On Monday after an MRI turned up additional small nodules, I had a second biopsy on both breasts. Today I was told the latest biopsy showed suspicious areas in the right breast, but no cancer. Suspicious indicating that even though the area isn't cancerous now, it is likely to be later. In the left breast the latest biopsy was positive for cancer.
With this information, the doctors are recommending a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery, and a Sentinel Lymph Node biopsy. It will be all done the same day, October 18 at University General Hospital. I should be in the hospital a couple of days. At this point I will still have no Chemo!
So, on the bright side :) and we MUST concentrate on the bright side:
• New Breasts
• Two Surgeries in One
• No Chemo
• A four to eight week recovery
• The Memphis/ Brookhaven Trip is still on for the 28th-4th
• Grace's Baptism is doable
• No Dr appointments on Friday!
Many thanks to Avril for being my chauffeur today and keeping me laughing—And to all the people who have emailed, phoned and texted. Your support and love has been overwhelming.
Okay this all sounds pretty positive all and all. I am glad you have a date for surgery. You made me laugh in high school and you are still doing it. I think your comment about new boobs is great. At our age they have gone south. Having boobs that are on the upper part of the chest and don't lay on the mattress when you go to bed could rally be a good thing. You are going to be fine. Keep laughing and keep your spirit up. You are a very special person.
ReplyDeleteHang in there! Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI never knew anyone with breast cancer. Now that I have it....it seems everyone I know has someone they know with it. Crazy!! I'm grateful for the technology at this time in my life. As late as 1990 insurance did not pay for reconstructive breast cancer. With most women getting it after the age of 50....I think we can thank our baby boomer generation for this among many other things!
ReplyDeleteFontaine, you are going to be fine. I've been through chemo, then bilateral mastectomy, then 9 days in hospital with bacterial infection, then 21 days of iv antibiotics at home for 7 hours a day, then back to hospital with chest pains...and now radiation. If all results are in and they have caught it that early, you are blessed. I'm still kickin' and my attitude is great. Yours will be too. You sound like you have a great support group....some of them I know!!
We are all here for you!!