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Title: Now that it's over
Post by: kelsey on April 29, 2008, 04:42:24 PM: Now that the biggest hurdle has been surmounted, both physically and mentally, I will let the rest of my family in on what's been going on. In early February I was diagnosed with the most common form of breast cancer women get. It's a non-invasive form known as DCIS. It was discovered during a routine mammogram. Ladies, take note, I didn't get my mammo done in 2006. If I had, this might have been discovered sooner and the treatment may have been much different.

To make a long story very short, I had a mastectomy in the beginning of April (just one, not both). I am now undergoing reconstruction, which may or may not be done by the gathering, so I may have a very different look this year! I will either be lopsided or smaller and perky!

All the pathology has come back and been confirmed. The nodes were negative and the margins were clean. This means no chemo and no radiation treatments will be necessary.

If any one wants to learn more about any of the processes I am undergoing, options available, and other lifestyle changes I am having to make, please don't hesitate to send me an IM or pm me in camp.

Nancy/Kels
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Nexhias on April 29, 2008, 04:45:35 PM: You have been and continue to be a strong woman, and your willingness to share your triumphs-- and that's very much what this is!-- and the trial of going through what you have inspires. You've strength in you to spare. My love and support to you always.

Brandy/Nex
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: kelsey on April 29, 2008, 05:00:50 PM: Look who's talking about strength...I got mine from you my dear sister....you are an inspiration to me every day.

much love

Kels
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Judy Telemakus, Caste of Physician, Kamp of the Kassar, PoD on April 29, 2008, 05:05:07 PM: Mistress, that is great news... hope that you recover quickly, and for the rest of us.

Don't forget the mammograms.... yearly.

will pray for you...

tamara
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Shylina Marie on April 29, 2008, 05:10:28 PM: Way to go Kels...

yearly Mammogram is a necessity once your hit that right age. I had a va doctor inform me that he didn't feel doing them every year was necessary...my new doctor a female.... looked at me and said you have got to be kidding.... you will have a pap every year and you will have a mammogram every year..... I have been on hormone replacement therapy now for two years as having already battled cervical cancer made it a necessity..... you have a responsibility to yourself first and formost ladies to take care of you. something I know we often put aside simply because we think we don't have time.... but what about what happens if you don't take care of you and then you are left with doing nothing more than talking about how precious time is. Oct 8th this year I am 16 years free from cervical cancer... I want to see possum walk down that isle beside her father and me get to sit there with all my family and bawl like a baby. I want to hold the first grandson from my own son....to know that I can spoil him and send him home to be my sons holy terror.

as Women we fight no matter what. after all.... we are life... we bring life....we encourage life. and we live.

Shy
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: dilshad{property of Tira} on April 29, 2008, 05:19:22 PM: great news, thank You for letting All know Mistress
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Kitya on April 29, 2008, 06:06:59 PM: YAAAAAAAYYYYYYSSSSS!!!!!! *huggles you* I'm so glad you don't have to do the chemo and radiation!

Lurves you tons Sis and will talk with ya in msn
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: rep on April 29, 2008, 06:40:18 PM: thank you for sharing a private part of your life Mistress...i try to find the right words and i'm stumbling but i'm glad things are going good now and i'm proud of you...kiah{MTC}
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Fishy! on April 29, 2008, 07:19:23 PM: to say im relieved wouldnt be the right words to say...

Im proud.... Im proud that you stood up to this.... and that you have such a positive attitude... im happy for you...

*sends tons of huggles and loads of love your way*
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Huntress on April 29, 2008, 09:26:22 PM: *simply sends love and hugs Your way*

Vala/Christiana
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: prism {*RgR*1*} on May 01, 2008, 05:35:59 PM: would love you lopsided, well.. more.. because I love you now. .. Your strength and you unfailing positiveness..

love, me
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Taryn on May 02, 2008, 04:13:00 AM: ~huggles you gently~

Sis, nothing can change who and what you are... if you are lopsided ~shrugs~ well then your lopsided, it has nothing to do with who you are inside... I am really happy to hear things turned out as well as they did... and yes, I agree with you on the mammogram... ~taps my foot at you~ Just remind me that I have to go down that road shortly myself... It sucks having all sorts of cancer running through the family, but it's something that is a necessity, and while it might be uncomfortable, in the end, it may save a life... ~smiles softly~ I had my scare with colon cancer two years ago...

