I don’t know how many of you are still signed up to receive these posts automatically as i haven’t written for so long, but I wanted to let you know that unfortunately, my breast cancer has returned and this time, in the other breast and invasive, whereas previously it was not. It is known as lobular cancer which is rarer than ductal but not necessarily more aggressive. The next steps are that i need to go for genetic testing (that’s tomorrow), am having an MRI on Saturday evening (they bizarrely work on weekends) and then will meet with the surgeon to discuss a treatment plan. I do not know if I need chemo (I won’t find that out until post surgery) but very probably will chose bilateral mastectomy as two episodes in three years is scary to me.
And for those of you that are new to this blog, this is a place where I update what’s going on medically but also write about my thoughts and feelings, insights that I might have had or anything in general that resonates for me. I find writing a huge release and to get your comments back and best wishes is a wonderful salve as I go through this.
Thank you for all the love and support I have received so far – it is the highlight of my day to get your messages.
Love Amanda
Hi Amanda… I’m so sorry to hear this! But so glad you’re on top of things. How can I serve? Anything I can do, besides the usual prayers?
I’d love to meet with you if you have any free time.
Let me know…I’m here.
Laurie
Love you, my friend. Always.
Deb
I sent you an email….hope you got it. Prayers, good vibes and support being sent your way.
Amanda
thank you for sharing your inner feelings and thoughts with us…….your strength provides us strength to carry on and support you….your friendship is a gift….
Much love and healing are being sent your way- I am always open to offering Reiki and maybe this time on a more regular basis or anything else you may need. Lots of love, Carol
Amanda – sorry to hear that you have to go through this once more but I hope you can draw strength from the fact that you beat it once and can do so again! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we look forward to seeing you back in full health.
Oh Petal – cool blog and I had to read some of your old poems and prose before replying. You know I will be thinking of you even more than usual. Do what you feel is right and you will overcome this, all over again. Your loving Bro. T xx
Did you see the post about Louise?
So glad that you have decided to write again. You have such a lovely voice. I am sending you a constant stream of love and healing and look forward to staying in close touch.
All my love,
Lina
O Amanda, I was hoping and am soooo glad you are Gardening for the Soul again, as I have wanted a way to get in touch with you (I tried Facebook) since learning this new development from Deb…Know that you are in my thoughts, and in my heart and soul as you go through these very difficult days.
Amanda, I haven’t stopped thinking of you since I heard the news but yo must remember that you are strong and will beat this darn cancer again!! Know that you have lots of people who love and care about you and will be thinking happy thoughts as you navigate this road again. You will be kicking my butt on the tennis court in no time! Take care my friend and I will see you soon for a celebratory martini! Noreen xoxo