I know many people read this site occasionaly and are interested in my well being. So here it is...We are getting armed and ready for battle! I have been diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, aka, DCIS, which means that I have an early stage of cancer which is confined at this time to my milk ducts. I am so very thankful to the nurse practitioner who did not blow me off when she thought the knot in my breast was nothing, but referred me for a mammogram anyway. She was right about the knot, but it lead the radiologist to find this cancer. Chad and I visited with the breast surgeon today. I am getting blood work, a chest x-ray, breast MRI, genetic testing, and having a consultation with a plastic surgeon. That will all happen by next Wednesday. The results of those tests will help to determine the course of treatment. Without going into all the details, Dr. Cross, the breast cancer surgeon, says he believes if all comes back good, this could be completely treatable with surgery and no radiation or chemo. A sample of my lymphnodes will also be taken prior to surgery to ensure this has stayed in my ducts. So, right now we are in a holding pattern running to all sorts of doctors to get these tests done. As soon, as I know more about what type of surgery the doctor suggests and we elect, I will let you know.
I want to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts, and phone calls. I am trying to return calls, but am not getting around to it as quickly as I would like. Please also pray for my family who are also doing their best to remain positive and keep their heads up for my benefit! I almost think it is easier to swallow when it is you in the situation and not someone you love dearly.
I want to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts, and phone calls. I am trying to return calls, but am not getting around to it as quickly as I would like. Please also pray for my family who are also doing their best to remain positive and keep their heads up for my benefit! I almost think it is easier to swallow when it is you in the situation and not someone you love dearly.
