After discovering a lump in my breast on Aug 17, I have been through many tests and doctor appointments...and a mastectomy last Wednesday. Today I am happy to be going back to work! It's been a heck of a month: Aug 17 found lump; Aug 20 first Dr. appointment as will need Rx for ultrasound; Aug 27 mammogram and ultrasound (this was the soonest they could get me in!); Friday Aug 28 phone call from doctor saying results were "suspicious for cancer"; Monday Aug 31 appointment made for biopsy; Sept 1 core needle biopsies taken; Sept 3 results back as positive for cancer.
Tues Sept 8 I went to speak with the surgeon in Yreka, who had done the biopsies, about what the next steps were to be. On Sept 10 I had a similar appointment with a surgeon in Medford who specializes in breast surgeries. I liked her and decided to have the surgery in Medford--it was scheduled for Sept 16.
When I was taken to my room after surgery I found out that the biopsy of the sentinel nodes during the surgery, showed no spread to the lymph system! What a relief to know we caught it in time! We thought I'd be going home on Thursday, but they kept me until Friday [because my bowels hadn't 'moved' yet...and I guess a nice poop is the ticket out of the hospital...LOL]
The ride home wasn't so bad...not a lot of pain. I slept when I got home--had to catch up as I didn't get good sleep in the hospital. I relaxed over the weekend [well, went to the pharmacy for a couple hours to get caught up] and am now ready to tackle a Monday morning at work!
I am so relieved, and thankful that we've caught this soon enough! Michael's been taking care of everything and cooking, too! I've had lots of good support from friends and family which certainly helped, too. I certainly feel so lucky and blessed to be doing so well! Onward!.........
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Good to get the update. Thinking good thoughts for you. Hugs. Love you - Kim
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