Posts by Jose Mendoza5

So, here I am. We last spoke back on August 15th. I really have to brag a little bit—I’m almost finished with my radiation treatments, and honestly, I haven't taken a single sick day. Every single workday, I’d head straight to my appointments after finishing up at the office; I suppose you could say my job serves as its own kind of psychotherapy.
To give you the full picture, I first felt that little lump on June 10th. My first surgery was on July 5th, which is when they actually discovered that what looked benign was actually a papillary invasive growth, so that was surgically removed on July 15th. Since then, I've been on oral chemotherapy along with a course of 40 radiation sessions. And well, I just hope that with regular follow-ups, everything turns out okay.
I refuse to give up, and I truly want to share some of this optimism with all of you.

I know I might have seemed incredibly exhausted at times—after all, balancing a career with radiation isn't exactly easy—but believe me, the hardest part is being stuck at home, just lying there, listening to the silence and letting your mind wander... and the nights, they feel so long.

It appears I may have fundamentally misunderstood the purpose of this space; I was under the impression that this was a venue for receiving professional guidance.
As I continue my reading—I have just reached page 36, if I recall correctly—I find myself somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer intensity of the struggle described and the heavy nature of it all. I must say, I feel a profound sense of admiration for you, Angela Wright, for your sheer persistence; the way you managed to find the strength to press on with this forum despite everything you have endured...
You truly have my utmost respect!

I appreciate the support, I really do, but I was actually looking for an answer to my question!

It feels somewhat difficult for me to participate in this forum, though I
recall that this is perhaps the only place where I might find the specific advice I am searching for.
I have always been quite healthy, and it truly never crossed my mind that something of this nature could happen to me.
Now, I feel entirely disconnected from my life. My existence has narrowed down to just the hospital and my home. I find myself wishing to return to work, as I believe having a purpose would be far more therapeutic than this constant state of inactivity and staring into space. For instance, I spend entire days psyching myself up and preparing just to make a simple trip to the grocery store. I actually began driving about two weeks after my surgery, but the uncertainty is overwhelming. If I happen to run into someone I know, my first instinct is to flee.
I have lost all interest in purchasing things; I feel completely indifferent. When I look at my closet and realize there isn't a single thing left from this past summer—only new pajamas and robes—a wave of depression settles over me.
Here are my pathology results: Histologically, the margins show necrosis of adipose tissue with stellate histiocytes, granulation tissue with mononuclear inflammatory infiltrates, and foreign body-type granulomas.
In the remaining breast parenchyma, there are foci of adenosis with columnar metaplasia and an apocrine type of epithelium which shows focal papillary proliferation, columnar hyperplasia without epithelial atypia, cysts lined by atrophic epithelium, fibrosis, and fibroadenomatoid foci.
The skin and surgical margins show no pathological findings.
Histology verified 8 lymph nodes, all of which were free of tumor tissue.
Additionally, I am wondering... if a sentinel node biopsy had been performed prior to the operation, perhaps my recovery would be easier, as I am currently experiencing issues with my arm.
Because, if a sentinel biopsy had been done, wouldn't that have prevented the need for full axillary dissection?

What kind of exercises should I be doing once I've had breast surgery involving the arm?

What kind of exercises should I be doing with my arm after breast surgery?

What kind of therapy is actually required? And more importantly, what sort of results can we realistically expect?
Is there any genuine chance for a full recovery?

A close friend of mine just received a diagnosis: intraductal papillary adenocarcinoma with invasion.
Could someone please explain to me exactly what kind of breast cancer this entails? I am trying to wrap my head around it.
Thank you!

While it's true that many schools across America have switched over to those whiteboards and dry-erase markers, I think you might have missed my metaphorical point. My argument was that whether you're using a traditional chalkboard or—if you insist on the modern way—plastic boards and markers (which, let’s be honest, usually squeak incessantly, run out of ink constantly, or are just cheap, low-quality garbage because the school district won't buy the good stuff...), the method itself isn't the crux of it. The real key is having a teacher who is actually motivated—someone willing to pour their heart and soul into the job even when they're sweating through their clothes in 105-degree heat.
But honestly, the whole whiteboard thing wasn't the main point. That was just a little aside to highlight my primary concern: the weather conditions lately have been absolutely brutal for everyone, both for the students and the teachers alike!

Nowhere else in the country does the school day kick off this early. It’s honestly heartbreaking that my child is attending a school where even wearing shorts is against the rules, all while there isn't a single air conditioner in sight. They come home absolutely exhausted, looking like they’ve spent the entire day doing manual labor out in the sun. I am certainly not suggesting we coddle children, but surely some basic environmental standards for learning need to be met. If the heat is this intense, installing AC in the classrooms is a necessity. If that proves too costly, then perhaps delaying the start of the school year by a week or two would be more sensible.
Regarding classroom technology, it seems everything remains stagnant. It's just chalk and boards. Though, if I'm being honest, I personally feel that might actually be the most effective method—that direct, interactive engagement between student and teacher. However, if we want to attract high-quality educators who truly care about their vocation, we ought to compensate them with a decent salary.
One can only imagine what those people are enduring right now, stuck in uncooled classrooms while the thermometer hits 104 degrees.
Can such teaching truly be considered high quality? Does it even make sense at this point?
It feels like Primorac is just waiting for someone to suffer a heatstroke before realizing he’s overreached, much like his handling of the state standardized tests, which students managed to completely dismantle in a single day!

Fata is walking down a street in Chicago, carrying an iron. Mujo stops her and asks, "Fata, why on earth are you lugging an iron around?"
Fata replies, "Honestly, once I leave the house, I can't stop obsessing over whether I actually turned it off or if I left it plugged in. So, I just carry it with me now to finally have some peace of mind."

I find myself turning the car around halfway to work because I’m suddenly gripped by this doubt about whether I shut everything off at home.
There was one time I actually made my entire family turn back halfway through a trip because I kept talking out loud to myself about my anxieties, and they eventually just snapped—they told me it was better to just go back and check than to keep listening to me spiral!

I've started practicing a little ritual where I say things out loud: "The stove is off, the lights are out..."
That way, when those intrusive thoughts hit later, I can actually recall the specific moments when I spoke those actions aloud.
It has really helped manage my little problem.

Honestly, you should just grab your referral and head over to the Mayo Clinic; you'll get a really thorough examination there. Most neurologists basically just stick to using needles, cotton swabs, and a reflex hammer during the initial consult anyway. From there, they can point you toward whatever specific imaging or testing you might actually need.