I love you Sis as you were then, and as you are now... unless they removed a part of your soul and your personality during the masectomy ~shrugs~ then you need not to care what others think... ~huggles you tightly~ though this just means I have to find something for you to torture the men and woobie at the gathering... ~winks~
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: kelsey on June 19, 2008, 05:43:41 PM: well, I figured it was time for an update. For those interested, the expansion process is completed. I now have a one grapefruit sitting high up on my chest....that sucker doesn't even move when I jump up and down...*lol*

The second surgery has been scheduled for mid August. At that time they will take out the expander and put in the implant. They will also reshape the other side to try and make them match....it would look a little strange to have one sitting up high and the other one low...*chuckles*

When this is all over and the doc gives the ok, I am going to Victoria's Secret and buy a pretty lacy bra....I will avoid those eye injuring thongs though! I knew those things were bad for your health!!

Love to all of you!

Kelsey
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: sinnocent on June 19, 2008, 06:08:43 PM: I am so happy to hear of your triumph! you are in my thoughts and prayers...

the typist behind the brat
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: RAGNAR on June 19, 2008, 06:57:12 PM: Daughter...??!!!! :o

"La la la la la la la la la la la la la la....."

;) :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: prism {*RgR*1*} on June 19, 2008, 07:11:46 PM: I LOVE YOU.. one grapefruit or not... !!!
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Alex on June 19, 2008, 09:48:06 PM: ... chuckles and agrees with rags... :o
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Taryn on June 19, 2008, 11:39:47 PM: ~huggles you gently~ though at least you know you won't poke your eye out with the grapefruit, at least not yet... and yea, those bras can get a bit dangerous, as I have found out in the past, back when I found out I had boobages... ~shrugs and laughs~ who knew losing large amounts of weight would cause someone to gain huge tracks of land... sorry, had to quote Monty Python, it's hubby's long running joke about them and their sudden appearance... ~hrumphs~ MEN!

Love ya Sister Mine... and I am glad things are working out... just becareful, okay? I do worry about you
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Fishy! on June 20, 2008, 12:06:20 PM: ok thats it..... IM TAKING YOU SHOPPING!!!!

can we say Fredricks? Fredricks of hollywood??

*big evil grin*

but in all reality... its really good that you have such a positive out look on all of this...

and I bet that the grapefruit is still damn sexy!
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: dilshad{property of Tira} on June 20, 2008, 12:30:47 PM: one is gald to hear the good news,, and wishes more of it for You, Mistress
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: familure{TD} on June 20, 2008, 12:32:54 PM: yeah...i know...i suck.

anyways~

do you have any idea what an inspiration you are? the inner strength you have shown through out all of this...is mind boggling. grapefruit or not...lopsided or even...you ARE one of the most beautiful women to grace this planet, hon. inside and out.

not a day goes by, that you are not in my very scatter brained thoughts...

love you sis-o-mine...even from the shadows
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Alex on June 20, 2008, 01:17:49 PM: Quote from: familure{AD/TD} on June 20, 2008, 12:32:54 PM
yeah...i know...i suck.

anyways~

do you have any idea what an inspiration you are? the inner strength you have shown through out all of this...is mind boggling. grapefruit or not...lopsided or even...you ARE one of the most beautiful women to grace this planet, hon. inside and out.

not a day goes by, that you are not in my very scatter brained thoughts...

love you sis-o-mine...even from the shadows

thinks you just said it all and agrees with you as a person who has 2 cancer survivors in my family, one breast cancer, its hard to put into words what you feel for thses amazing individuals.. and you just said it all Familure.. no more needed to say
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: kadi{MTC} on June 20, 2008, 04:03:15 PM: leaves you hugs and kisses heart xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: kelsey on August 26, 2008, 03:33:53 PM: and the good news just keeps on coming......almost two weeks ago, I had my second surgery (reconstruction). The pathology report is back and I am officially cancer free. I have two more very minor procedures to go, one in November or December and one sometime in the first three months of 2009.

