Since the diagnosis on February 7th I have been keeping a pretty low profile with our friends. Eddy is doing most of the communicating since I am still struggling with the reality of the situation.
Today I am doing a blood test and a chest x-ray, then in the very near future I am due for a breast MRI (not exactly sure when that is happening). Surgery is going to be either 3/20 or 3/27 but possibly earlier if we cancel our trip to Maui. I have this incredible urge to get the cancer out as soon as possible and get what ever treatment I need started.
I am feeling scared, mad as hell, sad and frustrated. Why is this happening? Why am I the third person in my immediate family with cancer? Why, why, why????????? Just so no thinks I am going to go off the deep end, I plan on attending a cancer support group (first meeting for me is tomorrow). I am doing my best to keep a positive outlook but my mind won't stay focused. All I can think about night and day right now is CANCER.
Eddy is so supportive and is my rock.....I am so thankful to have his love and strength.
This is the information I know so far:
Tumor is 1.4 cm and is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: The abnormal cells have moved out of the duct to the surrounding breast tissue.
Cancer is a Grade 2: Means it is growing at medium speed
Cancer stage is a Clinical Stage 1: This may change after surgery when the pathology tests come back.
Treatment: We don't know exactly what treatment I need until after the surgery. The plan is to have the lump removed along with a few lymph nodes in my underarm. The pathology tests come back and then a course of treatment is decided. I could just have radiation therapy but there is also the possiblity of radiation and chemo combo. Send out good vibes into the universe for just radiation....just say N O to CHEMO!
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Cheryl & Eddy, Mark and I love you both and are here to support you in what ever you might need. See you soon! Debbie & Mark
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