January 2014 - Found 2 lumps on the right side. One large one and one pea sized one.
March 26th, 2014 - Annual physical, Doc is concerned about the smaller lump because it's so far on the 'outside' of the breast area.
April 1st, 2014 - Get an ultrasound to check out what's going on. Results come back before you leave. They want to biopsy the larger lump because it's misshaped. There are 8 pea sized lumps, but they aren't concerning. I said if they are going to biopsy something that is an inch from the other lump they should biopsy both. They agreed to do this.
April 3rd, 2014 - Get a biopsy of both lumps, now wait.
April 4th, 2014 - Primary Doc calls directly (not his nurse), this is never good news. The results came back, good we took 2 biopsies, they are 2 different types of cancer. Time to schedule an appointment with an Oncologist.
April 8th, 2014 - 2 hour meeting with the Oncologist to ask questions, read pathology reports, discuss options and move forward.
April 9th, 2014 Morning - Meet with genetics Doctor to do a BRCA1 & BRCA2 test. Discuss what will happen if this comes back positive... will take 3-4 weeks to get results.
April 9th, 2014 Afternoon - Get a mammogram to look at both sides (only looked at the right thus far). Mammogram results come back mixed, asked to stay to do a full (both sides) ultrasound. Found lumps in the left side. Waiting again.
April 11th, 2014 - Brain MRI. Had complained of headaches. Breast Cancer can spread to the brain so want to double check that it hadn't spread. Wait.
April 15th, 2014 Morning - Breast MRI. Checking all the spots as well as the lymph nodes. This was an interesting experience. Google it if you're bored.
April 15th, 2014 Afternoon - Try to meet with an insurance broker to get new insurance by May 1st.
April 16th, 2014 Morning - Meet with main Surgeon to discuss options and suggestions. Bilateral Mastectomy is decided it is the best choice. Few more decisions to be made, I have until surgery day to decide.
April 16th, 2014 Afternoon - Back to main Doctor to get IUD placed, taken off regular birth control on April 4th.
April 17th, 2014 - Meet with the Oncologist again to followup with what has happened thus far. No brain cancer, this is great news! Plan next steps and appointments.
April 18th, 2014 - Get teeth cleaned, won't be able to do this during Chemotherapy.
April 21st, 2014 - Meet with plastic surgeon to discuss options and what to expect.
April 23rd, 2014 - Get an Echo to make sure heart is healthy enough for Chemo.
April 24th, 2014 - Get 8 cavities filled, a tooth pulled and a crown. Filled even the smallest cavities to better the chances that chemo won't make things worse.
April 27th, 2014 - Start a blog and hope for the best.
Surgery is set for May 6th, 2014.
You are one of the strongest ladies I know. You can beat this cancer!! Keeping you in my prayers. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I appreciate it!
DeleteI'm sorry to hear about this...you and your family are in my prayers. Take one day at a time and soon enough it will become something of your past that you will be able to say you beat! :-)
ReplyDeleteYes ma'am, you got it spot on, soon enough it'll just be a thing of the past. :)
DeleteAs a cancer survivor myself two very important things to share: the waiting REALLY sucks and the group of people you are now a part of are wondrous! The "C" family are compassionate and positive, absorb their love. Ask your questions and know that you are not alone!
DeleteThank you Sandie. I've learned quite quickly I have a whole new family to add to my circle :)
DeleteMy prayers will be with you Felicia, and you can beat this.
ReplyDeleteYou are so strong and brave and I want you to know I'm here to support you. This journey will make you an even stronger person, just remember to never lose hope lady because I know you got this!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteHi Felicia, my prayers with you. I am happy you take this as positive as one can. Knowing you I am confident you will win this war. Once the war is won, we'll come back to our original discussion regarding your intelligence. See you one day here.
ReplyDelete:) I'd be very happy to get back to that original discussion.
DeleteThank you for the kind words!
I don't know you, just saw some friends like a post of this blog on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI hope all the best for you, and send all good vibes and positive thoughts your way. My sister dealt with something similar, and I swear positive thinking changed everything and a good Outlook, which you seem to have, which is incredibly admirable. You're going to beat this.
Thank you, a positive attitude is what will beat this, I'm sure of it!
DeleteHey hun. I'm so sorry you have to go threw this but your not alone. Joey and I are here if you need anything.You have ton's of friends to help with anything you need and a great support system. I'm at 21 months remission for bc and it feels life an entire lifetime ago. Let us know if you need anything
ReplyDeleteThank you, I may have some questions in the future, I'll let you know.
DeleteI love you Felicia and I will be right here when you need me. You are a beautiful, amazing girlie on the inside and the out! Don't ever lose your will to fight, that's another one of your gorgeous traits. Xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love you too Amanda! I miss you too.
DeleteWe really gotta fix that.
I'm happy to know I have more than one gorgeous trait. hehe :)
Support and love to you! I will be right there in your battle.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteFelicia, praying for healing and a healthy outcome. Jody. (A friend of your Aunt Dawn)
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I saw Aunt Dawn today :)
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