Joan

No, this is a HIPPA issue. I do not believe they can release info to your employer.

No, this is a HIPPA issue. I do not believe they can release info to your employer.

Pennie, I sent you an email…please be sure to rest up!!  I am so glad this is over with for you and I pray that your nodes are clean. Don't do too much too soon!

Take care,

Joan

Pennie, I sent you an email…please be sure to rest up!!  I am so glad this is over with for you and I pray that your nodes are clean. Don't do too much too soon!

Take care,

Joan

HI Pennie,

I am sorry you had such a difficult time with the blood draw.  I hope surgery goes well on Friday and know that I am thinking of you.

Don't skimp on your pain meds. remember that pain medication works best when taken at the onset of pain. Be comfortable!

Be sure to post back and let me know how you are doing.

Take care,

Joan

HI Pennie,

I am sorry you had such a difficult time with the blood draw.  I hope surgery goes well on Friday and know that I am thinking of you.

Don't skimp on your pain meds. remember that pain medication works best when taken at the onset of pain. Be comfortable!

Be sure to post back and let me know how you are doing.

Take care,

Joan

I wish you the best, Pennie. I will be praying for good results and a quick recovery. Don't hesitate to contact me.

Joan

I wish you the best, Pennie. I will be praying for good results and a quick recovery. Don't hesitate to contact me.

Joan

Pennie,

Can I ask why you are seeing a thoracic doctor?

Joan

Pennie,

Can I ask why you are seeing a thoracic doctor?

Joan

I met with Dr Ernstoff and he is truly an awesome oncologist. He has a wonderful way of making you feel very calm. I saw him as the first of my "2  opinions" when I was first diagnosed in December. He spent a huge amount of time with my hubby and I explaining everything there was to know about my upcoming surgery ..and the pros and cons of the SLNB. I truly appreciated his  patience with all my questions…which he actually answered most of my questions before I even asked.

I felt equally comfortable with DHMC and MGH. The reason I went with MGH was they offered me a surgical opening  must sooner than I expected.  You can't go wrong with either facility in my oppinion, but MGH may have a slight lead in the "cutting edge" of  cancer research.

That said, Lebanon would be a much further drive from Portland than Boston would be.

I met with Dr Ernstoff and he is truly an awesome oncologist. He has a wonderful way of making you feel very calm. I saw him as the first of my "2  opinions" when I was first diagnosed in December. He spent a huge amount of time with my hubby and I explaining everything there was to know about my upcoming surgery ..and the pros and cons of the SLNB. I truly appreciated his  patience with all my questions…which he actually answered most of my questions before I even asked.

I felt equally comfortable with DHMC and MGH. The reason I went with MGH was they offered me a surgical opening  must sooner than I expected.  You can't go wrong with either facility in my oppinion, but MGH may have a slight lead in the "cutting edge" of  cancer research.

That said, Lebanon would be a much further drive from Portland than Boston would be.

Still sore and a lttle swelling near the breast tissue on that one trouble side but it gets a bit better each day. I resumed "normal activities" yesterday and  started on the elliptical but without the arm motion per doctors instruction. Still need to wait another 2 weeks for that.

Keep the faith, Pennie and best of luck with your procedure!

Joan