tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post6606989205197778235..comments2023-03-26T02:06:31.449-06:00Comments on At Home with Pamela Clare: A Tale of Two BreastsPamela Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09308504469372100650noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-86119874870320135202014-06-08T08:04:56.369-06:002014-06-08T08:04:56.369-06:00Pamela,
Sending you positive thoughts for a speed...Pamela, <br />Sending you positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. As a three-year breast cancer survivor, I've learned that everyone responds differently to both the diagnosis and treatment, which makes it important to share our stories. My hope is that someday everyone who is newly diagnosed will be able to find someone whose experience was similar and realize whatever they're feeling is okay. Thank you for a lovely piece.Kym Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169904771664687697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-46640680079282804932014-06-06T18:33:05.044-06:002014-06-06T18:33:05.044-06:00Praying for you tonight, hoping your recovery is g...Praying for you tonight, hoping your recovery is going well.Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665665401551658932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-89477510251059102572014-06-06T15:28:11.009-06:002014-06-06T15:28:11.009-06:00Pamela, I to had breast cancer. I lost my left br...Pamela, I to had breast cancer. I lost my left breast. I know it is stupid, but I still morn the loss sometimes. I cannot go into stores like Soma, I can't wear the bras. My cancer was in my lymph nodes. <br />Ladies, please, please if you find something that doesn't "feel" right please get it checked out. Insist on biopsy's. <br />My mother had breast cancer, hers was found by a new intern, she told my mother her skin didn't feel right. It felt like the skin of an orange. The cancer was so small that she had to have a needle inserted so they could find the lump. She was at a VA hospital, they didn't have the equipment to do an ultrasound.<br />In March I found a pimple on what was left of my breast. I was told not to worry. I insisted on it being biopsied. Fortunately, so didn't my Health Insurance. Yes the cancer had come back, 8 years after the first time. The scar is 6 inches long. My oncologist said only about 1% of the population has a reoccurrence on the same side. Now I cannot have reconstruction, I had an appointment with a Plastic Surgeon to have an implant done. I know that this post is long, but please don't let your mammogram pass. Once a year, insist on it. Exam your breast when you shower, when you are lying down with your arm above your head. Check all the way to your back. <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015120182480326419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-45317495462728117922014-06-06T13:31:26.129-06:002014-06-06T13:31:26.129-06:00Will be thinking of you, Pamela and sending good t...Will be thinking of you, Pamela and sending good thoughts.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040629694490652973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-21571334388211805462014-06-06T08:19:19.043-06:002014-06-06T08:19:19.043-06:00As a child of a breast cancer survivor, you testim...As a child of a breast cancer survivor, you testimony today is the most honest remarks I've heard. You have strength and I bet you'll come though this. Today should be known from here on out as Pamela Clare Day for you are a hero.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01356237143516426764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-26618956695270882592014-06-06T08:14:00.267-06:002014-06-06T08:14:00.267-06:00Pamela, I'm crying reading this. My heart is g...Pamela, I'm crying reading this. My heart is going out to you. When I went for my first they said something that scared me that something wasn't normal to come back have another mammogram. I went back luckily it was nothing,.my friend went through the same thing and nothing. I'm setting up my appointment. I'm praying for you. Take care and sending big hugs..<br />Ramona Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04903627587100934731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-24072691833848343152014-06-06T05:00:54.658-06:002014-06-06T05:00:54.658-06:00Okay, you got my attention. My last few mammograms...Okay, you got my attention. My last few mammograms have come back, "Fibro-mastic cysts. Nothing to worry about." I'm calling for my appointment today. Praying for your full recovery and lots of joy and wisdom to share for many years to come. <br /><br />I'm glad the Big C isn't the death sentence it used to be, but as far as we've come in medical advances, we haven't come far enough. ::hugs::Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-41408520542768625682014-06-05T20:56:04.813-06:002014-06-05T20:56:04.813-06:00Pamela, that was a lovely and beautiful tale of tw...Pamela, that was a lovely and beautiful tale of two breasts. They've served you well, but they definitely don't define you. You're an amazing women, with or without them. Sending you lots of love today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645151004678738045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-57358313927293783012014-06-05T20:16:49.870-06:002014-06-05T20:16:49.870-06:00Pamela, praying with you for a good pathology repo...Pamela, praying with you for a good pathology report. I had my mastectomy last November. It was very early DCIS but moderate grade. No lymph node involvement....so no chemo or rad therapy was needed. I too breastfed my only child for a year. Why us? Maybe because we have the strength to walk this path? I received my cancer diagnosis on August 6th, which was also the last day of my Cobra health insurance. That was pure hell. I had to be referred to our teaching hospital & did not have the mastectomy until 11/11/2013. The waiting is hellish. Mourn the breasts but celebrate life, as your post certainly indicates. It seems that you are surrounded with loving & friends. That is so very important! I am a night owl & can always be a virtual friend in the dark owls. Rest! This is your time to be treated like a queen!!! If you have/ had lymph nodes removed, you might want to try step into clothing, like the Earth Angel nightgowns at JC Penney's which snap up all the way. God bless you!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351386216637451916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-59720574106196954192014-06-05T20:08:09.664-06:002014-06-05T20:08:09.664-06:00Thinking of you, old friend. (((HUGS))) sent with...Thinking of you, old friend. (((HUGS))) sent with prayers, love, and strength.Sue-Ellen Welfonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288792845669979642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-63447804614671200052014-06-05T19:30:09.990-06:002014-06-05T19:30:09.990-06:00My heart goes out to you. Although I don't hav...My heart goes out to you. Although I don't have breast cancer, I totally understand how you feel as my grandmother, mother and aunt all have breast cancer so I'm considered high risk too. I salute your courage to have both beasts removed. I saw the pain my mum went through removing just one breast and I can't imagine what it will be like to have both removed. