Peppermint Patty Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 Last February my wife was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. Needless to say, it was quite a shock to our family.Lucky for us we live 45 minutes from one of the best cancer hospitals in the world with MD Anderson. In March she underwent a double mastectomy and started chemotherapy treatments every 3 weeks. The first 4 rounds of chemo were terrible (She would be out of commission for about 4 days.) We have spent the last 11 weeks traveling to MD Anderson every Saturday morning (and when our daughter had a band contest we would go on Sunday) for the final chemo rounds. The side effects are not as bad, but they are still life altering. This Sunday, she will have her final round of chemo (she has 6 more months of going every 3 weeks for an infusion that is not as toxic as the chemotherapy)! Hopefully she will begin to grow her hair back soon and she will feel like herself again. She will have reconstructive surgery in December, but I feel like the worst is behind her. With this being Breast Cancer Awareness month, I wanted to share our story. Early detection is the key to fighting and cancer. We may banter back and forth on this forum, but you guys do not know how much I really needed to "talk" to you during this time. I have not met any of you in person, but I wanted to thank you for providing me with an outlet. Thank you! AthleticSupporter - Jock, whatnamecanipick, Eagle11 and 5 others 8 Quote
PhatMack19 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 Prayers sent up for your wife and family. It really puts in perspective what these games between HS and College kids really mean in the grand scheme of things. TxHoops 1 Quote
TxHoops Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 ^ Amen PM19. Our prayers are with your wife and your family Pats. And we enjoy you just as much as you enjoy the forums. Even the Aggies love you, though they would deny it! Quote
OldTimer Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 GCMPats2 - I have been through that with my mother and sister at MD Anderson. My prayers will be with you and your family from this day forward. TxHoops 1 Quote
OldTimer Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 Thank You GCMPats2, This has brought me perspective again - I seem to lose it on a regular basis. I seem to many times get caught up in supporting or defending the teams that I like and even sometimes put the teams down that I do not like as much. But as this reminds me - Football is just a game and I need to remember that always as there are many many more important things then who wins or loses on a Friday or Saturday. God Bless. TxHoops 1 Quote
LumRaiderFan Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 Prayers for continued healing and strength for your wife, you and family. Quote
BlackShirts5 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 GCMPats2, Prayers are with you and your family. Hope all turns out and continues to be well. Quote
CraigS Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 I have a survivor of breast cancer in my family as well. Very happy for you and your wife...congrats - stay strong - prayers! Quote
whatnamecanipick Posted October 20, 2014 Report Posted October 20, 2014 God still heals. TxHoops 1 Quote
Roper84 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Posted October 22, 2014 Prayers for continued healing for your wife. God's Peace for you and your family. Quote
Eagle11 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Posted October 22, 2014 Pats, My prayers to you and your family. I went through this with my ex. Physically and mentally draining time on all involved. I hope all goes smoothly for you all. Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Posted October 22, 2014 Appreciate the kind words and prayers. Quote
Big girl Posted October 23, 2014 Report Posted October 23, 2014 I am glad that she caught it early. My friend had stage 4 breast cancer when she was diagnosed and it had already metastasized to her lungs. Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Posted March 31, 2015 One year ago today (3-31-2014) my wife started her battle with breast cancer. It has been a tough year, but as of now she is doing awesome. She will conclude her chemo treatments in August. It will be a great day to witness her ring that bell at MD Anderson. It is far from over. She still has some surgeries left to repair some cosmetic aspects. Those things seem trivial compared to what could have happened. Thanks for the prayers. Please keep them coming. If you have a chance, next Friday is the Relay for Life event here in Baytown. Stop by and help support a great cause. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?pg=entry&fr_id=65687 http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?team_id=1758395&pg=team&fr_id=65687 (I'm partial to the lady in the white hat.) Quote
baddog Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 Nice to hear good news. I have had my own bouts with cancer. Surgery has kept me going so far. I pray for a cure for this indiscriminate disease. Been to M.D. Anderson for my tests and surgeries. It was very humbling to see the kids. I told several to go ahead of me in line because all I had was melanoma. Thanks for sharing your story. Quote
TxHoops Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 One year ago today (3-31-2014) my wife started her battle with breast cancer. It has been a tough year, but as of now she is doing awesome. She will conclude her chemo treatments in August. It will be a great day to witness her ring that bell at MD Anderson. It is far from over. She still has some surgeries left to repair some cosmetic aspects. Those things seem trivial compared to what could have happened. Thanks for the prayers. Please keep them coming. If you have a chance, next Friday is the Relay for Life event here in Baytown. Stop by and help support a great cause.http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?pg=entry&fr_id=65687http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?team_id=1758395&pg=team&fr_id=65687 (I'm partial to the lady in the white hat.) Fantastic news! Answered prayers Quote
OldTimer Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 One year ago today (3-31-2014) my wife started her battle with breast cancer. It has been a tough year, but as of now she is doing awesome. She will conclude her chemo treatments in August. It will be a great day to witness her ring that bell at MD Anderson. It is far from over. She still has some surgeries left to repair some cosmetic aspects. Those things seem trivial compared to what could have happened. Thanks for the prayers. Please keep them coming. If you have a chance, next Friday is the Relay for Life event here in Baytown. Stop by and help support a great cause. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?pg=entry&fr_id=65687 http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?team_id=1758395&pg=team&fr_id=65687 (I'm partial to the lady in the white hat.) "Life has many ways of Testing a person's will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once" "Do Not Pray for an easy Life, Pray for the Strength to endure a difficult one" As always all our differences and petty arguments are put to the side and seem petty when tragedy - or in this case the promise of a better future - raises its head. Always - Prayers and Best Wishes. Side Note: The place I work at has an active Relay for Life group that I have participated with since I lost my mother and sister to cancer - will add another name to the list that I support every year. TxHoops 1 Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Posted March 31, 2015 "Life has many ways of Testing a person's will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once" "Do Not Pray for an easy Life, Pray for the Strength to endure a difficult one" As always all our differences and petty arguments are put to the side and seem petty when tragedy - or in this case the promise of a better future - raises its head. Always - Prayers and Best Wishes. Side Note: The place I work at has an active Relay for Life group that I have participated with since I lost my mother and sister to cancer - will add another name to the list that I support every year. Appreciate all the kind words. Quote
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 One year ago today (3-31-2014) my wife started her battle with breast cancer. It has been a tough year, but as of now she is doing awesome. She will conclude her chemo treatments in August. It will be a great day to witness her ring that bell at MD Anderson. It is far from over. She still has some surgeries left to repair some cosmetic aspects. Those things seem trivial compared to what could have happened. Thanks for the prayers. Please keep them coming. If you have a chance, next Friday is the Relay for Life event here in Baytown. Stop by and help support a great cause. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?pg=entry&fr_id=65687 http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY15PL?team_id=1758395&pg=team&fr_id=65687 (I'm partial to the lady in the white hat.) Great news! Quote
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