Tammy’s Story

Site created on February 5, 2021

Hello Friends and Family!


It is really hard to write this since it's about me.  I have decided to use this forum to keep everyone updated about my new journey.


I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer in both breasts.  


Nutshell:  This cancer is stage I and II.  This is great news as my prognosis is the best I can ask for!    
Treatment:  Bilateral (Both) Mastectomies and reconstruction surgery - I do not have to have radiation therapy.  I will know after surgery if chemo is on the table.


I have been through a lot of testing and initial doctor visits and I have quite few more consults to get through in the next few weeks.  

Support:  I have a great network of friends and family that are already on it!  The train has left the station and we are working out all the necessary details as we get farther down the track for what I am going to need along the way.   


I promise you will be updated frequently!  Right now I am asking for prayers, well wishes and positive energy.  It is really hard already to update so many people with so much information, especially when I am just digesting this myself.     
 
Thank you for all the love.


Tammy

Newest Update

Surgery was a SUCCESS!

Journal entry by kara couch —

Hello Team Tammy! 

 

Kara here...writing to you from GW Hospital in DC.  Tammy had her DIEP flap surgery here on Tues and is recovering very nicely. It was a very long surgery (~10 hours) and she was not a very happy camper when she was in the recovery room.  She told me she didn't like it and wanted to go home.  Uh, sorry, not an option, haha.

The good news is that her surgeons are very happy and she has good pain control.  She's been up and moving around.  She will probably be moved out of the ICU to the floor today and go home in the next few days.

When she is up to chat, she will let you know.  Please continue to send good vibes, prayers and well wishes her way.  She is so grateful and loves you all!

GOOOOOO Team!

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