
Help Solenne fight triple negative breast cancer
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Hello I would like to share my friend Solenne’s story battling triple negative breast cancer…
This is going to be one of the hardest posts I've ever made. I was just recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. One of the first things I did when I found out, besides cry my eyes out scared of what the future would hold, was start to research. I wanted to know everything, and anyone who was going thru the same situation. So here's my story... 7 weeks ago, I was lying in bed, turned over towards my left breast and just felt a little ache, slightly uncomfortable feeling. I rolled over and rubbed my breast and found a small, hard, marble size ball in the bottom of it. Immediately I knew that was not normal and went in to my primary the following morning. This was then followed by a mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, connecting with the Comprehensive Cancer Center here in Vegas, meeting my breast surgeon, met my oncologist, an MRI of my back, several CT scans, a bone scan, chemo class, genetic testing, bloodwork, Echo scan, port placement in my chest, and now starting my chemo treatment plan (keynote 522). My cancer is a grade 3, stage 3, triple negative breast cancer. It is uncommon, with only 10-20% of patients having this specific type. It is very aggressive, requires mandatory chemo treatment, and has a high chance of reoccurring. The cancer also spread to my lymph node under my left armpit (this is terrifying because our lymphatic system runs throughout our whole body and could set the stage for more spread to vital organs). Genetic testing and if there is any residual cancer left behind will determine if I'll need my breasts removed. I can't sugarcoat that I'm not terrified. Terrified of chemo, terrified of the long term effects, terrified for my daughters not having a mother, terrified of reoccurrence, or death. It's all crossed my mind too many times and has left me feeling physically ill, but this is only part of my story. I also have that I'm young and healthy on my side. Having to hurdle through some tough situations is not new to me, and I've always been a fighter. Research has led me to start a relationship with plant based, whole food eating, juicing everyday, cutting out sugar, dairy, coffee, zero alcohol, placing castor oil on my breasts, and starting a vitamin/supplement regiment. I'm not going anywhere without a fight. And through all this the hardest part was the conversation Kyle and I had with the kids. I bought a book to shed some light about mommy being sick. And all I can say is CANCER MESSED WITH THE WRONG FAMILY. Please pray. I'll take all the prayers. And if I don't respond to a call or text or message right away, please know that I will eventually.
This is going to be one of the hardest posts I've ever made. I was just recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. One of the first things I did when I found out, besides cry my eyes out scared of what the future would hold, was start to research. I wanted to know everything, and anyone who was going thru the same situation. So here's my story... 7 weeks ago, I was lying in bed, turned over towards my left breast and just felt a little ache, slightly uncomfortable feeling. I rolled over and rubbed my breast and found a small, hard, marble size ball in the bottom of it. Immediately I knew that was not normal and went in to my primary the following morning. This was then followed by a mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, connecting with the Comprehensive Cancer Center here in Vegas, meeting my breast surgeon, met my oncologist, an MRI of my back, several CT scans, a bone scan, chemo class, genetic testing, bloodwork, Echo scan, port placement in my chest, and now starting my chemo treatment plan (keynote 522). My cancer is a grade 3, stage 3, triple negative breast cancer. It is uncommon, with only 10-20% of patients having this specific type. It is very aggressive, requires mandatory chemo treatment, and has a high chance of reoccurring. The cancer also spread to my lymph node under my left armpit (this is terrifying because our lymphatic system runs throughout our whole body and could set the stage for more spread to vital organs). Genetic testing and if there is any residual cancer left behind will determine if I'll need my breasts removed. I can't sugarcoat that I'm not terrified. Terrified of chemo, terrified of the long term effects, terrified for my daughters not having a mother, terrified of reoccurrence, or death. It's all crossed my mind too many times and has left me feeling physically ill, but this is only part of my story. I also have that I'm young and healthy on my side. Having to hurdle through some tough situations is not new to me, and I've always been a fighter. Research has led me to start a relationship with plant based, whole food eating, juicing everyday, cutting out sugar, dairy, coffee, zero alcohol, placing castor oil on my breasts, and starting a vitamin/supplement regiment. I'm not going anywhere without a fight. And through all this the hardest part was the conversation Kyle and I had with the kids. I bought a book to shed some light about mommy being sick. And all I can say is CANCER MESSED WITH THE WRONG FAMILY. Please pray. I'll take all the prayers. And if I don't respond to a call or text or message right away, please know that I will eventually.
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Debbie Grohs
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Henderson, NV