NanceyG you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through your chemo and recover from your mastectomy. I went through the same thing with my DH when he was diagnosed with breast cancer 9 years ago. He got through the chemo better than we thought and I know you will too. Breast cancer in men is very rare but it does happen. Just take it easy and I know you will get through this all right.

Remember we are always here for you!

I'll continue to pray for you as you go through Chemo. I know how difficult it can be. My MIL had breast cancer a few years ago and her chemo was pills that she took every day. She had a little trouble with it, but nothing like we expected. I'm sure you're going to do fine, too, with all the prayers going up for you. Just remember to take it easy and don't rush it.

Breast Cancer in men is not so uncommon as we might think. I went to a cancer support group this past week. There was a speaker who spoke of the BRCA gene that identifies the probably of having breast cancer. One woman said that her father was diagnosed with breast cancer when he was 84 years old.

Another breast cancer survivor found out after afterwards that she had the BRCA gene. Her mother and aunt had been estranged for many years. She tracked down a male cousin who didn't even know that his mother had a sister! He was a carrier of the gene and had daughters and grand-daughters with the gene. Some had already had breast cancer. Some had died and others had the gene. They had never heard of the BRCA gene.

Nancey the sad part is that I tried to talk to several male friends of ours about breast cancer in men and they didn't want to hear about it. Men have to be so "macho". I know of 2 men who knew they had it but didn't do anything and they died.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers. if you want to keep in closer touch would be glad to give you my e-mail address. Just contact them here at ECS to get it.

have a good week.

Nancye, I'll keep my fingers....and toes......crossed that you come through your chemo treatments with few if any side effects. There are so many different chemo drugs, some have little or no side effects and others have some. Hang in there and remember we are all here for you! And keep us up to date.

So proud of you guys...so positive! :) Chemo isn't what it used to be and everybody reacts differently...You have attitude and that's 99% of the battle! :) I'm joining in with my good wishes, thoughts and prayers! :)

Going to pray for you. Hope things go well and you make a full recovery.

Still sending you my thoughts, prayers and positive vibes, Nancye!! Thank you for keeping us updated on your progress! Hang in there and you know we are here if you need anything :)

~Kristi @ ECS

Nancye,
I have been disconnected for awhile, and rarely check the message board. life has expanded and contracted this past year. However, today I took the time to enjoy some much needed favorites including stitching and going through the Message Board and was shocked to hear of your surgery, and upcoming chemo. My prayers are with you, your family, and the doctors as you begin the next steps of recovery.
Perhaps in the spring we can meet for that ice cream.

Nancye....
You know you have been in my prayersvand thoughts all the time. I even havevDH saying prayers for you daily.
I hope chemo isn't too awful and hope you can hold steady. If my dyed blonde sister-in-law can survive chemo, then anyone can. The onky time that she was upset was when her hair fell out. Itnwasn't even all her hair, but she wound up with lots of scarves!