tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post1707443210863960209..comments2023-10-31T06:25:04.861-04:00Comments on RhondaMum: Update On My Mom & Some Very Important ThoughtsRhondamumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13001489762576359600noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-91143341966988883932008-07-12T14:12:00.000-04:002008-07-12T14:12:00.000-04:00Excellent post Rhonda, excellent thoughts and well...Excellent post Rhonda, excellent thoughts and well said.<BR/><BR/>Firstly...I am glad that your mother's surgery is imminent. Actually, I do appreciate her wanting to be aware during the biopsies (I did too) and I'm glad that they can do the surgery without putting her completely out. <BR/><BR/>Radiation has changed so much over the years and depending on the type of the tumour and where it is, there are other ways (i.e. the pellets) that can be used vs. the every day under the unit for the "zap".<BR/><BR/>Isn't there a sense of empowerment when you are finally "doing" something with this? You feel so much more hope than when you are waiting. The waiting is the worst.<BR/><BR/>As for you -- I'm so glad you are having your mammogram. I know they wait until we are older to start screening, but now that your mother has been diagnosed your age won't play a part and you need to start screening. <BR/><BR/>Self exams are important as well but mine couldn't be felt in a self-exam (and my doctor is thorough). It was a mammogram that alerted us -- and I have them yearly. I'm off for a follow up one on Thursday. There's still a sense of anxiety around this -- and always will be now I expect. But thank heavens for the technology.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and your mother and you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers! ♥Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-83838839333727551202008-07-10T02:36:00.000-04:002008-07-10T02:36:00.000-04:00Rhonda, what a wonderful post. I'm overdue for a m...Rhonda, what a wonderful post. I'm overdue for a mammogram so you've given me a prompt. You and your mother are in my prayers. I always follow the updates on your blog - I hope she knows how may people from all over are praying for her. Blessings, NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360786316003275471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-53167250141934552932008-07-09T19:16:00.000-04:002008-07-09T19:16:00.000-04:00Keeping you, your mom and the rest of your family ...Keeping you, your mom and the rest of your family in my prayers daily, Rhonda-<BR/>Your mom is a very brave lady who will fight this and win. Thank goodness for early detection. I am happy you are heading to get your mammogram and I hope you find all is well upon receiving the results.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>KarenPopsicles & Lollipopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090617383392054095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-87020916319502326172008-07-09T10:10:00.000-04:002008-07-09T10:10:00.000-04:00Rhonda.....What A beautiful reminder. I just wante...Rhonda.....What A beautiful reminder. I just wanted to tell you that you both are in my prayers & that I am 37 and have already had a mammogram. I have a 30 yo friend who KNEW something was wrong & had to FIGHT for a mammogram.Unfortunatly she was right...she then had to fight for her life. SHE WON!<BR/>Good for you for taking your own advice!!<BR/><BR/> JalalJalalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756370847236793060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60949070476027870.post-71419330180965545912008-07-08T11:06:00.000-04:002008-07-08T11:06:00.000-04:00Rhonda~What a wonderful post you have just written...Rhonda~<BR/>What a wonderful post you have just written to us all. You do have a way with words sweetheart, and I am sure that you will touch someone and they will make that first appointment as you just did. You are so very special Rhonda.<BR/>I am glad to have the update on your mom, as I have told you before I think of you two a lot. My continued prayers and very special thoughts for you both.<BR/>~xx~<BR/>Kathy<BR/>Keep you chin up!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166238636815142196noreply@blogger.com