Elaine’s Story

Site created on October 11, 2018

Diagnosed Sept 11th.  Stage II invasive ductal carcinoma that spread to at least 3 lymph nodes.   Oct 3rd Mastectomy and lymph nodes removed. 
During surgery a port was placed for chemo. Still have a drain, a little weak and tired but pain is managed for the most part. Six months of chemo will start in a few weeks. Date to be determined. Nervous about losing my hair and physical changes.

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Dr's visit

Journal entry by Elaine Humm —

Got my staples out today.  Drain will need to stay for a bit more, otherwise Dr. Christian says everything is healing nicely.  Got three more appointments made.  Oncology, Rad/Onc and OT.  Everyone has been so nice at Mayo.  Feeling a bit nervous again, but I'm sure that will come and go.  Roger's been so helpful.  
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