Hello dear family and friends,
I've started this blog to hopefully keep everyone updated as to my health situation and specific prayer requests. This was a great recommendation from a fellow survivor (I fully intend to join those ranks!).
Timeline:
January 28th - annual exam, suspicious "fibrous" lump discovered
Februrary 1st - mammogram, showed nothing - the same as in September, ultrasound completed as well - radiologist still couldn't determine for sure
February 6th - core needle biopsy performed - should have results 48-72 hours
Feburary 12th - finally got the call (15 minutes before school conferences) with the not good news - Ductal Carcinoman In Situ - decent prognosis
February 20th - met Dr. Nicole Hartung, Oncologist, found out there was another, invasive ductal carcinoma as well - shocking news. She is very good...
February 21st - MRI to see if there were any other "missed" areas since the mammogram doesn't show anything
February 22nd - met with Dr. Michael Koeplin, surgeon. MRI results were as good as they could be, from what we started with. Plan to schedule a lumpectomy and lymp node excision (?) for next week...I am very comfortable with this surgeon - I just felt better after meeting with him - at least there is a plan. There will almost definitely be chemotherapy following the surgery, and there will absolutely be radiation after that (it's a package deal with the lumpectomy). It will be a long road.
So, here it is, Sunday evening, and I'm waiting for the surgery (my first ever) to be scheduled. As the title of this blog suggests, and as a wise friend sent in a note to me early on, every day that goes by is one day that I am closer to being healed. My two dear sons are motivation enough to press on & do whatever I need to do to facilitate that happening. And your prayers couldn't be more important and appreciated!
5 comments:
I'll be with you Girlfriend, every step of the way! I love you Wendee...my heart breaks to know you need to go through all of this to reach your healing. Many of us will be with you, in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
I am SO glad you have Nicole Hartung. She is wonderful! I hope if she refers you to a Lymphedema Specialist, it is Dr Rosenberg. (she probably will.) She is wonderful too.
Know that I am here and will be helping out any way I can. You just need to concentrate good thoughts on good healing! :-)
Much Love and Prayers
Di Jones
Wendee - I am so sorry to hear that you have this nasty "bump in the road" to overcome. I am confident that you will take this fight head on and WIN !! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
I was so heartbroken to hear of this challenge you are facing. My prayers are with you. I truely know how you are feeling. Give me a call if you need anything. I am always available to help with the boys. They are delightful!
Judi Young
There is also a easy to use site called caringbridge.com. We use it to keep people updated on Patrick. Check it out.
Wendee, Mike, Alec, and Kevin...Dominick and I are thinking of you.
We would love to have the boys over to give you a break anytime.
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