Just When You Think You've Got Things Under Control ...

wolf · 04-06-2009, 11:28 PM

So, I have the appointment to get the teeth pulled, the antibiotic is working, and life is moving on ...

Did I mention that last week momwolf had this weird under-boob rash?

So, we have this appointment set up for her PCP, and then, just before we leave, she confesses something to me ... while she was itching the rash, she found a lump.

Yeah. Great.

There was an amusing interlude where we were menaced by an angry Canada Goose whose girlfriend had set up a nest at the PCP's front door. I wanted to get pictures of the receptionist holding the goose off with a broom, but she wouldn't repeat the performance once I had my camera out. I did think there was probably a good joke involving the Canadian National Health System in there, but I've been too distracted to work it out.

So, anyway, two days later momwolf is having her boobies squished and shot.

Today, the phone call comes from the PCP.

"Yes, I tried to call your mom's phone but she didn't answer, so I called your cell."

"The phone never rang, doc. I've been right here."

"Oh. Well, I just called (gives number that is 1.5 yrs old, from before the move)."

"That's the old number. The current one is (mumble)"

"Oh here it is."

(enough with the phone number already!!) "Why are you calling."

"Well, it's not good. Your mom needs to see a breast oncologist, the sooner the better."

"Could you please call her and tell her that?"

(yes, I am in the same house. Yes, I am more than capable of telling people things they'd rather not hear, but in this instance, it's the doctor's job to do that. It always sounds better from a doctor.)

So, the doc calls and tells my mom what's up, but slightly less directly than I was told. My version included words like "irregular" and "suggestive of malignancy."

Momwolf was, of course, stunned by the news, but took it well.

So ... I get on the phone with one of my girlfriends, not just to vent.

I just happen to have exactly the right girlfriends for this situation.

The first girlfriend I called is an office manager for a physician, who happens to be the second girlfriend.

What kind of physician you might wonder? Breast Oncologist. And she had a cancellation this afternoon.

How about that shit? I actually know the right kind of specialist.

Momwolf is scheduled for surgery on Thursday, not sure of the time yet, we'll be getting that info probably tomorrow. Instead of putting her through a biopsy and then another surgery to remove the whatsis, she's having a lumpectomy, and then they'll have the entire mass to biopsy.

So far the toughest part has been finding a front closure cotton sports style bra (getting several of these is actually part of the post-surgical care instructions. Apparently they're to keep the girls from swinging around too much and disrupting the stitches). That adventure took trips to several stores, and putting up with momwolf who is generally not a good shopper.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-07-2009, 12:18 AM

Sorry to hear that kind of shit, she, and you, certainly don't need it.

TheMercenary · 04-07-2009, 12:32 AM

Sorry to hear that wolf. The rash makes it sound invasive, I hope not. Good vibes your way.

Skunks · 04-07-2009, 12:41 AM

I hope, through all this, you can still appreciate how great it is that 'lumpectomy' is a technical term.

Shawnee123 · 04-07-2009, 10:12 AM

Thinking of you and your mom, wolf.

My mom is a long-time breast cancer survivor, a lumpectomy as well.

I'll keep you both in my thoughts.

Nirvana · 04-07-2009, 10:16 AM

I am sending good thoughts your way for you and your Mom.

Sheldonrs · 04-07-2009, 10:17 AM

Good thoughts and wishes from here as well.

Queen of the Ryche · 04-07-2009, 10:22 AM

As one who just had a root canal last Thursday, and a lumpectomy last fall, I feel both of your pain, but the good thing is I survived both, and know you will too! The force is strong with you Wolf, and I know you'll both perservere.

classicman · 04-07-2009, 12:41 PM

Prayers to you and Momwolf. I hope everything works out for the best.

Trilby · 04-07-2009, 01:21 PM

you know I'm on board with this. Add my best well wishes to the soup and congrats on being a supportive, resourceful daughter.

take care. BOTH of you.

limey · 04-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Best wishes to you both from wa-a-ay over here too! And hugs'n'stuff ...

glatt · 04-07-2009, 02:29 PM

Wold I'm really sorry for this. You are awesome for taking charge of it right away. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.

Clodfobble · 04-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Tell momWolf we're all rooting for her to have a safe and easy recovery.

Pie · 04-07-2009, 04:16 PM

Best wises to both of you. Damn, why are so many Dwellars in medical straits these days?

Yznhymr · 04-07-2009, 05:24 PM

I couldn't find a pink wolf ribbon...but my thoughts are with you...

