I had my regular checkup with Dr. Brufsky today. The front desk person joked that she almost didn’t recognize me (because my hair is growing in).
I actually emailed Dr. Brufsky last week because of pain in my other breast (I never had pain in the cancerous breast). He said it could wait until today. I noticed it went away with Ibuprofen, and it’s a lot better this week. All looks fine. He said it miiiight be a sign that my period will come back – apparently that happens. What? I haven’t had mine since September 2022 – one good thing about chemo! I recently gave away all my products! Hopefully the Crimson Tide never comes back!
Another thing I learned today: I thought if my cancer doesn’t return in five years, then it won’t return. Triple negative, however, is different because it’s aggressive. If it comes back, it tends to come back within the first three years. Since I was diagnosed in August 2022, if it doesn’t come back in the next 18 months, it won’t come back!
I’m glad the timeline is shorter, though it’s also scary. I try not to think about it but it’s always there. At least I’m halfway through!
Because I’m doing so well, my next check up with Dr. Brufsky isn’t for six months. Going from check ups every three months to six – another milestone to check off!
8 responses to “From 3 to 6”
Good news👏🏻Happy to celebrate every positive milestone with you Lisa!
Happy for you, Lisa👍🏼❤️
Thinking of u and so glad to hear you have great care and a good relationship with your dr. It’s not easy having to be cautious all the time.
Four visits a year to the doctor now down to two. Making it to the finish line is a much shorter time line than initially anticipated and it is already over by 50%. A great check up with the specialist when you were last seen. Who could ask for more? Not you. You must see yourself as the comeback kid and rightfully so. Well done Lisa. Everyone you know is so happy for you.
Very nice, Lisa!
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SO happy to read this good news update! Had to laugh at your description of your period at “crimson tide”. Never heard it described that way but that’s so perfect. I do hope your doctor is wrong about this one thing and that it doesn’t come back. Though it will always be on your mind, I hope this positive news allows you to focus on the good and a wonderful cancer free future. Sending BIG HUGS to you! xo
Halfway thru sounds excellent! And hopefully no more Crimson Tide (I can’t wait myself!)