[Women] medical update from Cindy Taylor

[Kelcey Jacobs]

Cindy,
Thank you for your most recent update.  I am glad to hear you'll be seeing
the specialist in Morgantown.  I am sending you love, and positive energy
and light.  And Na myo renge kyo or however you spell that, but you know
what I mean!

In any case, blessings and love,
Kelcey

On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 7:48 AM Maggie & Steve Meyer via Women <
women at fuusm.org> wrote:

> Dear Cindy,
> I just checked my email for the first time in days and have read about the
> ordeal you are facing. Then the final shock about the Russsian hacking.
> Please know that my heart goes out to you and I pray for a speedy treatment
> and recovery. Blessings.
> Maggie Meyer
>
> On Tue, Dec 22, 2020 at 8:45 PM Betsy Kalter via Women <women at fuusm.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Cindy, I am thinking about you as you deal with this diagnosis, surgery
>> and recovery. I hope you heal quickly. ❤️
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Dec 22, 2020, at 5:40 PM, Rebecca Phillips via Women <women at fuusm.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Thank you for keeping us updated. It sounds as if either choice was a
>> wise one--and what good company you will have on the drive!
>>
>> Blessings on you, dear one.
>>
>> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."--
>> Cicero
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* Women <women-bounces at fuusm.org> on behalf of Cindy Taylor via
>> Women <women at fuusm.org>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 22, 2020 5:35 PM
>> *To:* A List for the Women of FUUSM <women at fuusm.org>
>> *Cc:* Cindy Taylor <cwtaylor50 at gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Women] medical update from Cindy Taylor
>>
>> Wow what a wonderful supportive group you are... you've brought tears to
>> my eyes with all the love and support you've sent my way during this
>> challenging time.  My apologies for not replying to each and everyone of
>> you in person, with words of appreciation and thanks. Please know that I
>> feel surrounded by love and so fortunate to have such caring friends. It
>> was so challenging for me to share this news with you all, as I've tended
>> to be such a private person, but I challenged myself to be brave and share
>> and I'm so glad I did, and feel sooo much better knowing all the support I
>> have.   I also appreciate all the feedback and guidance.
>> With time to digest all this and do more research, before scheduling my
>> surgery with our local general surgeon, I've decided to get an
>> assessment from Dr, Hannah Hazard-Jenkins specialist for breast surgery and
>> oncology at WVU Cancer Institute (Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center) in
>> Morgantown. https://wvumedicine.org/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/?id=968
>> My oncologist, Dr. Shah was happy to make the referral, and even Dr.
>> Roberts' staff was supportive of my choice to see her.  My appointment is
>> Jan 4th.. and I assume any surgery that I'll schedule  is something she
>> might be able to do... and nothing like having the expert, if that is
>> possible. I also want her guidance for follow-up and prevention strategies.
>> Because of the early stage of all this, I believe there is plenty of
>> time...
>> My dear Quaker friend, Jean Ambrose, has offered to drive me there for
>> the appointment, which is so endearing and we both stay very isolated so
>> we're Ok with being together for the drive.    So stay tuned for the New
>> Years follow-up..    and  have a very happy holiday..
>> Love to you all!
>> Cindy
>>
>> On Sun, Dec 20, 2020 at 9:42 AM Cindy Taylor <cwtaylor50 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi dear FUUSM  Friends,
>> I've really enjoyed the snowpeople and appreciated the meditation group
>> on Wednesdays.. THANKS so much!!  I have been very appreciative of my
>> Quaker group, too   (which I've been joining by Zoom on many Sundays at the
>> same time as the FUUSM service.)
>> I'd rather share this news to you all here and not try to talk over
>> Zoom..  some of you realize that my most recent mammogram showed a
>> concerning mass in my right breast. Here is the best update or rather
>> breast update.
>> Quite an exhausting experience so far with all the different doctors,
>> tests, medical people, etc.    Friday was the longest- 3 plus hours at at
>> the oncology center here in Parkersburg and getting opinion from
>> oncologist, Dr. Nik Shah.   Best news under all the circumstances...
>> Latest recommendation is that I need to only have lumpectomy - the mass
>> (lobular carcinoma in situ) on another form he called it " malignant
>> neoplasm of overlapping sites of rt. female breast".. This is NOT like more
>> serious cancers.. it appears to be non-invasive and is "confined" and
>> carries a high risk of developing breast cancer..    It's all a bit
>> confusing and diagnostic tests show more info  and analysis of risk factors
>> and possible treatments. He recommends that I have just the lump removed
>> (with extra tissue).. and there is NO need for radiation treatment (which
>> My surgeon had suggested might be a possibility) and there is not
>> possibility at this stage for involvement of any lymph nodes.   A
>> mastectomy is NOT recommended (or likely approved  following current
>> guidelines for my particular "cancer").  I will need regular followup and
>> there was suggestion for drug treatment that would further reduce my
>> risks.. Some are not good choices because of my particular medical history
>> and the other concern is my osteoporosis.   I had blood taken for genetic
>> tests which will cover a variety of cancer related genes. Info may be
>> helpful in guiding best treatment even though I'm unlikely to have the
>> BRCA genes, because my sister did not (but both of her girls did and have
>> had cancer surgeries). It will be interesting to learn more there.   All
>> has been a bit confusing..   So glad to have my son Will's wife, Dr. Jane
>> to review, research and explain more to me!!! Including what doctors do
>> what..       so my next step will be to get back to my surgeon (Dr.
>> Roberts) and ask his office to schedule me for that surgery..  It is an
>> easy outpatient surgery.. and there is no immediate rush.. so I'm expecting
>> that some time in January.  More analysis for that specimen collected at
>> that surgery, may be helpful too..
>>      So dear Friends.. I'm very fortunate and counting my blessings,
>> not sure when I'll join you on zoom but if I don't or leave early, you'll
>> understand... lots of calls coming in from family,etc.    Hope you are able
>> to read this.
>> Holding you all in the light, too during this challenging time.
>> Cindy Taylor
>> PS not to scare you more.. but my daughter-in-Law, Dr. Jane (pediatric
>> pulmonologist at UPMC in Pittsburgh)  told me yesterday that the medical
>> facilities have been hacked too- by that same Russian attack hitting
>> government.    they haven't been able to communicate with each other... so
>> it's really causing chaos there..     Get on the phone if you have to
>> communicate and can't rely on communications getting between institutions
>> now!!  SCARY..   may explain some of the difficulties
>>
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