04-06-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Just When You Think You've Got Things Under Control ... So, I have the appointment to get the teeth pulled, the antibiotic is working, and life is moving on ... Did I mention that last week momwolf had this weird under-boob rash? So, we have this appointment set up for her PCP, and then, just before we leave, she confesses something to me ... while she was itching the rash, she found a lump. Yeah. Great. There was an amusing interlude where we were menaced by an angry Canada Goose whose girlfriend had set up a nest at the PCP's front door. I wanted to get pictures of the receptionist holding the goose off with a broom, but she wouldn't repeat the performance once I had my camera out. I did think there was probably a good joke involving the Canadian National Health System in there, but I've been too distracted to work it out. So, anyway, two days later momwolf is having her boobies squished and shot. Today, the phone call comes from the PCP. "Yes, I tried to call your mom's phone but she didn't answer, so I called your cell." "The phone never rang, doc. I've been right here." "Oh. Well, I just called (gives number that is 1.5 yrs old, from before the move)." "That's the old number. The current one is (mumble)" "Oh here it is." (enough with the phone number already!!) "Why are you calling." "Well, it's not good. Your mom needs to see a breast oncologist, the sooner the better." "Could you please call her and tell her that?" (yes, I am in the same house. Yes, I am more than capable of telling people things they'd rather not hear, but in this instance, it's the doctor's job to do that. It always sounds better from a doctor.) So, the doc calls and tells my mom what's up, but slightly less directly than I was told. My version included words like "irregular" and "suggestive of malignancy." Momwolf was, of course, stunned by the news, but took it well. So ... I get on the phone with one of my girlfriends, not just to vent. I just happen to have exactly the right girlfriends for this situation. The first girlfriend I called is an office manager for a physician, who happens to be the second girlfriend. What kind of physician you might wonder? Breast Oncologist. And she had a cancellation this afternoon. How about that shit? I actually know the right kind of specialist. Momwolf is scheduled for surgery on Thursday, not sure of the time yet, we'll be getting that info probably tomorrow. Instead of putting her through a biopsy and then another surgery to remove the whatsis, she's having a lumpectomy, and then they'll have the entire mass to biopsy. So far the toughest part has been finding a front closure cotton sports style bra (getting several of these is actually part of the post-surgical care instructions. Apparently they're to keep the girls from swinging around too much and disrupting the stitches). That adventure took trips to several stores, and putting up with momwolf who is generally not a good shopper. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-07-2009, 12:18 AM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Sorry to hear that kind of shit, she, and you, certainly don't need it. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-07-2009, 12:32 AM	#3
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Sorry to hear that wolf. The rash makes it sound invasive, I hope not. Good vibes your way. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-07-2009, 10:12 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Thinking of you and your mom, wolf. My mom is a long-time breast cancer survivor, a lumpectomy as well. I'll keep you both in my thoughts. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-07-2009, 10:16 AM	#6
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I am sending good thoughts your way for you and your Mom. __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

04-07-2009, 12:41 AM	#4
Skunks I thought I changed this. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: western nowhere, ny Posts: 412	I hope, through all this, you can still appreciate how great it is that 'lumpectomy' is a technical term.

04-07-2009, 10:17 AM	#7
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Good thoughts and wishes from here as well. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

04-07-2009, 10:22 AM	#8
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	As one who just had a root canal last Thursday, and a lumpectomy last fall, I feel both of your pain, but the good thing is I survived both, and know you will too! The force is strong with you Wolf, and I know you'll both perservere. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

04-07-2009, 12:41 PM	#9
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Prayers to you and Momwolf. I hope everything works out for the best. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-07-2009, 01:21 PM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	you know I'm on board with this. Add my best well wishes to the soup and congrats on being a supportive, resourceful daughter. take care. BOTH of you. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#11
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Best wishes to you both from wa-a-ay over here too! And hugs'n'stuff ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

04-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#12
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Wold I'm really sorry for this. You are awesome for taking charge of it right away. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you.

04-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Tell momWolf we're all rooting for her to have a safe and easy recovery. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-07-2009, 04:16 PM	#14
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Best wises to both of you. Damn, why are so many Dwellars in medical straits these days? __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

04-07-2009, 05:24 PM	#15
Yznhymr the crowd goes wild! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 663	I couldn't find a pink wolf ribbon...but my thoughts are with you... Attached Images __________________ "The pride system tends to intensify the self-hate against which it is supposed to be a defense, since any failure to live up to one's tyrannical shoulds or of the world to honor one's claims leads to feelings of worthlessness." Bernard J. Paris, Ph.D.

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