MRI shows clean.

Great news to everyone who has been praying for me and in my corner. I have endured the chemo and it is amazing modern science. I am thrilled to say the MRI shows my tumor is gone only a small fraction they call plaque in the area around where it was. Wahoo. The Single Mastectomy surgery is scheduled at CHOMP 12pm May 12th and I will be overnight, 1 day. My surgeon Dr. Vrelenden was confident and I am such good hands.

The next step will be 4-6 weeks after that for my radiation (daily for 6 weeks) and then Dec. for reconstructive surgery after all the cancer is dealt with.

What glorious news, I am having my last chemo treatment next Monday April 25th, and taking a little time to go out of town with my family before the surgery.

Thanks for staying in contact with me & the encouragement has been a lifesaver. Bye for now. Dawn

My niece gets married June 4th, so that is exciting time for us to be a part of her big day.

Upcoming Surgery.

Hi all,

I am doing well, I got through two weeks of work being on my feet and that went well. I am pooped out now though. I am on Monday chemo's now until May 2nd, then I go right into surgery looking like week of May 9th, if that is the case they may cut my last chemo out to give me more in between time.

Busy as you can imagine with all appointments, visits, tests, to get prepared for the big surgery.

Otherwise, nothing new to report. Just getting emotionally ramped up for this next step. Glad I am getting through the hard times of chemo's.

Thanks again all for your support. Talk more soon as I have the CHOMP date on the calender. Happy thoughts. Dawn

Dawn check in.

Sorry it has been awhile, I had some issues with anemia & not feeling so well- getting closer to the chemo end, last treatment is now May 2nd. I have to schedule middle of May my mastectomy, and will have a 2-3 week period where I can't drive, so will tough it out with help from friends and family along the way. Otherwise good.
Lily has started a soccer league and is on the field as of today, what a great opportunity at Carmel Middle School, I was given a scholarship to help us out. Thanks to a great group of people.

I travel for next two weeks on business trips, so will be busy and cutting chemo out next week so I can work.

I am getting geared up for my niece Jennifer & Jason's wedding June 4th, in Grass Valley.

After the surgery, then 6 weeks later I get (6 full weeks everyday radiation), so will be a tiring out period through June/July-August I hope to get my reconstructive surgery done by end of the year. All still up in the air on timing as I progress through each step.

Thanks again for all who have been supportive. Talk soon. Dawn