JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 I know I was pretty cryptic in the Venting/Sweet Spots a couple of weeks ago, but I'm slowly getting better at this; over the past few years I've tried to keep things to myself/a certain few, but I think it's good for me to put things out there at this time. A week after Winterfest, my girlfriend noticed that she was leaking something out of her right breast. We went to the hospital and they figured it was just an infection, and put her on antibiotics, but suggested she go get a mammogram. A few weeks later, she got the mammogram, but then they suggested she get a MRI. The MRI showed enough to the point that they recommended a biopsy. In mid-March, they diagnosed her with breast cancer, and recommended removing the right breast. It was detected early; due to one of the locations of the tumors, since it was in the duct, whatever it was creating had a way out through the nipple, which alerted us to what was going on. Due to her family history, she opted to remove both. Hours after, we decided to get married. We pulled off a great wedding in 11 days, and some of our members flew up to Michigan to share that day with us. She's doing well, bandages are off and we will start chemo in early May. The oncologist is saying 3-6 months; we're hoping for the under on that. She is tracking her progress on her GoFundMe page, and will also have a blog soon. Thanks for the support. I have a rather large extended family here! 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beerleaguecaptain 999 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) We are all here to support the both of you!!!!! Your strength through all of this so far has been amazing! You are so lucky to have each other. Edited April 12, 2017 by dkmiller3356 dumb typo... hear vs here. Duh.... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marka 526 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Howdy, Wow... Scary and happy both! Serious medical stuff for someone you love is crazy. My wife had some serious brain related stuff that started last Sept. Things have since settled down and are back to normal, but for a while there (particularly the first month or so) it was just mentally moving and reacting and constant "what if" with lots of paths leading to bad things. And all through that you're learning way more than you ever wanted to know about various hospitals, medical conditions, etc. Its nuts. I can't imagine also throwing in a wedding! I'm glad that things seem to be moving forward in a good way for you. Hopefully catching it early will mean no issues with a full recovery! Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisdrum 233 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Echoing the sentiments already shared. Congrats and fight like hell (not with each other). Turning something as scary and uncertain as cancer into something as wonderful and loving as marriage speaks volumes about you both and your relationship. It sounds like she is on the path to recovery, remission, and giving cancer the ol' 1 finger salute. That is positive news. The birth of our son awoke some dormant health issues in my wife, so I can fully understand the emotions and distraction that hits your life when these types of things happen. It changes things in a way that often erases "the way things used to be" and becomes your new normal. You learn to live and thrive and celebrate the joys of life just a little bit more. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Hoping for nothing but the best for you and Ericca. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcraig 42 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Wishing you guys the best JR - I'm glad to hear they caught it early on. And congratulations on getting hitched - an 11 day turnaround on that is pretty damn impressive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 Hoping for the best, JR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJB 488 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 Sending all good things to you and your new beautiful bride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam14 182 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 hats off JR, congrats on the wedding thats amazing. Hoping for nothing but the best for you two! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerbe3:16 19 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 Best of luck to you both in all future endeavors JR! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kredmore 2 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 Thanks for sharing! Congrats and prayers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benson 8 Report post Posted April 14, 2017 Thank you for sharing, I know how difficult that can be. I am wishing you both good luck and a quick recovery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zylos45 118 Report post Posted April 16, 2017 Best of luck to you both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yrhmblnr8r 69 Report post Posted April 16, 2017 I was going to send this to JR directly but there may be other MSHers who can benefit. Nordstrom offers special services for breast cancer survivors. http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/c/breast-prosthesis-program You're in our thoughts, J 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlt73 160 Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Best of luck to both of you! Life is always going to be changing, just stay positive while rolling with the changes and you'll always have a happy life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokinApricot 22 Report post Posted April 29, 2017 Hey JR. Haven't been on the forums in a LONG time due to health issues of my own and not sure if you will even see this due to what I can only imagine the two of you are going through. Congratulations on the marriage and sending positive thoughts in your wife's direction! Hoping for a speedy and full recovery. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machinehead2k5 32 Report post Posted April 29, 2017 Best wishes to you and your new bride, fellow namesake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted April 29, 2017 Thank you all for the kind words! She has had up and down days, and will be starting chemo next week. She'll be doing it for a year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted May 1, 2017 A year?! Damn man. I unfortunately know how it goes all too well, with my sister doing chemo at 16 and my mother last year. Wishing the best for you guys, If you need anything, I'm just a phone call away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stampeder 2 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 All the best to you both! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted June 21, 2018 Update - today was her last chemo treatment. 18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunnyman666 445 Report post Posted June 21, 2018 Good on both of you! A bit late to the game here. Nothing is more scary than the unknown journey; nothing is more rewarding than to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/21/2018 at 4:40 PM, JR Boucicaut said: Update - today was her last chemo treatment. A simple thumb up wouldn't do this justice. Great news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2094 Report post Posted June 25, 2018 Amazing news!! Congrats to you both! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Some of you know, most of you don't, but we've moved back to Florida. We got here on Friday. The Friday after SummerJam, we found out that my mom had tumors on her spine and lungs. It turns out she has Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. She started chemo a couple of weeks ago, so they're hoping she responds well to it. We were very fortunate to be able to get everything to line up well; we have friends who are going to be renting our house. Kinda weird going from a house to my old bedroom, but I need to get whatever time I can with my mom while I still can. I was able to bring up all of the machinery for the Pro Shop (but wasn't able to bring any of my hockey equipment) as we loaded up both cars. We'll come back for the rest of the other stuff at some point. I have to clean up the garage to set it up for the Prosharp, so the Project will be on hold for a little bit. I can probably start sharpening skates in a couple of days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