Thanks to everyone for all their thoughts and prayers.

much love,

Kels
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: sinnocent on August 26, 2008, 03:35:55 PM: -claps- sin is so happy for you Mistress...
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: dilshad{property of Tira} on August 26, 2008, 04:07:49 PM: cheers and does the happy dance...

Wonferful news, Mistress
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: RAGNAR on August 26, 2008, 05:00:04 PM: OUTSTANDING!!!

:-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: familure{TD} on August 26, 2008, 05:03:48 PM: hot damn!!!!

AWESOME!!!

~leaves mucho hugs and love~
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Nexhias on August 26, 2008, 05:56:58 PM: I am so pleased for you, Kels. This has been a long road for you, and yet you've come through with shining colours. You are what many women hope to be-- a symbol of strength, courage, and positivity. My hope for you is that you can draw strength from this experience at times when things may seem bleak throughout what I have no doubt will be the long, long years of your life. *S* Faith, family, and friends are powerful tools. Know that we are here for you whenever the need arises.

Congradulations, Sister!

Love always,
Nex/Brandy
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: LadyMuse on August 26, 2008, 06:16:40 PM: *hugggggggles* that is great news Sis *hugs and kisses from Grumpy*

Christine & Paul
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: aisling{MTC} on August 26, 2008, 06:34:13 PM: *sends a flurry of hugs and blessings Your way*

You're in my thoughts Mistress...

xoxoxo
aisling
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Sidona on August 26, 2008, 08:46:35 PM: YAY!

~Cheesy Grin~
Lurves Ya!
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Shadow duck on August 27, 2008, 02:23:39 AM: is so very very happy for you...

leaves ya a ton of hugs an extra pillows for ya to lay on should you require them....

** cheesy suls waitin for ya**

lovs ya

chanz
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: rep on August 27, 2008, 06:34:40 AM: congratulations Mistress!..*vbs*

kiah{MTC}
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: ~Dylan~ on August 27, 2008, 05:46:41 PM: *cheers*

Glad to hear you will be ok!!!!

*hugs and a kotc*

~D~
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Kitya on August 27, 2008, 07:10:27 PM: YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYSSSSSSS!!!! *huge huggles* That is awesome news! I'm so happy for you!
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: prism {*RgR*1*} on August 28, 2008, 03:39:29 PM: *laughs and hugs you tight*

okay, I am saying it..
oh... we are all thinking it.. but hey, I am the one ballsy enough to ask.. LOL

Since you let me feel how the expander felt... can I do a feel comparison at the gathering next year?? to see how a real one compares to a "reasonable facsimile"???

LOL

*loves you all over*
woobie
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: Fishy! on August 28, 2008, 06:25:33 PM: Quote from: prism {*RgR*1*} on August 28, 2008, 03:39:29 PM
*laughs and hugs you tight*

okay, I am saying it..
oh... we are all thinking it.. but hey, I am the one ballsy enough to ask.. LOL

Since you let me feel how the expander felt... can I do a feel comparison at the gathering next year?? to see how a real one compares to a "reasonable facsimile"???

LOL

*loves you all over*
woobie

you know I was gonna ask if I could feel you up now.... but seems woobie beat me to it *w*

so instead Im gonna do a happy dance!

*happy dance.... doing the dance.... and wiggling my bootay!... dancing for joo!*

ah wuv joo shortay!

-Shoko
Title: Re: Now that it's over
Post by: kadi{MTC} on September 05, 2008, 07:32:20 AM: is soo happy that you are well on the mend my heart even thro i havent been here i have been thinking of you leaves you hugsssssssssssssssss and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Frances/kadi