Well guys, you wanted some updates so here we go. I found a lump in my right breast about three weeks ago, went through a few tests, including a biopsy. Got my results back on 7/18 which told me that I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma grade 3. Which is based on size and means that it is pretty aggressive. Don't panic! I'm not too worried about it at this point.
I had a MRI yesterday (7/26) as suggested by my surgeon to give him a better picture of everything. Along with that, the head radiologist at St. Luke's had me get a mammogram today (7/27), just so I can have something to compare with in the future. Apparently my surgeon felt that one of my lymph nodes was inflamed when he examined me last Thursday, that was another reason he wanted to get an MRI. The MRI showed that a lymph node near the tumor looks a little different than it should, the mammogram confirmed that as well. I will hear from my surgeon sometime next week after he thoroughly looks at all of the pictures. Then he will, from that information suggest what surgery to do. At this point I am leaning more toward a Mastectomy and doing reconstruction. Dr. Nielson (my surgeon) is going to take the enlarged lymph node along with a few others when he does my surgery. I will know more information when I get in contact with him. Until then, thank you for your thoughts.
Missy
About Me
- Missy K
- Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- I was Diagnosed with Breast cancer in July of 2007 at the age of 23. After 6 long months of treatment and being away from my fiancee the whole time, I moved to Greensboro, NC to be with him. I am happy to report that I am healthy and living life the way I want it.
3 comments:
I love you and all your strength, we are here for anything you need :) I'm looking forward to spending some quality time with you and Bear ;) Love you!
Missy and Ed:
You both are in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that God shows you both how strong you really are; especially at times you just don't feel you have much strength.
You are both greatly loved.
Jenn, Ken and McKayla
I love you so much and admire your strength thru the past couple of weeks!! As you already know, you can call if you need anything at all!! I am so happy that you have Ed by your side!! The kids and I have both of you in our thoughts and prayers!! Keep on smiling Honey Sue!! We Love You!!
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