.

It sounds like you are in good hands with your oncologist and I like her attitude...and yours. That is a good thing.

I do understand your concern about your daughter and grandchildren, it is hard for them, I know. When we came to say goodbye to my brother in law my nieces kids were pretty young. I sat at the kitchen table with them and we colored lots of pictures for their granddad. Your great niece's are older but having lost one of their great-aunts is still a hard loss for them

Also there is your sister that depends on you and as hard as it is this time is about you.

Love and hugs to you my dear. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Love you.

[brer cat]

16. Thank you, she. Support from my virtual friends

means a lot to me.

[sheshe2]

20. You will always have that!

[maspaha]

18. So sorry you're having to deal with so much...

…you’re in my prayers

[cate94]

19. Sorry you are dealing with so much!

It’s a lot. I’m sorry about your oldest sister, I lost my oldest sister to pancreatic cancer also.
And I had breast cancer and got through that. Not so close together though, that is rough.
I’ll keep you in my thoughts.

[Lulu KC]

21. That's a lot!

I am so glad they caught it early and wish you the very best outcome--speedy and simple. It sounds like you are in good hands.

[Marie Marie]

22. Wow, that's a lot to handle. I hope that you know that we are all

here and pulling for you. Please keep us posted through this journey - we care.

[Cha]

23. Ohh, brercat.. sending my Love and

Heartfelt Wishes for you to come through the surgery cancer free.

I'm so sorry you and your Family have had to go through so much Heartbreak.

Macular Degeneration is a Mighty Challenge We have to Struggle with. I'm so Sorry you have it, too. I can tell mine is slowly getting worse..

I wish you All the Strength you need to Carry On.. Mahalo for Sharing it with us... We're here For You!

💙🌈 💕

[brer cat]

29. Thank you, Cha. I know that you understand.

I appreciate you so much!

[Cha]

34. I Love & Appreciate you So Much, brercat!💙🌈

My heart so out to you and Your Family.. 💕

We've been Kindred Spirits with all our Friends here for so long.. and We Care so much about what' Crises We're Gong Through!

Hang in there, Kid! 💙🌈

[pansypoo53219]

24. my epal had breast cancer a few years ago. just lumpectomy + chemo i think. it reared back w/ a vengeance. a cough

lung cancer from breast + stage 4 in her brain, bones. radiation, chemo + mastectomy. oh. she has been monitored since the 1st cancer.

good luck.

[MLAA]

25. I'm sending you healing thoughts wrapped in warm light and hugs!🥰

[Permanut]

26. Boy the challenges are coming at you one after anothet..

I'll be rootin' on the sidelines for you to show 'em who's boss.

[marble falls]

27. There have been strides in inproved breast cancer treatment. Catching it early is a great start.

[AllaN01Bear]

28. ""

[dixiegrrrrl]

30. One of the things I learned when I got eary breast cancer 9 years ago

Was there are lots of effective treatment options for various stages and types of it.

Hoping for the very best outcome for you.

[NJCher]

31. I heard some good news on macular degeneration

the other day. Maybe you know about it?

Here's the link: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/promising-new-treatments-amd

I have some other info I'm going to send you, too.

[brer cat]

35. Thanks, NJCher. I have one eye with dry AMD and the other

is wet. I get shots in both eyes and have had improvement in both. The latest change occurred suddenly in my dry eye and it left me almost blind. I have regained most of my distance vision, but I can only read with both large fonts + a magnifying glass, and even then I have to strain to pull out the words. AMD is difficult to deal with.

[DarthDem]

32. My very, very best wishes to you

You got this! Stay strong.

[LoisB]

33. That is a lot to deal with. May all the good angels of The Universe step in to assist you.

Sending you all the best vibes possible that you have the strength to make it through this trying time.

[brer cat]

36. Thank you, Lois.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

37. I am so sorry but I am glad that this was caught early

Take care and get well. You will be in my prayers

[brer cat]

38. Thanks, my friend. I appreciate it.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

39. My mentor's first wife survived 14 years with stage IV breast cancer

That was 20+ years ago. They have made a great deal of progress since then

Take care and keep us informed

[JohnSJ]

40. Wishing you a quick recovery brer_cat

[WhiteTara]

41. My dearest Brer Cat

I’m so sorry! You are so incredible and wonderful and I hope that you heal quickly.

I wish that there was something I could say that is more meaningful and encouraging but I just know that I love you and want you to be well. 🤗

[BoomaofBandM]

42. Hugs and hope sent to you.

I also lost a sister to pancreatic cancer, and have a sister who survived breast cancer. They were both diagnosed during the worse of the covid pandemic. My heart goes out to you and your family. Stay strong and positive.

[peacebuzzard]

43. positive hugs for you, that is quite a bit going on for you,

I send you vibes for strength and steadfastness in your health while you go through the therapy.
I will look for the updates as you immerse yourself in your treatment plans. Best wishes, brer cat

[BumRushDaShow]

44. Oh no!

I missed this yesterday.

Sending (((HUGS)))) and healing thoughts to you and your family. I know me and my sisters were just chatting today about "not aging gracefully".

I am glad you have a positive prognosis for your treatment options and crossing fingers for you with the surgery.

[brer cat]

45. Thanks, BRDS. Now you know why I didn't sign up

for MIRT after my term off. I miss all of you, but I will be back! I can rest easy knowing you will all hold down the fort.

I took my older sister today for a bone marrow aspiration. Hoping for good news from that test.