STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

Everything will be fine and you will get through this.  Everything will be fine and you will get through this. Everything will be fine and you will get through this. Everything will be fine and you will get through this. Everything will be fine and you will get through this. 

Hang in there - we're pulling for ya!

D wrote:

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Thanks for being there for me, everyone - it's amazing how the support from a bunch of internet friends helps - I'm sure FP can attest to that too.

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I couldn't agree more!!!

Well, I'm glad they caught it early, just stay positive.  You can do this!  This will all soon be a distant memory (at least that's what I keep telling myself ).  We're always here if you need to talk.

I thought this was interesting...from Wikipedia

Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is an early form of carcinoma defined by the absence of invasion of surrounding tissues. In other words, the neoplastic cells proliferate in their normal habitat, hence the name 'in situ' (Latin for 'in its place'). For example, carcinoma in situ of the skin, also called Bowen's disease is the accumulation of neoplastic epidermal cells within the epidermis only.

For this reason, CIS will usually not form a tumor. Rather, the lesion is flat (in the skin, cervix, etc) or follows the existing architecture of the organ (in the breast, lung, etc). Some CIS, however, form tumors, for example colon polyps or papillary cancer of the bladder.

Many forms of cancer originate from a 'carcinomas in situ' (CIS) lesion. Therefore, CIS is considered a precursor that may, if left untreated long enough, transform into a more malignant form of neoplasm, invasive carcinoma or, in common language, "cancer".

Many doctors will not refer to 'carcinoma in situ' as "cancer" when explaining a labratory report to a patient. However, because most forms of CIS have a real potential to turn into invasive carcinoma, CIS is usually treated much the same way as a malignant tumor.

 

That's good right? Or at least it could be a lot worse?

I hope everything goes well for you, D. Stay strong!

Ugh. So sorry to hear this. And your mom is such a...well, I'll try to refrain from mom bashing. Please try to release those thoughts - you are right to handle one thing at a time. I am sorry you are having to go through this. Stay positive and do whatever you need to do to stay calm until Monday - even if that includes morning wine/vodka/tequilla drinking! I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

Metric wrote:

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I thought this was interesting...from Wikipedia Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is an early form of carcinoma defined by the absence of invasion of surrounding tissues. In other words, the neoplastic cells proliferate in their normal habitat, hence the name 'in situ' (Latin for 'in its place'). For example, carcinoma in situ of the skin, also called Bowen's disease is the accumulation of neoplastic epidermal cells within the epidermis only. For this reason, CIS will usually not form a tumor. Rather, the lesion is flat (in the skin, cervix, etc) or follows the existing architecture of the organ (in the breast, lung, etc). Some CIS, however, form tumors, for example colon polyps or papillary cancer of the bladder. Many forms of cancer originate from a 'carcinomas in situ' (CIS) lesion. Therefore, CIS is considered a precursor that may, if left untreated long enough, transform into a more malignant form of neoplasm, invasive carcinoma or, in common language, "cancer". Many doctors will not refer to 'carcinoma in situ' as "cancer" when explaining a labratory report to a patient. However, because most forms of CIS have a real potential to turn into invasive carcinoma, CIS is usually treated much the same way as a malignant tumor.   That's good right? Or at least it could be a lot worse? I hope everything goes well for you, D. Stay strong!

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more specifially, this is what I was diagnosed with (also from wikipedia):

Ductal carcinoma in situ

Ductal carcinoma in situ (or DCIS) is the most common type of noninvasive breast cancer in women. Ductal carcinoma refers to the development of cancer cells within the milk ducts of the breast. In situ means “in place” and refers to the fact that the cancer has not moved out of the duct and into any surrounding tissue. DCIS can be difficult to detect by physical examination and is usually discovered through a mammogram as very small specs of calcium known as microcalcifications.

Yes, it could be worse - it could have gone into my lymph nodes and I'd really be screwed.

i am so sorry that you are going through this. you are incredibly lucky to catch it at this stage- and yes, you will get absolutely through this and we are all here for you. i'm sorry that your mom is being so insensitive. sending all good thoughts and wishes your well, k.

You will be fine and we will be here--always.  and please please please, if there's anything at all that I can do to help lighten the load, just say the word.

My thought are with you.  Hang in there!

D, you completely rock. You're taking this all in stride and I'm proud to call you a friend (albeit internet but hey, who cares, right?).

You're going to fly through this surgery and be back to 100% in virtually no time. I have all the faith in the world in you.

As for your mother, imho, you should either not give her a chance to bring you down by not talking to her or try to find a way to let whatever she says slide right off you, because one thing you don't need is negativity. I don't know why she acts the way she acts but you can't fix her. If it were me, I'd find a way to communicate information to her (via email or something) without having to talk to her. Who cares if you offend her? You shouldn't have to spend your time telling her why she's wrong right now. You are your priority.

I'm thinking about you!! Have fun with your friends and to answer your other question, you deserve that fabulous Fendi. Too bad it won't get here for your night out!