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. May God's strength be with you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04690421995606556798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-17238815394040017102014-06-05T18:53:04.788-06:002014-06-05T18:53:04.788-06:00Sending thoughts and prayers your way for strengt...Sending thoughts and prayers your way for strength and a speedy and complete recoverySharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738339882549454654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-59351940734251083602014-06-05T12:27:02.808-06:002014-06-05T12:27:02.808-06:00My heart hurts for you and all the pain, anger, gr...My heart hurts for you and all the pain, anger, grieve and the devastation of your body. Nothing I can say will make it batter, but my close friend, Tonya, who past away from breast cancer, said this to me 4 days before her death, "Patty, I have been through surgeries, chemo, hugging the toilet and cancer HADES, but I got to see my son begin kindergarten and it was worth it!" I hope you get that unexpected smile or giggle when you need it! My prayers and good wishes are with you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-40855162931166847812014-06-05T09:55:45.401-06:002014-06-05T09:55:45.401-06:00I had a mammogram yesterday and it was not pleasan...I had a mammogram yesterday and it was not pleasant. It included an ultrasound at the end. Best of luck to you tomorrow. We are praying for you.jenniferatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409307466720955068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-41974493064754786292014-06-05T09:12:56.944-06:002014-06-05T09:12:56.944-06:00Sending you love, light and heartfelt prayers of h...Sending you love, light and heartfelt prayers of healing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357850791676886486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-27364572616195585142014-06-05T09:10:36.030-06:002014-06-05T09:10:36.030-06:00You are amazing sweet friend, and in my thoughts a...You are amazing sweet friend, and in my thoughts and prayers today. I never thought about my breasts much, until your beautiful blog post. Thank you for sharing!<br />xoPat Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981996686917416325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-49205400855242619492014-06-05T08:44:31.051-06:002014-06-05T08:44:31.051-06:00Pamela--This was the most moving piece I've re...Pamela--This was the most moving piece I've read in a long time. My mother went through this over 20 years ago and thank goodness, she's still here. Like you, she's a fighter. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God speed.Sara Humphreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225281337599318528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-73569679423838606322014-06-05T08:33:04.742-06:002014-06-05T08:33:04.742-06:00Your post brought tears to my eyes, Pamela. It wil...Your post brought tears to my eyes, Pamela. It will resonate for all women, but especially for anyone who has undergone or is undergoing a similar experience. And when I read about your sister taking the pics for you in the back yard ... I just want to hug you both. Praying fervently up here in New Brunswick.Norah Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01151103954061826427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-86227419649155027932014-06-05T08:31:45.647-06:002014-06-05T08:31:45.647-06:00Thank you for sharing this. I'm thinking of yo...Thank you for sharing this. I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the best.Laura Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405372483109781087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-81674058993795317482014-06-05T08:21:45.337-06:002014-06-05T08:21:45.337-06:00Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Th...Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Thank you for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11990161809081006209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-60126894267945415492014-06-05T05:20:03.128-06:002014-06-05T05:20:03.128-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us....Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Unfortunately, it never truly hit home for me, until I read this post. It's really brought home the feelings and journey you now have to face. I am so very sorry that you have to go through this, and I pray that the cancer is well contained and you will be free of this awful, robbing disease.Treahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018766931671487661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-63433441648159142392014-06-05T05:09:25.968-06:002014-06-05T05:09:25.968-06:00Beautifully said. I have the same attachment to my...Beautifully said. I have the same attachment to my breasts, from the sexual pleasures to the breastfeeding memories I wouldn't trade for the world. I have not, however, had to fight the fight you are about to embark on. This disease scares me to my core. It's very personal and can be very devastating. I wish you the very best of health and speed in your recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915070868288377773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-85981880827181157492014-06-05T05:00:32.059-06:002014-06-05T05:00:32.059-06:00You are in my thoughts and prayers today and alway...You are in my thoughts and prayers today and always. Sending love and hugs your way. You've got this.Leslie Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763419386495410887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-58751212476100083552014-06-05T04:49:58.736-06:002014-06-05T04:49:58.736-06:00This is just beautiful and brought me to tears. Yo...This is just beautiful and brought me to tears. Your honesty and genuineness in sharing how you feel about your breasts can't help but touch everyone who reads it. I am so, so sorry you are losing them. It is wrong in every way - there's not a single thing that's okay about any of this. *hugs hugs hugs* Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788356022988439114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38836389.post-3473372285077282862014-06-05T03:12:30.312-06:002014-06-05T03:12:30.312-06:00Will be thinking and praying for you, Pamela. Hopi...Will be thinking and praying for you, Pamela. Hoping everything goes ok Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502286246140001058noreply@blogger.com